IIT Bombay Partnership
The future of global engineering education starts here: a landmark partnership between Illinois Grainger Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, built to transform how the next generation collaborates and innovates.
Innovation and entrepreneurship is at the heart of this partnership, and both institutions have proven themselves to be giants in that space. Grainger Engineering, home of the Technology Entrepreneur Center, is a top-5 public U.S. institution for entrepreneurs as evaluated by Pitchbook. IIT Bombay, home of the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, is #19 on that list and #5 among international institutions.
Through intensive, multi-year cohorts, students from both universities will work side by side — combining perspectives shaped by different approaches to problem-solving. Participants will earn undergraduate degrees from their home institutions, plus a Joint Credential Certificate for completing the partnership program. Beyond these formal qualifications, graduates will emerge with something far more valuable: the ability to think globally, collaborate across cultures and tackle humanity’s toughest challenges with perspectives that span across continents.
Incoming or Prospective Illinois Students
Incoming first-year students in The Grainger College of Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Chemical Engineering are welcomed to apply to this program in fall of 2026.
As a member of the inaugural cohort, you will
- Immerse yourself in an international innovation ecosystem.
- Study abroad at a top international engineering institution.
- Learn about business practices, entrepreneurial systems, and opportunities in two of the world’s largest economies with thriving venture capital ecosystems.
- Gain unique insights from leaders in both the Indian and US innovation ecosystem.
- Create global peer and professional networks.
- Earn your Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois and a permanent digital credential from both Illinois and IITB.
More information on how and when to apply is coming soon. If you're interested in applying to the program, speak with your advisor about it at New Student Registration this summer.