IIT Delhi Launches First International Campus in UAE

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has inaugurated its first international campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The campus, which opened on September 2, 2024, was launched in the presence of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. This marks a significant milestone for IIT Delhi as it expands its global footprint.

Fifty-two students are expected to join the first batch. The launch also highlighted partnerships between IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi and prominent institutions in Abu Dhabi, such as Khalifa University and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. These collaborations aim to enhance research, academic programs, and student and faculty exchanges.

The new campus will offer a variety of programs, focusing on energy, engineering, and computer science. This initiative is a result of a strategic agreement between the Abu Dhabi Department of Education, IIT Delhi, and India’s Ministry of Education, witnessed by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2023.