Illinois Institute of Technology has announced its first Mumbai campus at Godrej Business District, marking the entry of a US university into the city. Offering US-accredited degrees in tech and business fields, the campus has received over 1,000 enquiries from India and overseas within two months
Plans for Illinois Tech campus to be set up in Godrej Business District, Vikhroli, in 2026. Pic/By Special Arrangement
In a reversal of the traditional “study abroad” dream, international students are now eyeing India as a higher education destination. Illinois Institute of Technology has announced its Mumbai campus at Godrej Business District, becoming the first US university to establish a base in the city and attracting enquiries from students across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
What’s happening
>> First US university campus in Mumbai
>> Located at Godrej Business District
>> Over 1000 enquiries in two months
>> Interest from India, diaspora, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia
“The Mumbai campus is envisioned as a South Asian hub with a multicultural student cohort from the first year,” said Raj Echambadi, President of Illinois Tech
Courses on offer
>> 4 undergraduate
>> 4 postgraduate
Fields
>> Computer Science
>> Data Science
>> Business
>> Artificial Intelligence
Degrees and standards
Degrees awarded: US-accredited
Accreditation body: Higher Learning Commission
>> Curriculum mirrors Chicago campus
>> No extra Indian approvals needed
Can India become a study destination?
Karan Gupta, consultant
“India offers credible academics, English-medium education and lower costs, which makes it attractive. The challenge is delivery; smoother visas, housing and clearer career pathways are needed.”
Dhaval Mehta, consultant
“These campuses can build a stronger ecosystem with global students and the Indian diaspora, but infrastructure and space constraints will determine success.”
Joyce Issac, consultant
“India has a cost advantage and strong academic base, but facilities, labs and student experience must match global campuses.”
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