IIT Hyderabad invites foreign nationals to apply for PhD program at IITH under the Self-Financing Scheme.

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, established in 2008, is one of the 23 IITs, the premier institutions in India. Ranked 3rd in Innovation and 8th among Engineering institutes in NIRF-2023, IITH has expertise in fields like AI/ML, Future Communications, Autonomous Navigation & Smart Mobility, Advanced Materials, Climate Change, and more. With 300+ full-time faculty and ~4,200 students, IITH has a strong research focus, supported by ~110 M USD in research funding. With a motto of "Inventing and Innovating in Technology for Humanity," IITH strives to excel in academics, research, and technology development.

To know more, please visit: https://iith.ac.in/ & https://ircell.iith.ac.in/

International students interested in pursuing a full-time PhD program at IITH can explore the departments and programs offered and apply through the Office of International Relations.

• Foreign Nationals (including OCI/NRI) with excellent academic qualifications and a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant disciplines can apply.
• The medium of instruction across all courses is English. Applicants should have functional knowledge of English for reading, writing, understanding, and speaking the language.

Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Management, Liberal Arts, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Heritage Science & Technology

• Download the application form: PhD Self Finance Application Form (Jan 2026)
• For additional resources, visit https://ir.iith.ac.in/downloads
• Complete the application form in all respects
• Forward the completed application form along with the payment receipt and required documents to ia.ir@iith.ac.in with the subject line "Application for Direct Admission for PhD Program - January 2026"

• Academic Transcripts & PG Grade cards (in English) from University
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Recommendation Letters
• GRE Score (Optional)
• TOEFL/IELTS Score may be required if schooling was not in English
• Proof of Financing: a copy of the student's bank statement showing a balance of US $20,000
• Passport Size Photo
• Passport copy

Fee Structure Document: PhD Fee Structure - Self Finance (July 2025)

Payment Method: Bank transfer to IITH account.
Bank Details: IITH Bank Details for Fee Credit

• This is a self-financing program - no fellowship or financial assistance is provided
• Students are responsible for all tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs
• Fee payment is required as per the institute's schedule
• For the latest application forms and fee structure, please visit our downloads page

For any queries regarding the PhD Self-Financing Program, please contact:

Email: ia.ir@iith.ac.in
Office: Office of International Relations, IIT Hyderabad