IIT Madras, University of Birmingham invites applications for MTech in data science, AI

The programmes offer flexibility to students to spend either five months or 12 months in the UK, concluding the programme in Birmingham or Chennai. The programmes will begin in July 2023. The last date to apply is June 11, 2023.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and the University of Birmingham have invited applications for their new joint masters programmes in data science and artificial intelligence - the first such education partnership between any IIT and a UK Russell Group university. 

Selected students will study in Birmingham and Chennai before receiving a single degree awarded by both universities. They will also carry out a substantial research project, giving them an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. 

The joint programmes will be delivered on the campuses of both institutions and mutual recognition of academic credits issued by each university will lead to the award of a single degree certificate. Students will benefit from academic flexibility to learn and work in current areas that are going to define the future of global engineering and technology. 

Eligibility criteria 

• The program is open for students with a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with over 60 per cent marks.  
• Students with over 75 per cent marks in English in Class 12 from CBSE/ CISCE/ West Bengal board and over 80 per cent marks in English in Class 12 from Other Indian State Boards are exempted from submitting a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic test.  
• If the medium of instruction in undergraduate is not English, then the students must provide a score from the tests above. Scores are mandatory on the enrolment date of the program, not the arrival date to the UK for the part of the program studied at Birmingham. 

The partnership offers a competitive overall fee for students with the UK study element charged at domestic fee levels rather than the usual international level. The last date to apply is 11th June 2023. For more information, candidates are advised to visit the following link, https://ge.iitm.ac.in/birmingham/. 

Prof Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Birmingham, said: “Our landmark new joint masters programmes open new and exciting opportunities to study in two countries, benefitting from the expertise and industry links of both IIT Madras and the University of Birmingham.” 

The programmes offer flexibility to students to spend either five months or 12 months in the UK, concluding the programme in Birmingham or Chennai. The programmes will begin in July 2023 when students would commence their studies at IIT Madras and complete several modules before beginning a short industrial placement. 

Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said: “This is a great beginning for a long and fruitful association with the University of Birmingham. We look forward to several such engagements with the University, in various growth areas of IIT Madras.” 

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