As an international extension of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) delivers the academic excellence and global outlook of an IIT education, tailored for the UAE and aligned with regional and global priorities in science, engineering and technology.
For undergraduate studies, IITD-AD offers four-year Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programs, designed to provide students with a strong foundation in STEM disciplines, advanced analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities required to thrive in a global engineering and technology landscape. The programs are aligned with internationally benchmarked academic standards. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary learning, students are prepared for advanced studies, impactful careers, and leadership roles across industry, academia, and global STEM initiatives. IITD-AD fosters an academically intensive environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and continuous intellectual growth, empowering graduates to make meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving world.
The undergraduate (UG) programs at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) currently include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Energy Engineering, and starting this 2026 academic year, Electrical Engineering. These programs have been designed to inspire innovation in consultation with industry, government, and academic stakeholders to align with the UAE's strategic priorities, regional needs, and emerging global trends in STEM. Each program reflects a deliberate focus on high-impact disciplines, ensuring students gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in B. Tech. engineering programs in Abu Dhabi and pursue successful careers in industry, research, and innovation. Additional undergraduate disciplines are planned in subsequent academic years to expand opportunities in areas of regional and global relevance.
The Chemical Engineering B. Tech. program at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) sits at the intersection of STEM and innovation, preparing students for careers in sustainable energy, environment, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The program combines a strong scientific foundation with practical, future-focused applications, equipping graduates to lead in regional and global industries. The curriculum builds strong fundamentals in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction engineering. The students then progress to applied domains, including process systems, plant design, materials engineering, and process automation. This approach ensures both technical depth and versatility, aligning with UAE strategic priorities and emerging global STEM trends.
Learn MoreThe Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate program at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) equips students to navigate and shape the digital world, offering strong foundations in algorithms, computational thinking, and system design, while providing flexibility to specialize in emerging technologies driving global innovation and industry transformation. The curriculum begins with core principles in abstraction, computational problem-solving, theory, systems, and architecture, before advancing into applied domains including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software engineering. Students also gain exposure to cutting-edge areas such as quantum computing, cryptography, and blockchain, equipping them with both technical depth and versatility for diverse STEM-driven industries.
Learn MoreThe B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is a four-year undergraduate program designed to develop engineers with strong fundamentals, systems-level thinking, and the ability to innovate at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. The program provides critical training across embedded systems, microelectronics, process control, automation, power electronics and electrical machines, power systems including renewable energy, VLSI and semiconductors, telecommunications etc. Students also build expertise in new age technologies like nano and quantum technology, photonics and AI-enabled systems. The curriculum is structured to build adaptability, enabling students to apply electrical engineering principles to domains such as robotics, smart infrastructure, intelligent energy systems, and emerging digital technologies. Positioned within IIT Delhi's global academic ecosystem and Abu Dhabi's innovation-driven environment, the program prepares graduates to lead in industry, research, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven public initiatives.
Learn MoreThe B. Tech. Energy Engineering program at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) is a high-priority undergraduate program designed to address one of the world's most urgent challenges: building a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Students gain a strong grounding in scientific and engineering principles, combined with hands-on learning in renewable energy, energy systems, and emerging technologies, preparing them for high-impact roles in industry, research, and policy. The curriculum builds expertise in core areas including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, energy conversion, and systems engineering, before progressing to applied domains such as renewable energy technologies, energy storage, smart grids, and clean fuels. This ensures graduates develop both technical depth and adaptability, aligned with the UAE's strategic priorities and emerging global STEM trends.
Learn MoreIIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi is committed to recognizing and rewarding academic excellence. We offer a diverse range of scholarships to students based on their outstanding merit. Our scholarship programs aim to empower deserving students by providing financial assistance and opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Admission to IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) undergraduate programs is designed to identify students with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in STEM disciplines.
Currently, students can gain admission through one of two entrance examination pathways:
The entrance examination process ensures IITD-AD admits learners who are prepared, confident, and ready to succeed in high-priority STEM careers and globally benchmarked engineering programs.
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