Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is a public technical and research university located in North Guwahati, Assam, recognized as an Institute of National Importance. It is known for its beautiful campus and research in engineering and design.
Address: Guwahati, 781039 Assam, India
Engineering, Design, Biosciences and Bioengineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Nanotechnologies, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Collaborations with international universities and research labs. Partnerships with industries for sponsored research and technology development, particularly in areas relevant to the North Eastern region.
Research:
Research focus on areas including nanotechnology, biotechnology, data science, robotics, and sustainable energy. Strong design department.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A (newer IIT, prominent alumni list is still developing)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
700
Current students***:
7000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
Picturesque campus on the banks of Brahmaputra, strong research in specific areas, good for design and interdisciplinary programs.
Cons
Located in a region with connectivity challenges compared to metro cities, newer IIT still building its global research impact in some fields.
Best For
Students seeking a strong engineering, design, or science education in a scenic campus environment, often with an interest in research relevant to the North Eastern region of India.
- Engineering, Innovation, Research and Development, Robotics
*: 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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