IIT Madras launches International Interdisciplinary Master’s courses

It is the only educational institution in India to offer interdisciplinary master’s degrees. The last date to apply is March 31, 2022. Interested students can apply through https://ge.iitm.ac.in/I2MP/ 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched an International Interdisciplinary Master’s Programme (I2MP) in nine unique areas that include next generation technologies such as quantum science. These two-year programmes provide international students from any engineering background with an opportunity to be part of the learning environment at IIT Madras.  

IIT Madras is the only educational Institution in India to offer this interdisciplinary master’s degree, providing students an academic flexibility to learn and work in current areas that would define the future of global engineering and technology. Scholarships will be provided for accepted international students with outstanding records.  The last date to apply is March 31, 2022. Interested students can apply through the following link - https://ge.iitm.ac.in/I2MP/ 

IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti said, “We are excited to offer these programmes aimed at internationalisation of the IIT Madras campus, introducing students to a diversity of thoughts and cultures, which will serve them well when they compete in a global marketplace. This initiative is a step in the direction of establishing the Vishwa Guru status of India.” 

Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean (global engagement), IIT Madras, said, “These programmes will provide international students an opportunity to learn from world-class faculty at IIT Madras working in cutting-edge interdisciplinary areas.” 

IITM international interdisciplinary master’s degrees available in nine areas

The international interdisciplinary master’s degrees are available in nine areas – energy systems, robotics, quantum science and technology, computational engineering, advanced materials and nanotechnology, data science, cyber physical systems, complex systems and dynamics and biomedical engineering.” International students interested in traditional departmental programs may also apply to the master’s programmes in any of the 16 departments at IIT Madras.  

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