Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)

About the university

IIT Roorkee is the oldest technical institution in Asia, founded in 1847 during British rule as Thomason College of Civil Engineering. Transformed into IIT in 2001. Located in Uttarakhand near the Himalayas. Renowned for Civil Engineering (birthplace of India's irrigation engineering), Earth Sciences, Architecture, and Earthquake Engineering. Unique hydrology and natural disaster research programs.

Key information

  • Location: Roorkee, IN
  • Ranking #369
  • QS #369
  • National ranking #7
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences

Programs (8)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Data Science

Student body

  • Total students: 10,000
  • International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $350 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 91%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • JEE Advanced

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Tuition costs

  • $2,000 - $6,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 3.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit-cum-Means scholarships, ICCR international grants, National Institute of Hydrology scholarships, GATE fellowships, excellence awards for international students.
  • Additional costs: Living costs ~$100-300/month. Roorkee is a small city — very affordable.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1847
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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