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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-M Zanzibar: 1st MTech batch graduates
Chennai: IIT Madras Zanzibar campus held its first-ever degree distribution ceremony for MTech data science and artificial intelligence students recently. Students from diverse professional backgrounds completed a rigorous 190-credit curriculum. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Of 16 graduates, some got placements in top companies in Tanzania and India, while some others are interested in pursuing PhDs. "The students trained in AI technology will join the global workforce. We are in the process of onboarding the third batch of MTech students," said professor Preeti Aghalayam, director of IIT Madras Zanzibar campus. Lela Mohamed Mussa, minister of education and vocational training, Zanzibar, presided over the degree distribution ceremony. Commending the day as historic for Zanzibar and Tanzania, she said, "The Zanzibar campus is a symbol of international cooperation." She also praised the Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi and IIT-M for establishing a world-class academic institution on the island. Professor Mohammed Sheikh, chair of the IIT-M Zanzibar Governing Council, urged graduates to serve as ambassadors for the India-Zanzibar partnership. The campus, which is situated on a 4.5 acre transit campus, will move to a 200-acre permanent campus soon. The campus is now home to 105 students, with 30% women. Students are from India, Nepal, mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar island, Kenya, and Zambia. The campus is also planning to launch more degrees in the coming years. "The IIT-M Zanzibar campus is also studying the needs of the local industries to design new courses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We will launch new courses in infra engineering and management studies in the coming years," Preeti Aghalayam said. This year, the campus launched a BS programme in chemical process engineering. The campus is also engaged in research partnerships, industry collaborations, STEM outreach for schools, and community skilling initiatives, reflecting IIT Madras' vision of inclusive and globally connected education.
India Today
29-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
IIT Madras Zanzibar launches new undergraduate course in chemical process engineering
IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has introduced a new undergraduate programme – a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Process Engineering. This full-time course is open to students from all nationalities, including Indian newly launched course is designed to blend chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory sessions, interdisciplinary electives, and industry-relevant projects. The programme aims to prepare students for global careers with strong foundations in data science, sustainability, and last date to apply is 6 July 2025. Applications can be submitted online at For any queries, candidates can write to admissions@ DATES TO REMEMBERApplications close: July 6, 2025Screening tests: July 13, 2025 (in Chennai, Zanzibar, and other locations)Online interviews: July 25-31, 2025Classes begin: October 6, 2025GLOBAL FACULTY AND PEDAGOGYThis BS programme will be delivered by faculty members from IIT Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring high academic standards and international will also include a capstone project in collaboration with local industry, allowing students to gain real-world problem-solving ELIGIBILITYApplicants should have completed one of the following qualifications with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects:Class 12 or equivalentForm VIGCE Advanced LevelIB DiplomaCambridge AS & A LeveladvertisementWelcoming students worldwide, Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Director-in-Charge of IIT Madras Zanzibar, said, 'As a Chemical Engineer myself, it is such a pleasure that we are bringing this programme to IITM Zanzibar. We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus.'OTHER COURSES OFFEREDIn addition to this new programme, IIT Madras Zanzibar currently offers:BS in Data Science and AI (4 years) in Data Science and AI (2 years) in Ocean Structures (2 years)- Ends
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras' Zanzibar campus launches UG course in chemical process engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras Zanzibar has launched a new undergraduate programme in chemical process engineering from this academic year. The application for the programme, which is open to candidates of all nationalities, will close on July 6. The four-year, full-time programme will offer a curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects and electives to encourage interdisciplinary learning. The faculty team includes professors from IIT Madras, IIT Zanzibar and partner institutions. Candidates may apply before July 6. Apply at and for more details write to admissions@ . The Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras commenced in October 2023 and programmes are open to all, including Indians. Preeti Aghalayam, director-in-charge of Zanzibar campus, IIT Madras, said as a chemical engineer it was a pleasure to bring the programme to the institute. 'We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus,' she said. The campus currently offers a 4-year BS degree in data science and AI and a 2-year M Tech in DS and AI and an M Tech in Ocean Structures. Candidates who have qualified in class 12 or equivalent, with physics, chemistry and mathematics as mandatory subjects, may apply. Candidates will undergo a screening test on July 13 at Chennai, Zanzibar and other locations. Online interviews will be held from July 25 to 31. Classes will commence on Oct 6. The course will have a strong core in chemical process engineering with concentrations in data science, energy and sustainability. There will also be capstone project in coordination with the local industry, a release from IIT Madras stated.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-Madras Zanzibar launches new UG degree
Chennai: IIT-Madras Zanzibar launched a new Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in chemical process engineering for the academic year 2025-26. This four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme at the Zanzibar campus is open to candidates of all nationalities, including Indians. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects, and electives that encourage interdisciplinary learning. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai It will be delivered by a distinguished faculty team from IIT-Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring rigorous academic standards and global relevance. To apply for this course, students should have studied physics, chemistry, and maths in Class XII. "We believe that this programme will be a very meaningful step forward for the IIT Madras Zanzibar campus," said professor Preeti Aghalayam, director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, IIT-Madras. The last date to apply is July 6, and those interested can apply through the following link:
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras' Zanzibar campus launches undergraduate programme in Chemical Process Engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras' Zanzibar campus has launched a new Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemical Process Engineering for the academic Year 2025-26, officials said on Friday. The four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme in the Zanzibar campus is open to candidates of all nationalities, including Indians. "The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned projects and electives that encourage interdisciplinary learning," a senior official said. The last date to apply is July 6. "It would be delivered by a distinguished faculty team from IIT Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring rigorous academic standards and global relevance," the official added. Preeti Aghalayam, Director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, IIT Madras, said, "As a Chemical Engineer myself, it is such a pleasure that we are bringing this programme to IITM Zanzibar. We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus." The other courses currently offered by the IIT-Madras' Zanzibar Campus are a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science and AI, a two-year Master of Technology degree in Data Science and AI, and another in Ocean Structures.
