IIT Bombay - Schulich only
Experience Bollywood, history, museums and beaches in Mumbai, India's financial capital and largest city.
Visit the Gateway to India one day, Siddhivinayak Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesha the next, then take in the Buddhist shrines at the Kanheri caves before visiting the Haji Ali Dargah mosque in this multicultural city.
Located in Powai, the northern suburb of Mumbai, IIT Bombay is a small, tight knit residential campus located between two lakes. The campus offers everything from sports to clubs to major student festivals, bringing in students from all over the country and the rest of Asia. Check out Mood Indigo, the largest college cultural festival in Asia or Techfest, the largest science and technology festival in Asia!
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Program details
Areas of Study: IIT Bombay offers a variety of engineering programs including: Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineering.
For a complete list of all courses available please choose the course information from the appropriate department. Please note that the list of courses for each department is not finalized until a few days prior to the start of the semester. Students should have back up courses pre-approved as well.
Course requirements:
Exchange students at IIT Bombay are required to take between 15 - 40 credits per semester.
There are two semesters at IIT Bombay.
- Semester 1 runs from mid-July to late November
- Semester 2 runs early January to the end of April.
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Costs
Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider. Overall, living costs at IIT Bombay are some of the lowest you may find for an international exchange program.
Here's a rough estimate of costs as provided by IIT Bombay for 1 semester:
Cost per Semester (as of 2017)
Accommodation 400 USD
Administration Fee 250 USD
Library 10,000 rupees (a fully refundable deposit)
Cafeteria Meal Plan 13,000 rupees (2000 rupees refundable)
Bus Pass per semester 500 rupees
Total per semester: $1275 CAD plus UCalgary tuition, with $235 refunded at departure
Mumbai cost comparison vs. Calgary: Click Here -
Funding
Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange?
Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.Our office administers several awards, including the Global Access Fund (based on a funding-first model where students apply prior to committing to a global learning program) and the Global Learning Award (students apply after being accepted to a global learning program; the amount varies year-to-year as the money is split among chosen recipients). Students may only receive these awards once. Please see the funding page, linked below, for more information.
IIT Bombay has 14 student residences (called hostels) on campus. All students live on campus.
This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in Schulich School of Engineering at UCalgary, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-) or permission of the exchange advisor.
Two academic references are required for a complete application to this university.
Do I have to speak Marathi or a language other than English?
No - all courses at IIT Bombay are taught in English. Though we always recommend picking up some of the local phrases to help you navigate daily life in Mumbai.
What's special about Mumbai and IIT Bombay?
Surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, IIT's Campus is located an hour from the city centre of Mumbai but is almost a township in itself. Facilities on campus include a post office, banks, shopping centre, a well-equipped hospital, and a variety of eateries. There are also two swimming facilities, a gym, and a student activity centre, with a wide range of events and clubs throughout the year. Almost all staff and students live on campus, creating a unique experience for those used to commuter campus environments.
Have questions?
The exchange advisor for this program is: Flavien Niederst
How to Apply
Download the application guide
This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.
Identify three programs of interest
We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.
Check requirements and deadlines
These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.