About the Program

IIT Madras is internationally renowned for the quality and diversity of its research. Research at IIT Madras is nurtured through various academic programmes run by the departments. The Faculty along with the scholars of the various departments of Engineering, Science, Humanities and Management are involved in active research in frontier areas, which results in highly acclaimed International and National Journals and patents. Our faculty have strong expertise on both theoretical and experimental methods of research.

IIT Madras welcomes all foreign nationals (Non-Indians) with strong academic record who are keen to pursue research can apply for Doctoral Programs at 19 departments at IITM. IITM offers PhD programs in Engineering, Science, Humanities and Management. To be eligible you must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline.

Research at IITM is spread across multiple academic units and to apply you should identify a suitable department/center/laboratory in your area of interest  click here  to know more about the Research Areas in various departments.