Ph.D. Admissions in the area of Energy and Sustainability | IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi
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Ph.D. Admissions in the area of Energy and Sustainability

For Company / Organization Sponsored Candidates Only
Admissions Closed for Semester I, 2025-26

Invitation to pursue Ph.D. at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD)

The establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi - Abu Dhabi as the first international branch campus of IIT Delhi marks a significant stride in its global outreach and underscores the deepening educational partnership between India and the UAE.

Starting its operations in January 2024 with an M.Tech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability, it has started its Inaugural Ph.D. Program in Energy and Sustainability in January 2025. IITD-AD also offers B.Tech. Programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. With its strategic location, future-forward programs, and the esteemed IIT Delhi heritage, the Abu Dhabi campus is poised to become a leading hub for engineering, technology, and research in the region, nurturing a new generation of global innovators and leaders.

The application fee for the Ph.D. program is AED 300, however the fee is waived for Semester I, 2025-26 applicants.

The Ph.D. Applications are open for Full-Time Students with Sponsorship only:

Full-Time Students (with Sponsorship): Supported by their employer or another organization, these full-time students are fully engaged in their research program, having secured a leave of absence for a minimum of three years. While they do not receive a stipend or general scholarship from IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi, they may be eligible for partial tuition waivers. This category caters to students whose advanced studies are supported by an external sponsor.
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Admission Process

Candidates are encouraged to apply for the program irrespective of their preference for the category. The admission process is multi-stage and will consist of the following:

  1. Shortlisting, based on the Eligibility Criteria
  2. An interview, which may have multiple stages. The interview committee may seek recommendation letters from the referees in arriving at its final decision
Once a candidate is selected, then her/his entitled scholarship/fee waiver will be considered separately. The relevant details for the admission process are as follows:


+Eligibility & Admission Requirements
+Additional Requirements
Energy Engineering programs at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
Important Dates
Last date for submission of online application August 07, 2025
Shortlisting of Applicants and Communication August 09, 2025
Dates of the interview August 11, 2025
Declaration of the result and communication of offers August 14, 2025
Registration and orientation of the new Ph.D. students August 18, 2025