Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | University Info

PhD Programmes

About

History

IIT Kanpur came into existence on November 2, 1959 through the registration of a society in New Delhi. Professor P. K. Kelkar, the founding director, took charge on December 14, 1959 and the first batch of B. Tech.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

278 -14

2023

264 13

2022

277

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

901

2022

-

2021

-

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

879 2

2022

881

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

Health Care

IITK is well served by a conveniently located Health Centre. The doctors and staff of the Health Centre are committed to the health and well being of the campus community.

Food & Dining

The Halls of residence provide great tasting nutritious food. Besides there are many eateries offering a variety of cuisines, that are spread all over the campus.

Retail & Services

There are several retail areas on the campus with shops and services to meet the day to day needs of the campus community.

Student Life

IIT Kanpur offers a vibrant campus life. It is a safe and secure campus. Students will find the beautiful and peaceful campus a great place to live. When they wish to do something there are a lot of choices available to them. Students can pursue the passions they bring to the campus. Or they can take up new ones. There are many recreational facilities, hobby clubs, sports facilities and cultural societies on campus. In the chosen activity, whether a student is a beginner or is at an advanced level the student will have company and will enjoy the bonding and camaraderie.

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

Below you will find scholarships for Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

PhD Programmes

About

History

University Ranking

Services

Student Life

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Scholarships

Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh, India