New Delhi, 17/12/2024  – The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is proud to announce the launch of its PhD program at its new international campus in Abu Dhabi. The PhD program in the area of Energy and Sustainability is set to commence with its first cohort in January 2025. This initiative marks a significant milestone in IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering advanced research and innovation in the field of energy and sustainability.

The launch of the PhD program follows the earlier launches in 2024, that of a M. Tech. program in Energy Transition and Sustainability in January 2024, and two B. Tech. programs in Computer Science and Engineering, and Energy Engineering, respectively, in September 2024.

As one of India’s premier academic institutions, IIT Delhi has a rich history of excellence, having graduated over 60,000 students across various disciplines since its inception. With more than 7,500 PhD graduates till date (481 PhD students graduated in 2024), the Institute is poised to extend its legacy of research and academic rigor to the UAE. IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi remains committed to its steady growth and progress, offering cutting-edge academic programs, and keeping its focus on high-end research in areas that are priority to the UAE, such as sustainable energy.

Program Highlights

The PhD program in the area of Energy and Sustainability will focus on addressing cutting-edge problems related to reaching NetZero targets. This includes research on renewable energy, sustainable process engineering, decarbonization, process intensification, microgrids and power distribution in the evolving energy landscape, and the use of AI and data science for aiding in the energy transition.

Students will engage in frontline topics for their doctoral dissertation, addressing global challenges related to technology and management of the energy transition and environmental sustainability.

The application fee has been waived for the first cohort of applicants seeking admission for January 2025 start date. Full tuition waivers and generous monthly scholarships, both for UAE nationals and international students, are available for students who qualify in the selection process. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive selection process based on academic merit, qualifying examination scores, relevant experience, and interviews. Details of the application process, eligibility criteria, project topics, selection process, and the portal for submitting applications are available at: https://abudhabi.iitd.ac.in/ph.d_admissions

The last date for online applications is December 31, 2024. Interviews will follow shortly and selected candidates will be expected to join by the last week of January 2025.

For inquiries, please contact:

Email: admissions@iitdabudhabi.ac.ae

Phone: +971 2 4958510

About IIT Delhi and IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of India’s leading engineering institutions. Established in 1961, it has consistently ranked among the top 50 engineering schools globally. IIT Delhi is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and education while contributing to national development. In 2018, IIT Delhi was one of the first institutions in India to be granted the status of “Institution of Eminence” by the Government of India.

In 2024, IIT Delhi started its first inaugural campus in Abu Dhabi, in line with the vision of the top leadership of UAE and India. IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is currently located in the Zayed University campus in Abu Dhabi. The IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi campus was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Khaled, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on September 2, 2024. IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is growing steadily and is expected to offer several new academic programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in 2025 and beyond.