The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi plans to open a campus in Abu Dhabi and begin offering degrees there in 2024. In July of this year, the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

IIT Delhi has not yet revealed any information about the admission procedure or fees. However, in an email exchange with Dr Ahmed Sultan Al Shoaibi, acting executive director of Higher Education Sector, ADEK, indianexpress.com discussed the faculty, courses, placement process, and why Abu Dhabi wants to collaborate with Indian institutions.

Having IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi as part of the emirate’s higher education ecosystem was an evident choice in light of the calibre, specialisation, vast technical knowledge, and prestige of the institution. It also reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a hub for global educational excellence. IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi’s academic offerings will pave the way for education pathways aimed at upskilling the future generation, contributing to the development of our knowledge-based economy.