The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is set to set up a campus in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the UAE on February 18, 2023.
The IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi will be the first overseas campus of an Indian Institute of Technology. The campus will be located in Masdar City, a sustainable city being developed by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar).
The IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, and technology. The campus will also have research facilities and will collaborate with universities and research institutions in the UAE and around the world.
The establishment of the IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi is a significant milestone in the internationalization of Indian higher education. It is also a sign of the growing cooperation between India and the UAE in the field of education.
The IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi is expected to be completed by 2024. The campus will initially offer undergraduate programs in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The postgraduate and doctoral programs will be launched in the following years.
The IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi will be a major boost for the UAE’s education sector. It will also provide Indian students with the opportunity to study at a world-renowned institution in a global city.
The establishment of the IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi is a win-win for both India and the UAE. It will help to strengthen the ties between the two countries and will promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas.