International Students

Programs

International students can earn their post-graduate degrees (Master’s and/or Ph.D.) at IIT Gandhinagar.

1. Master’s Degree Programs

International students can study for a Master’s degree from IIT Gandhinagar. Master’s programs are presently offered in:

• M.Tech In:

  1. Biological Engineering
  2. Chemical Engineering
  3. Civil Engineering
  4. Computer Science and Engineering
  5. Earth System Science
  6. Electrical Engineering
  7. Materials Engineering
  8. Mechanical Engineering

• M.Sc. In:

  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Mathematics
  4. Cognitive Science

• M.A. in:

  1. Society and Culture

2. Ph.D Degree Programs

International students can study for a Ph.D degree from IIT Gandhinagar. Ph.D degree programs are presently offered in:

• Ph.D.Degree Programs
  1. Biological Engineering
  2. Chemical Engineering
  3. Chemistry
  4. Civil Engineering
  5. Cognitive Science
  6. Computer Science and Engineering
  7. Earth Sciences
  8. Electrical Engineering
  9. English
  10. Materials Engineering
  11. Mathematics
  12. Mechanical Engineering
  13. Philosophy
  14. Physics
  15. Political Science
  16. Psychology
  17. Social Epidemiology
  18. Sociology
  19. South Asian Studies
  20. Ancient and Medieval India

  
  

  General information about the PhD program and its requirements can be found here

One-time admission fee: $500
Security deposit: INR 5000
(To be refunded upon graduation)

Costs per semester

For students from SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.)

Tuition Fee: $1000

Other costs (includes food, accommodation, laundry and misc): 43,500 INR (approximately)

For students from Non-SAARC countries

Tuition Fee: $2000

Other costs (includes food, accommodation, laundry and misc): 43,500 INR (approximately)

Financial Support

Students joining the Institute, regardless of the program, can be considered for financial support from the Institute. The fellowship amount depends on the degree being pursued and ranges from 50% – 100% of the costs. These awards are decided on merit and need on a case-to-case basis.

To apply for financial assistance, please email the Dean of Academic Affairs (admission@iitgn.ac.in) with a brief statement of financial need.

Foreign Government Scholarships

Application documents for candidates being sponsored by governments of their country of residence can be submitted directly by the candidate or the sponsoring authority. If the applicant is found suitable for admission, an offer letter will be sent to the applicant directly or via the sponsor (as applicable).

If applying through a sponsoring authority, we still recommend that you submit out our admission form online. Please also mention under “Additional Relevant Information” section of the form that you are applying through a sponsoring authority. In such cases, your submission of the application form will be used for our records only.

APPLICATION FORM

All application forms must be submitted online. If you are applying for more than one discipline, please submit a separate application for each discipline. There is NO application fee. You do NOT have to mail a hard copy of the form.

AFTER SUBMISSION OF YOUR APPLICATION

1. You will reach a confirmation page, which will show your application number. Please save the application form pdf for future reference.
2. After an initial check regarding completeness of your application, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate discipline.
3. After an internal review, if you are shortlisted, you will be interviewed and/or a test will be administered by a committee via phone or the Internet (Skype).
4. If you are found suitable for admission, an offer letter will be sent subsequently.
5. In case of any query, you may write to us at admission@iitgn.ac.in.

Alternate Application Channels

STUDY IN INDIA (SII): studyinindia.gov.in
ICCR: www.iccr.gov.in/iccr-scholarship/ indian-council-cultural-relations-scholarship
ASEAN: asean-iit.in

VISA

Students who have secured admission to the part-time non-degree programs or Master’s degree programs (M.Tech, M.Sc. or M.A.) must apply for a Student Visa. Students who have secured admission to the Ph.D. program must apply for a Research Visa.

Please apply for your visa at your nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate with the offer letter from IIT Gandhinagar and other supporting documents. Please note that while IIT Gandhinagar will provide all the necessary assistance, issuance of a Visa is beyond our control.

DOCUMENTS TO CARRY TO IIT GANDHINAGAR

You are required to bring original official transcripts, degree certificates (if available), and other documents about your educational qualifications and experience for verification on the day of joining. In case you have not obtained your degree certificate, you will be required to furnish it within 1 year of joining. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of admission.

HOUSING

Housing is offered to all students either on campus or in off-campus apartments very close to the Institute.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The institute provides basic medical care on its campus. However, it is mandatory that all international students carry adequate health insurance that covers medical costs for the entire duration of their stay at IIT Gandhinagar.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

The medium of instruction at IITGN is English. IITGN expects all candidates to have basic proficiency in English.