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About IITK
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kanpur, India. As an active member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), IITK is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 263 place in the world.
IITK conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Establishment year
- 1959
- Students
- 6,860
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#263
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 93 |
Natural Sciences | 215 |
Social Sciences & Management | 389 |
Arts & Humanities | 401-450 |

IITK tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at IITK is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at IITK start from 29 USD. International students pay a minimum of 404 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local29USD/year
- Foreign1,040USD/year
- Master
- Local29USD/year
- Foreign404USD/year
Bachelor degree at IITK
Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations.

IITK campus
The city campus of IITK provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Kanpur has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Graduates of IITK are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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