Founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, VIT is a private deemed university with its main campus in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and other campuses. It is known for its engineering and technology programs and its large student intake.
Address: Vellore Main Road, Katpadi, 632014 Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
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.
- 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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