IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi records 400% rise in international student enrolment in 2nd academic year

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Delhi) Abu Dhabi campus has recorded a sharp rise in international student enrolment in its second academic year. The institution, situated in the United Arab Emirates, recorded an enrollment of 80 students in its second academic year. This figure represents a notable increase from the 20 students enrolled during its initial year.

The IITD-Abu Dhabi campus offers admission to several bachelor’s and master’s programmes. As per the institute, approximately 13 Emirati students are enrolled in the bachelor’s programme, and about 17 students are in the master’s programme.

The Abu Dhabi campus focuses on talent development and aims to become a global center for research and development. The campus, which began its first academic programme in January 2024, is offering courses in energy, sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence. These programmes are being run in collaboration with Khalifa University and Mohamed Bin Zayed University.

“Citing the tremendous response from students worldwide, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi mulls for its progress towards becoming one of world's premier educational institutions and opening doors from students from South-East Asia,” the official press release said.

Support for Middle East students

Beyond academics, the institution strengthens Indo-UAE relations. Both governments collaborate to support students from the Middle East and India, offering convenience for IIT aspirants. IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi aims to contribute to UAE’s strategic goals and national sustainability initiatives through its academic programmes.

According to the official press release, the institute is working with UAE-based universities to promote research, academic programmes and student and faculty exchanges. “Through strategic partnerships and collaborations with other higher education institutes in Abu Dhabi, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi aims to foster research, academic programmes, and student and faculty exchanges,” the official press release said.