Illinois Tech Becomes First U.S. University to Launch Degree-Granting Campus in Mumbai (UGC Approved)

With the growing globalization in higher education, the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) — a renowned U.S. tech-focused university is all set to open its first campus in Mumbai, India, in fall 2026. This is the first time a US-based university has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees locally.

With the scheduling of the first batch of students in the fall of 2026, the campus will be located at the Godrej Business District. By choosing Mumbai, Illinois Tech stated that the Mumbai campus will be the first U.S. university campus in India with independent degree-granting authority, approved under new regulations for foreign higher educational institutions (FHEI). Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India is opening up its education sector to global institutions, aiming to transform India into a global hub for academic excellence.

What Programs Will The Campus Offer?

With the UGC-approval and global standards, Illinois Tech will offer a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in high-demand fields, such as:

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Data Science
• Business and Management disciplines

While studying locally, the students will receive a U.S. accredited degree comparable to those awarded at Illinois Tech’s main Chicago campus. The course content reflects the same academic rigor and industry alignment followed in Chicago.

Campus Infrastructure

The campus spanned 90,000 square feet, which includes a modern classroom, lecture halls, advanced laboratories, research workspace, libraries, student recreation, and support facilities. Moreover, with robust learners, students will benefit from industry mentoring, internships, and applied research opportunities, bringing global perspectives into the classroom and enhancing job readiness.

With over 10,000 students and an alumni network, the university has a long presence in India. It has educated learners through online and distance learning in the past several years, it is now eager to offer an on-campus learning ecosystem. The online application for 2026 is open already, and more details related to the faculty appointments expected in the coming months.

Following a formal ceremony at the campus, where Godrej & Boyce and Illinois Tech signed an agreement of intent to foster academic and institutional partnership, the announcement was made.

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