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Illinois Institute of Technology Becomes First U.S. University to Establish a Campus in India.

National | Dated: 16 May 2025

In May 2025, the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), based in Chicago, United States of America (USA), received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to establish an independent, degree-granting campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This makes Illinois Tech the first American university to set up such a campus in India.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The campus is slated to open in 2026, marking a significant step in advancing India-USA educational cooperation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i)The Mumbai campus will offer undergraduate and graduate programs in high-demand fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, and Business.
  • (ii) It will follow the same experiential and industry-aligned curriculum as Illinois Tech’s Chicago campus, including the university’s signature Elevate program, which guarantees access to hands-on research, internships, and career-advancing opportunities.
  • (iii) Courses will be taught by an internationally recruited faculty, including visiting professors from Chicago and educators with global academic expertise.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which American university became the first to receive UGC approval to set up a degree-granting campus in India?

Correct Answer: Illinois Institute of Technology

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