Overview
1992
Established
200 acres
Campus
100+
Programmes
July/August
Intakes
$1,400–$44,600
Tuition per year
Bhubaneswar (BBI), 12 km
Nearest airport
The campus is unusually self-contained: air-conditioned hostels, about 30 food courts, a convention centre, sports complex and the KIMS hospital all sit within a few minutes of each other. KIIT is paired with the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), a free residential school for tribal children, which gives the university a strong social-outreach identity that visiting dignitaries often remark on.
For foreign students the headline offer is the KIIT University International Scholarship Programme (KUISP), which waives 50-100% of tuition for international applicants (SAARC nationals excluded from the 100% tier in some schemes). Under the 100% tier a student pays only a one-time USD 500 registration fee and about USD 2,000 a year for an air-conditioned shared hostel room with four meals a day. Applications are free, no IELTS is required, and the International Relations Office handles visa letters and airport pickup.
- NIRF 2025: 17th among universities, 14th in law, 24th in medical, 27th overall
- QS Asia 2026 rank 294; THE Asia University Rankings 2026 rank 169
- About 2,000 international students from 65-70 countries, the largest foreign cohort in eastern India
- KUISP scholarship waives 50-100% of tuition; 100% scholars pay roughly USD 2,000 a year for AC hostel plus meals
- No application fee and no compulsory IELTS/TOEFL for international applicants
- Own 2,600-bed teaching hospital (KIMS) and schools of dentistry and nursing on campus
- Fully air-conditioned hostels and around 30 food courts across the campus cluster
- 2025 placements: 4,621 offers from 757 companies, 92.5% conversion, top offer INR 51 lakh from Microsoft
Popular courses and fees for international students
Annual tuition in INR with an indicative USD conversion at ₹85 = $1. Figures are the published fee; the university may quote a separate rate for foreign nationals. Confirm the current fee sheet before paying.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition / year | Eligibility | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (KIIT School of Technology) | UG | 4 years | ₹4 lakh≈ $4,700 | 12th with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/CS/Biology, 60% aggregate; KIITEE waived for international applicants | July/August |
| B.Tech Electronics / Mechanical / Civil / Electrical | UG | 4 years | ₹3.5 lakh≈ $4,100 | 12th with PCM, 60% aggregate | July/August |
| BBA (KIIT School of Management) | UG | 3 years | ₹3.5 lakh≈ $4,100 | 12th in any stream with 50% | July/August |
| BCA (KIIT School of Computer Applications) | UG | 3 years | ₹2.4 lakh≈ $2,800 | 12th with Mathematics or Computer Science, 50% | July/August |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Sc LLB (KIIT School of Law) | UG | 5 years | ₹3.8 lakh≈ $4,450 | 12th in any stream with 50% | July/August |
| MBBS (Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences) | UG | 5.5 years incl. internship | ₹37.9 lakh≈ $44,600 | PCB with English; NEET-UG and MCC counselling; NRI seats billed at USD 40,000 per year | August/September |
| B.Sc Nursing (KIIT Nursing Sciences) | UG | 4 years | ₹1.2 lakh≈ $1,400 | 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, 45%; minimum age 17 | August |
| B.Des (Product / Graphic / Fashion Design) | UG | 4 years | ₹3.5 lakh≈ $4,100 | 12th in any stream; design aptitude assessment | July/August |
| MBA (KIIT School of Management) | PG | 2 years | On request | Bachelor's degree with 50%; GMAT/CAT/MAT or KIIT interview | July/August |
| M.Tech / MCA | PG | 2 years | ₹2.4 lakh≈ $2,800 | B.E./B.Tech or BCA/B.Sc with 55% in the relevant discipline | July/August |
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Admission process for international students
- 1
Create an account on the KIIT international portal
Register at international.kiit.ac.in, verify your email and choose undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD; there is no application fee.
- 2
Fill in the form and upload documents
Enter personal and academic details and upload a passport-size photo, scanned passport, transcripts and certificates, with certified English translations where needed; an English test score is optional.
- 3
Indicate your scholarship request
Apply for KUISP in the same form (or by email to internationaloffice@kiit.ac.in) between 1 March and 30 August; the 100% tier is capped at a set number of seats per programme.
- 4
Receive the offer letter
The International Relations Office reviews the file and emails an offer; download it from the student dashboard and confirm by paying the USD 500 registration fee.
- 5
Get a bonafide letter and apply for a student visa
KIIT issues the visa-support letter; book an appointment at the Indian mission in your country and arrange travel to Bhubaneswar.
- 6
Arrive and register
Tell the IR Office your flight details for airport pickup, complete FRRO registration within 14 days, pay the annual hostel-and-meals charge and move into your AC hostel room.
