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India Today
a day ago
- Science
- India Today
IIT Madras Zanzibar launches new undergraduate course in chemical process engineering
IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has introduced a new undergraduate programme – a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Process Engineering. This full-time course is open to students from all nationalities, including Indian newly launched course is designed to blend chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory sessions, interdisciplinary electives, and industry-relevant projects. The programme aims to prepare students for global careers with strong foundations in data science, sustainability, and last date to apply is 6 July 2025. Applications can be submitted online at For any queries, candidates can write to admissions@ DATES TO REMEMBERApplications close: July 6, 2025Screening tests: July 13, 2025 (in Chennai, Zanzibar, and other locations)Online interviews: July 25-31, 2025Classes begin: October 6, 2025GLOBAL FACULTY AND PEDAGOGYThis BS programme will be delivered by faculty members from IIT Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring high academic standards and international will also include a capstone project in collaboration with local industry, allowing students to gain real-world problem-solving ELIGIBILITYApplicants should have completed one of the following qualifications with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects:Class 12 or equivalentForm VIGCE Advanced LevelIB DiplomaCambridge AS & A LeveladvertisementWelcoming students worldwide, Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Director-in-Charge of IIT Madras Zanzibar, said, 'As a Chemical Engineer myself, it is such a pleasure that we are bringing this programme to IITM Zanzibar. We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus.'OTHER COURSES OFFEREDIn addition to this new programme, IIT Madras Zanzibar currently offers:BS in Data Science and AI (4 years) in Data Science and AI (2 years) in Ocean Structures (2 years)- Ends
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras' Zanzibar campus launches UG course in chemical process engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras Zanzibar has launched a new undergraduate programme in chemical process engineering from this academic year. The application for the programme, which is open to candidates of all nationalities, will close on July 6. The four-year, full-time programme will offer a curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects and electives to encourage interdisciplinary learning. The faculty team includes professors from IIT Madras, IIT Zanzibar and partner institutions. Candidates may apply before July 6. Apply at and for more details write to admissions@ . The Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras commenced in October 2023 and programmes are open to all, including Indians. Preeti Aghalayam, director-in-charge of Zanzibar campus, IIT Madras, said as a chemical engineer it was a pleasure to bring the programme to the institute. 'We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus,' she said. The campus currently offers a 4-year BS degree in data science and AI and a 2-year M Tech in DS and AI and an M Tech in Ocean Structures. Candidates who have qualified in class 12 or equivalent, with physics, chemistry and mathematics as mandatory subjects, may apply. Candidates will undergo a screening test on July 13 at Chennai, Zanzibar and other locations. Online interviews will be held from July 25 to 31. Classes will commence on Oct 6. The course will have a strong core in chemical process engineering with concentrations in data science, energy and sustainability. There will also be capstone project in coordination with the local industry, a release from IIT Madras stated.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-Madras Zanzibar launches new UG degree
Chennai: IIT-Madras Zanzibar launched a new Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in chemical process engineering for the academic year 2025-26. This four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme at the Zanzibar campus is open to candidates of all nationalities, including Indians. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects, and electives that encourage interdisciplinary learning. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai It will be delivered by a distinguished faculty team from IIT-Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring rigorous academic standards and global relevance. To apply for this course, students should have studied physics, chemistry, and maths in Class XII. "We believe that this programme will be a very meaningful step forward for the IIT Madras Zanzibar campus," said professor Preeti Aghalayam, director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, IIT-Madras. The last date to apply is July 6, and those interested can apply through the following link:
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras' Zanzibar campus launches undergraduate programme in Chemical Process Engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras' Zanzibar campus has launched a new Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemical Process Engineering for the academic Year 2025-26, officials said on Friday. The four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme in the Zanzibar campus is open to candidates of all nationalities, including Indians. "The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects and electives that encourage interdisciplinary learning," a senior official said. The last date to apply is July 6. "It would be delivered by a distinguished faculty team from IIT Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring rigorous academic standards and global relevance," the official added. Preeti Aghalayam, Director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, IIT Madras, said, "As a Chemical Engineer myself, it is such a pleasure that we are bringing this programme to IITM Zanzibar. We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus." The other courses currently offered by the IIT-Madras' Zanzibar Campus are a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science and AI, a two-year Master of Technology degree in Data Science and AI, and another in Ocean Structures.
