New Delhi: IIT Madras has launched an International Interdisciplinary Master’s Program. Interested candidates can apply on the official website - ge.iitm.ac.in till March 31, 2022.
This degree programme at IIT Madras is offered in nine multidisciplinary fields, including next-generation technologies such as energy systems, robotics, quantum science and technology, and others.
IIT Madras has developed these two-year Master's programmes, which would allow overseas students from any engineering background to study in the lively learning environment provided by IIT Madras.
International students interested in conventional departmental programmes may apply to any of IIT Madras' 16 departments for Master's studies.
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, speaking on the launch, said, " We are excited to offer these niche programs aimed at internationalisation of the IIT Madras campus, introducing students to a diversity of thoughts and cultures, which will serve them well when they compete in a global marketplace. This initiative is a step in the direction of establishing the Vishwa Guru status of India.”
According to data shared by IIT Madras, the nine interdisciplinary areas for Master's programmes are Energy systems, Robotics, Quantum Science and Technology, Computational Engineering, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Data Science, Cyber-Physical Systems, Complex Systems and Dynamics, and Biomedical Engineering.
In addition to the courses given, overseas students will attend courses in Indian culture, and a specific research skills course will prepare them for their master's thesis work.
Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean (Global Engagement), IIT Madras, highlighted the program's distinctive features, saying, "These programs will provide international students an opportunity to learn from world-class faculty at IIT Madras working in cutting-edge interdisciplinary areas.”
“Faculty have carefully selected courses that will take a competent undergraduate student from almost any field of engineering and make students a strong candidate in an interdisciplinary area. This is a great opportunity for students, often confined to traditional engineering disciplines, to explore contemporary areas of expertise.” further added professor Prathap Haridoss, Dean of Academic Courses.
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