Address: Vellore Main Road, Katpadi, 632014 Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology, known as VIT, was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, a self-financing institution in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. In 2001 the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development conferred university status on the college, and the main campus remains at Vellore.
The university also has a campus in Chennai, and institutions carrying the VIT name operate in Andhra Pradesh, Bhopal and Bengaluru. Its own website describes four campuses: Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal.
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024, VIT was placed 10th in the University category. Engineering, computer science and information technology are the subjects listed in the directory for the institution, which reflects its origin as an engineering college. Admissions and fees are published on the official website.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
One of the largest private engineering institutions in India. Strong focus on engineering and technology education. Multiple campuses. Known for its own entrance examination (VITEEE).
Research:
Research in various engineering disciplines, computer science, biotechnology, and materials science. Growing research output.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
40000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Wide range of engineering programs, large infrastructure, focus on international collaborations and research.
Cons
Very large student population, high tuition fees for some categories, quality can vary across the large intake.
Best For
Students seeking a private engineering or technology education with a wide range of specializations and a focus on global exposure, at a large, well-known institution.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a private institution in Tamil Nadu that lists Engineering, Computer Science and Health Sciences, nearly the same profile as VIT.
Technische Universiteit Delft (Netherlands) is a public university in Delft whose specialties include Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computer Science.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), private, joins Engineering and Computer Vision with Project Management.
Technological University Dublin in Ireland is public and covers Engineering, Built Environment and Computer Science.
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (Israel) is a public technology institute in Haifa that includes Engineering and Computer Science.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How did Vellore Institute of Technology begin?
It was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, a self-financing institution. The college grew into a university after it received university status in 2001.
Where are VIT's campuses?
The main campus is at Vellore in Tamil Nadu, with a second campus in Chennai. Sister institutions bearing the VIT name are in Andhra Pradesh, Bhopal and Bengaluru.
How was VIT ranked in India in 2024?
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 it ranked 10th in the University category.
What does VIT teach?
The institution began as an engineering college, and engineering, computer science and information technology are its main fields. The official site lists the schools and programmes.
Is VIT a government institution?
It began as a self-financing college rather than a state-funded one. Fees are set by the university and published on its website.
Where can admission information be found?
Admission procedures and entrance details are announced on the official VIT website. Check the dates there for the campus and programme you want.
Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Product Development, Quality Management, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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