IITM Zanzibar Student scholarship

Description

IITM Zanzibar: Empowering Students, Transforming Communities

A Historic Launch

IITM Zanzibar holds the distinction of being the first-ever IIT campus outside India. Established in October 2023, it is a vibrant extension of IIT Madras, located in the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. With its modern pedagogy, interdisciplinary curriculum, and a diverse student body, IITM Zanzibar is quickly earning a reputation for academic excellence in the region and beyond. IITM Zanzibar students and alumni are poised to be global leaders, contributing to the world economy and establishing IIT Madras presence as a prominent educational institution in India, Africa and beyond.

IITM Zanzibar so far

At IITM Zanzibar the sweet taste of success lies in the graduation of our inaugural MTech batch in Data Science & AI, in their placement in leading global corporates and government departments in India and Africa. The young faculty at IITM Zanzibar participated in several top international conferences, with 30+ publications, while a handful of the MTech graduates have gone on to top Phd programs. On campus, apart from attending 50+ core and elective courses delivered by eminent faculty, students took part in community outreach activities, sports, and cultural immersion programs. An active program is conducted by students to help everyone learn a bit of the local language, Swahili!

A Diverse Student Community

Since 2023, student cohorts have included learners who come from Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, the Middle East and India at this international campus of IIT Madras! Around a third of the class is women.

Academic Curricula

IITM Zanzibar grants Madras degrees, and the curricula, pedagogy, student and faculty recruitment processes, are from the IIT Madras senate and academic bodies. The modern curriculum offered here focuses on interdisciplinary education for an international work force, and the institution currently offers the following full time programs at this time.

BS in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (4 years)
BS in Chemical Process Engineering (4 years)
MTech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (2 years)
MTech in Ocean Structures (2 years)

Admissions are conducted through specially designed IITM Zanzibar screening tests and personal interviews. The test is positioned as an inclusive exam, conducted physically in 40+ centers worldwide during June. The entire process is run by IIT Madras faculty.

Support the Vision: Student Scholarships & Living Expense Fund

While we are privileged to have access to top performing students across the world through our outreach programs and application processes, several very smart students lack the financial means to attend our institution. The Student Scholarship & Living Expense Fund directly supports tuition fees and essential living costs for deserving students, ensuring equitable access to our world-class education. Our tuition fees at IITM Zanzibar are

BS Programs: USD 12,000 per year
MTech Programs: USD 6,000 per year

Living expenses for the students are typically $5000 per year including travel from home, and hostel expenses. We are actively seeking financial support in the form of scholarships for students.

You can be part of IITM Zanzibar’s success.

Your contribution opens doors for talented students who may not otherwise be able to afford an IITM education. The IITM Zanzibar scholarship fund will be coordinated through the IIT Madras Alumni and Corporate Relations office.