Engineering degrees with the best of two universities.

Study at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) and at Iowa State University’s internationally recognized College of Engineering.

  • Gain hands-on learning and research experience with faculty who are top in their fields.
  • Work in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Enhance your professional and career opportunities.
IIT Kanpur

Dual Doctorate Degree Program (2+2) — Earn a joint Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (ITTK) and Iowa State (ISU) Ph.D. degree

  • Duration: 2 years at IITK 2 years at ISU 
  • Years 1-2: complete research requirements at IITK (or ISU)
  • Years 3-4: complete the remaining research requirements at Iowa State (or IITK)
  • Credits are transferred between IITK and ISU, abiding by mutual regulation

IITK Coordinator:

Dhirendra Katti
Dean of International Relations
email: doir@iitk.ac.in

Iowa State Coordinator:

Dr. Ratnesh Kumar
email: eng_icep@iastate.edu

Your application for admission to ISU also serves as your application for any available funding. Students are responsible for paying ISU tuition and fees. Actual program completion time depends on student progress.

Apply today

Applications are fast, straightforward and inexpensive. If selected, scholarships or assistantships may be available.

For questions, contact: eng_icep@iastate.edu