Indian Institute of Science

About

Located in Bengaluru, India, the Indian Institute of Science is a premier public research university globally renowned for its advanced scientific and technological education. Its strongest academic programs are concentrated within the sciences and engineering, offering rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate pathways heavily driven by cutting-edge research. For international students, the institution provides a vibrant, highly collaborative academic environment supported by an Office of Communications and International Relations that facilitates global exchanges and admissions. The campus experience is deeply immersive, characterized by world-class laboratories, interdisciplinary research centers, and a diverse community of top-tier scholars from around the world. A uniquely distinctive feature of the institute is its pioneering four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) degree, which seamlessly integrates foundational science coursework with hands-on research mentorship from leading global scientists.

Background

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public deemed research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018. The Indian Institute of Science is widely regarded as one of India's most prestigious and selective institutions for higher education and research. It has consistently been ranked among the country's top universities and research institutions by national and international rankings, and has frequently been the highest-ranked Indian university in global university rankings.

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