The Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), a US-based research university, has received a Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish its Mumbai campus, becoming the first US university authorised to offer US degree programmes in India.

The approval enables Illinois Tech Mumbai to begin student enrolment for its inaugural intake, with academic programmes scheduled to commence in September 2026.

The Mumbai campus will offer undergraduate programmes in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Engineering, along with postgraduate programmes focused on technology and innovation. The curriculum will emphasise project-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement.

Mallik Sundharam, Vice President of Illinois Institute of Technology, said the Mumbai campus would allow students in India to earn a US degree while studying locally and provide opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and industry collaboration.

According to the university, the campus has been established to expand access to US higher education in India and support the country’s growing technology and innovation ecosystem.

Applications for the inaugural Fall 2026 intake are now open. The university said prospective students can apply for programmes beginning in September 2026.

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