Coming Soon: IIT Bombay-New York!

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, could be the first Indian institution to have a campus in the United States.


The institute has submitted an “initial proposal to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)” for setting up a campus in New York City. The initiative by NYCEDC, launched in December 2010, seeks a university, institution or consortium to develop and operate a new or expanded campus in NYC.


IIT-Bombay plans to start post-graduate programmes in five disciplines at the proposed campus.
“Having a campus there will make a huge difference. We will be able to engage with US universities on a closer basis and they too will be able to see our capabilities first hand,” said A Q Contractor, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT-Bombay. Officials said a detailed proposal will be submitted by October-end.

Source: Indian Express