Eligibility & English requirement
- Undergraduate: completed Grade 10 and Grade 12 (or equivalent) with the subject combination for the programme; A-levels, IB, WASSCE, HSC, Tawjihi and national 12-year certificates are accepted
- Postgraduate: a bachelor's degree in a related discipline; PhD: a master's degree (full-time scholars stay on campus for 3-5 years)
- No compulsory IELTS or TOEFL; proof of English is optional and basic working English is expected since instruction is in English
- A valid passport is required at application; MBBS and BDS applicants must additionally qualify NEET-UG and go through MCC counselling
- KIITEE, KIIT's own entrance test, is not required for foreign-national applicants
Important dates
- International applications open: 1 March each year; general close 30 September (KUISP scholarship applications close 30 August)
- Offer letters issued on a rolling basis after document review
- MBBS: NEET-UG in May and MCC counselling from July
- Reporting and classes begin: late July to August; reporting dates sent by email with the offer
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Benefit | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| KIIT University International Scholarship Programme (KUISP) - 100% tier | Full tuition waiver plus free books, exam and registration fees, sports facilities and campus internet; the student pays a one-time USD 500 registration and about USD 2,000 a year covering an AC three-sharing hostel room and four meals a day | Foreign nationals with good academic standing; limited seats per programme (for example 50 for B.Tech, 30 for BBA and law); some schemes exclude SAARC nationals from the 100% tier |
| KUISP - 50% tier | Half tuition waived for the full programme, with the same hostel-and-meals package | International applicants who meet entry requirements but fall outside the 100% quota |
| KIIT International Scholarship (country quota) | 100 awards each year: full waivers for two students per country and half waivers for ten per country | Top-performing applicants from each country, decided by the International Relations Office |
| Study in India (SII) | Government of India partial tuition waivers | Foreign nationals applying through the SII portal to KIIT programmes listed there |
| ICCR scholarships | Tuition, hostel and monthly stipend funded by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations | Nomination via the Indian mission in your country; KIIT is a regular host for ICCR scholars from Africa and Asia |
Placements
₹8.5 lakh
Average package
₹51 lakh
Highest package
No PSW visa
India has no post-study work visa; graduates need a sponsored Employment Visa
Top recruiters: Microsoft, NVIDIA, PayPal, TCS, Wipro, LTIMindtree, Capgemini, Accenture, HighRadius, Flipkart.
2025 batch: 757 companies, about 4,621 offers and 92.5% conversion; average of INR 8.5 lakh for engineering (KSOT), INR 7.25 lakh for management, with the top offer of INR 51 lakh from Microsoft.
Campus, hostel and cost of living
Hostel (on campus)
- Two-bed AC (domestic tariff): ₹1.4 lakh / year (≈ $1,650)
- Three-bed AC (domestic tariff): ₹1.2 lakh / year (≈ $1,400)
- Two-bed non-AC: ₹92,000 / year (≈ $1,100)
- Three-bed AC with four meals a day, KUISP international package: ₹1.9 lakh / year (≈ $2,250)
- Domestic mess plans run about INR 55,000 a year; KUISP international students get four meals a day (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) bundled into their roughly USD 2,000 annual package.
- Domestic figures are the 2025-26 per-semester tariff doubled (INR 15,000 one-time hostel admission fee and INR 10,000 per semester extra for attached-bathroom rooms). All hostels are air-conditioned in the newer campuses. The KUISP package was USD 1,450 hostel plus USD 480 food in 2024-25 and USD 2,000 all-in for 2025-26.
Monthly living cost in Bhubaneswar (estimate)
- Food outside the hostel plan $40-80
- Transport $10-20 (campus shuttles; autos to the city)
- Mobile and data $5-10
- Toiletries, laundry and books $20-35
- Leisure and trips to Puri or Konark $30-70
- Total with hostel: $150–300 / month
Indian student visa for KIIT admits
Foreign nationals need a Student (S) Visa from the Indian mission in their country. It is issued for the duration of the course on the university's bona fide admission letter, fee receipt and proof of funds, and holders must register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival. Krosz prepares the visa file for every student it places, at no extra cost.
Largest international cohorts at KIIT: Nepal, Bangladesh, Zambia, Ghana, Eswatini, South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Bhutan, Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
How does the KIIT international scholarship actually work?
Under KUISP's 100% tier, tuition, books, exam fees and campus internet are free. You pay a one-time USD 500 registration fee and an annual package of roughly USD 2,000 that covers an air-conditioned three-sharing hostel room and four meals a day. The 50% tier halves tuition with the same hostel package. Seats are capped per programme, so apply between 1 March and 30 August.
Do I need IELTS or an entrance exam?
No. KIIT does not require IELTS/TOEFL for foreign applicants (proof is optional), and the KIITEE entrance test is waived for international students. Only MBBS and BDS require NEET-UG under Indian regulations.
What are KIIT's full tuition fees if I do not get a scholarship?
KIIT publishes its standard fees in rupees: about INR 3.5-4 lakh a year for B.Tech, INR 3.5 lakh for BBA, INR 2.4 lakh for BCA, MCA and M.Tech, INR 3.8 lakh for the five-year law degrees and INR 1.2 lakh for B.Sc Nursing. MBBS NRI seats are billed at USD 40,000 a year.
Is there an application fee?
No. International applications through international.kiit.ac.in are free for foreign nationals and NRIs.
How safe and convenient is the campus for a first-time visitor to India?
KIIT's campuses sit together in Patia, 12 km from Bhubaneswar airport, with hostels, 30 food courts, the KIMS hospital, banks and sports facilities inside the campus cluster. The International Relations Office arranges airport pickup and helps with FRRO registration on arrival.
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Sources: official university website and international prospectus, NIRF, NAAC, UGC, MEA student visa guidelines, ICCR. Last verified 2026-10. Fees are indicative and may change; Krosz is an independent admissions and visa service and is not affiliated with KIIT Deemed to be University (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology).