Illinois Tech Mumbai gets UGC approval to offer US Degrees; fall 2026 applications open
Soumi Roy | July 22, 2026 | 03:24 PM IST | 1 min read
Students can apply for the September 2026 intake in computer science, artificial intelligence, business, and engineering.
The Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has received the letter of approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to launch academic operations at its Mumbai campus. This makes Illinois Tech Mumbai the first US university approved to offer US degrees in India.
According to a university statement, the Mumbai campus is part of its long-term effort to expand access to globally recognised U.S. education in India
Illinois Tech Mumbai will begin student enrolment for programmes starting in September 2026. The Mumbai campus will offer undergraduate programmes in computer science, artificial intelligence, business, and engineering, and postgraduate programmes.
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Illinois Tech Mumbai fall 2026 admissions open
The university, after UGC approval , has started accepting applications for its inaugural fall 2026 intake. Applications are open at iit.edu/mumbai. According to Mallik Sundharam, vice president, Illinois Institute of Technology, "Illinois Tech Mumbai marks a transformative milestone in global higher education. As India emerges as one of the world's leading innovation and technology hubs, students increasingly seek an education that combines global standards with India's dynamic innovation ecosystem. By bringing an American, technology-focused education to India, we are enabling students to earn a globally recognised US degree while benefiting from interdisciplinary learning, experiential education, and close collaboration with industry. Our graduates will be equipped with the technical expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and global perspective to lead innovation, contribute to India's economic growth, and succeed with multinational organizations and emerging technology companies around the world".
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