Joint Degree Programme

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Joint Degree Programme

General Information

IIT Kanpur has a Joint Degree Program (JDP) at the Ph.D. level with 12 universities and recently also approved a JDP for MTech and MBA.

The following are the universities with whom IIT Kanpur currently has a Joint Degree Program:

• Iowa State University
• National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
• Asian Institute of Technology
• Drexel University
• New York University
• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
• La Trobe University
• Curtin University
• University at Buffalo
• National University of Singapore
• The University of Melbourne
• University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee         Program flyer New

The guidelines for application to joint degree programs can be viewed here

Joint Supervision Program

• RIKEN, Japan (International Joint Supervision Graduate Programme)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the process of enrolling in a Joint Degree Program?

Students who are interested in joining a Joint Degree Program (JDP) at the doctoral level will first take approval for the same from their supervisor. They will then identify a faculty at a partner university who is willing to be a co-supervisor for the student. Once both the supervisor and the co-supervisor agree, the student will contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The office will then advise the student regarding the forms to be completed for final enrollment in the JDP.

1. Are Joint Degree Programs open for all departments?

Each of our partnerships for JDP specify slightly different terms and conditions. Students are requested to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm whether their department is eligible for the JDP.

1. Does IITK provide any financial support for students enrolled in a JDP?

In JDPs where the Partner University does not provide travel support, IITK will provide travel assistance to JDP students in the form of one-time return economy airfare (as per the Government of India travel rules).

1. Will students continue to receive their stipend from IITK during their stay at the Partner University?

This varies from program to program. Kindly check with OIR for further details.

1. What is the maximum and minimum time a JDP student can spend at the Partner University?

The time period that a student can spend at the Partner University varies from program to program, with a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of up to three years. Kindly check with OIR for further details.

1. Will JDP students have to pay tuition fee at the Partner University during their stay there?

JDP students will pay tuition fee only to their Home Institution, even during the time they are visiting the Partner University.

1. When can a student apply to join a JDP?

Students can apply for a JDP program if all their coursework is complete and they have passed their comprehensive examination.