The Print
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
With over 50% Indian students in pilot batches, IITs in Zanzibar & Abu Dhabi ramp up outreach
Speaking to ThePrint, IIT Madras Zanzibar campus director-in-charge Preeti Aghalayam said that over 50 percent of the students in their inaugural batch of 100 are Indians. The IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania—the first-ever IIT established abroad—is working to raise awareness across the African continent. Meanwhile, the IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi has embarked on aggressive outreach efforts in countries neighbouring India, the UAE, and Southeast Asia. New Delhi: With inaugural batches comprising a majority of Indian students, the two international campuses of India's premier engineering institutes, IIT Madras in Zanzibar and IIT Delhi in Abu Dhabi, are making significant strides in outreach across neighbouring countries. Both institutions are also set to expand their course offerings considerably this year. Noting that the IIT brand is widely recognised in India but still gaining visibility in Africa, Aghalayam explained that the institute is addressing this gap through targeted outreach—including in-person visits to neighbouring countries, online tutorials for entrance exams, and active use of social media platforms. 'I often say that if you are anywhere in India and mention you are from IIT or IIT Madras, people immediately understand what that means. But across Africa, the awareness about us is not as widespread. 'That is why we are making every possible effort to engage—whether it is in-person visits to countries like Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya, or through regular webinars and online sessions to talk about student applications. Wherever we get even the smallest opportunity, we make sure to show up and build that connection,' Aghalayam said. The first batch of the Zanzibar campus, which began functioning in October 2023, is now entering its fourth semester. According to Aghalayam, the institute currently has around 100 students enrolled across its two programmes—a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in data science and artificial intelligence, and a two-year Master of Technology (MTech) in the same field—with half of the student body hailing from India. 'About 50 percent are from India, a few are from the Indian diaspora, and the rest are African students. So far, we have had representation from Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia. We are expecting more countries to be represented in the upcoming academic year,' she added. The IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi—the second IIT to be established abroad as part of the Indian government's push to internationalise higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020—has 50 out of 77 students in its first batch, nearly 65 percent, from India. 'Of the 53 BTech students, 39 are from India; among the 17 MTech students, six are Indian; and out of seven PhD students, five are Indian. The rest include Emiratis and a few international students as well,' executive director of IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi, Shantanu Roy, told ThePrint. Roy added that the institute has launched intensive outreach initiatives in countries neighbouring India, the UAE, and Southeast Asia. 'We are also engaging with the significant international community within the UAE, and additional outreach efforts are being planned across Africa.' Also read: How Delhi's new draft bill seeks to regulate private school fees & why schools are apprehensive Parent campuses continue to anchor operations According to Roy, the IIT Delhi campus in India is fully engaged in operating the Abu Dhabi campus, including faculty presence. 'As of now, all faculty on the Abu Dhabi campus have come from the Delhi campus. In general, we are avoiding online classes to the extent possible and only using it as an exception, as per regulations of our Senate. Most classes are in person, as are the laboratories, tutorials and help sessions,' he explained. Aghalayam emphasised that the Zanzibar campus has received invaluable support from the IIT Madras campus in India—not only through virtual mentorship but also via senior faculty members who travel to Zanzibar to teach for entire semesters. 'These esteemed professors, with their extensive experience from top institutions across India and abroad, bring a wealth of expertise to our students,' she said. Additionally, the Zanzibar campus recently hired a Kenyan faculty member who speaks Kiswahili, enhancing the institute's local connect. 'This semester, we also have faculty from IIT Bombay joining us,' Aghalayam added. New courses, new campus Both pioneering campuses are set to launch new programmes this year. While IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus will introduce a course in chemical engineering, the IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar is preparing to roll out a programme in chemical and process engineering. 'Given the abundance of natural resources in Africa, especially in East Africa, we believe these programmes can offer significant value,' said Aghalayam. 'Last year, we introduced a Master's programme in ocean structures, in addition to our data science and AI courses. We are also exploring niche Master's programmes, potentially in sustainable infrastructure, energy, and chemical engineering, although these are still in the planning stages. At the undergraduate level, we are preparing to launch a chemical and process engineering programme in the coming weeks, if not months,' she said. The IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar is also set to relocate to a larger space. Aghalayam revealed that the government of Zanzibar has allocated 200 acres of land, and the institute is working closely with local authorities to develop it into a permanent campus. 'The good news is that we are already outgrowing our current space, and in the near future, we may not have enough room to accommodate all the plans we have for IIT Madras Zanzibar. As a result, we will begin transitioning to the new campus in stages, with a full move expected in the future. However, we will retain this space for student innovation activities,' she noted. (Edited by Radifah Kabir) Also read: Panic-stricken amid Trump's visa purge, Indian students look at private universities back home
