Thermal Engineering is one of the specializations of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Mechanical Engineering in IIT Bhubaneswar has many experienced and highly qualified faculty members. There are different research areas in the field of Thermal Engineering. You will get a chance to further study a Ph.D. from any other IITs. You will also receive a research internship or assistantship from foreign universities. The institute collaborates with foreign universities such as University of Warwick, University of Southampton, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Western Ontario, University of New York, University of North Dakota USA, and McGill University.

IIT Bhubaneswar has recorded 100% placements in the field of Thermal Engineering with 70% in Industries and 30% in Academics. Being one of the new IITs, you will enjoy many facilities like internet in hostels, Libraries, Sports Grounds and Courts, Media Entertainment Rooms, Shopping Complex, Healthcare Centres, Well Equipped Kitchen, Canteen, etc.