Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur is a public technical and research university located in Kanpur, recognized as an Institute of National Importance. It is known for its research and innovation in engineering and sciences.
Address: Kalyanpur, 208016 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Partnerships with international universities for joint degree programs and research. Collaborations with industry for sponsored projects and technology transfer. Home to SIDBI Innovation and Incubation Centre.
Research:
Pioneering research in aerospace engineering, computer science (cybersecurity, AI), materials science, chemical engineering, and environmental science. Strong focus on fundamental and applied research.
Famous Alumnis:
N.R. Narayana Murthy, Arvind Krishna, Satyendra Dubey, Ashoke Sen, Jitendra Malik
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
900
Current students***:
8000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
50000
Pros
Excellent research infrastructure and faculty, strong alumni network, renowned for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in CSE and Aerospace.
Cons
Located in a smaller industrial city (Kanpur), perception of being more isolated than IITs in metro cities, very demanding curriculum.
Best For
Students aiming for a rigorous and research-oriented education in engineering or sciences, particularly in computer science or aerospace, valuing academic excellence and innovation.
- Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: 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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