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About IIT KGP
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kharagpur, India. IIT KGP is working closely with Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The university is among the top-220 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.
IIT KGP does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
Location
Kharagpur, India
Establishment year
1951
Students
9,167
Place in ratings
Rating QS
2025#222
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at IIT KGP is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreign students, the minimal tuition fee at IIT KGP is 464 USD per year. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelor
Foreign754USD/year
Master
Foreign464USD/year
Bachelor degree at IIT KGP
Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at IIT KGP based on the results of entrance exams.
The rural campus of IIT KGP is a great opportunity to get an education in the fresh air. Thanks to this location type, students collaborate more closely with each other during their studies and outside of academic activities, creating a close-knit student community. Other advantages of the rural campus include access to various types of outdoor recreation and fewer distractions from study. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Not only locals study at IIT KGP, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
Campus Type
Rural
Library
Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in India after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. IIT KGP graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
