International Students Guide- 2016 You will gain an KIIT University internationally KIIT University (Odisha, India) offers a wide range of globally recognized degree that recognized graduate, post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral open doors to an programmes in professional courses and Humanities. Apart from global recognition and pedagogical diligence, the university outstanding future. provides the best possible academic and non-academic grooming and empowerment that enables one become a global citizen and make an impact in the global workplace. Approved by Statutory Bodies of Govt. of India Conferred 'Category A' Tier 1 Accreditation (Washington Accord) status by Ministry for Engineering of HRD, Govt. of Streams by India NBA of AICTE INDEX International Standings 01 Industry & Professional Interface 03 Why Study in India? 04 Life @ KIIT 06 Our Campus 08 Study 11 Library 13 Health, Safety and Wellbeing 15 Games and Sports 17 Academic Information 19 Schools 21 Civil Engineering 22 Mechanical Engineering 23 Electrical Engineering 24 Electronics Engineering 25 Computer Engineering 26 Computer Application 27 Architecture and Planning 28 Medical Sciences 29 Dental Sciences 30 Nursing Sciences 31 Biotechnology 32 Chemical Technology 33 Media Sciences 34 Law 35 Management 36 Rural Management 37 Television Production 38 Fashion Technology 39 Short-term courses 40 Collaborations with various Universities 41 ACCREDITATIONS KIIT University, with 'A' category status granted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of Government of India, Tier-1 Washington Accord accreditation, and rated accreditations from national bodies like National Assessment & Accreditation, has been one of the most promising multidisciplinary universities in India. Washington Accord accreditation enables global recognition of the degrees of the university and increases the mobility of its graduates to 17 countries including the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and Japan and increases the global employment opportunities. KIIT IN THE GLOBAL ARENA KIIT University being sensitive to the growing trends of globalization of higher education has established collaboration with over 140 globally reputed universities abroad and secured membership in reputed global educational bodies and associations. The university has a large number of international students. The curriculum of KIIT University pays special importance to the global perspectives and maintains high INTERNATIONAL STANDINGS standards. The university has highly qualified faculty (a good 80% of the faculty European Association of International Education (EAIE) are Ph.Ds) having industry experience as International Association of Universities (IAU) leaders and are innovators in their Association of Indian Universities (AIU) respective fields. They come from thirteen countries. KIIT's academically very vibrant Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) campus receives and facilitates throughout University Mobility in Asia and Pacific (UMAP) the year special lectures by Nobel and other Laureates, Ambassadors of various International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) countries, Heads of different countries, Association of University of Asia Pacific (AUAP) renowned management personalities and Institute of International Education (IIE) other very distinguished international luminaries and thereby gives its students United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) 01 / 02 an opportunity to learn from interactions Eurasian Silk Road Universities Consortium (ESRUC), Turkey with them. 01 / 02 INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL INTERFACE KIIT maintains close ties with industry, government departments, professional associations and other education providers to ensure that its courses are continually reviewed vis-à-vis industry needs and are updated with relevant and pertinent professional inputs. RESEARCH FOCUS KIIT is committed to high quality research. It provides outstanding facilities and a supportive environment for all academics and students. Pursuing a research degree at KIIT, one develops the required skills and qualifications to thrive in a rewarding and meaningful career in research and industry. Vindicating strong international focus and state-of-the-art facilities KIIT has established partnerships with some of the world's leading research organizations and institutions allowing significant impact in many research fields. KIIT's research portfolio extends across many areas including Biotechnology; Medicine; Rural Management; Education; and Social and Mental Health. KIIT's Centre for Innovation and Research attracts financial support to the tune of over a million dollars every year. KIIT University – An International Hub of 03 / 04 Professional Education Why study in India? India has been a major seat of learning for thousands of years. The country was home to both Takshashila - the first India university in the world, and to the inventor of the digit 0 - Āryabhaṭa. India is a perfect platform to learn and grow. The seventh largest country in the world and the second most populous, this giant subcontinent is a melting pot of a multitude of traditions, religions, and customs. India provides an experience of a wonderful mix of cultures like nowhere else on the planet; there is almost nothing that one cannot find in India, from historic temples to majestic shores, not to mention the widest range of delicious cuisine and the incredibly busy city hubs! Most international students and visitors to India extol the warm; welcoming environment and the hospitality of the Indians they get which leads to long-term associations and life-long friendships. Living in India is safe; per capita crime rates in India are very low. From an International student's perspective, most Indians are peace-loving, middle-path oriented, happy and warm hearted individuals. Most International students have a very comfortable, affordable and safe living experience. 03 / 04 BHUBANESWAR Bhubaneswar is home to prolific temple architecture and sculpture from ancient times which charms one and all for their artistic splendor. They stand as testimony to millennia old uninterrupted flow of its rich culture. Bhubaneswar is known for its welcoming fervor and social safety with all modern amenities. The city is well connected to the rest of the world by air, railways and national highways. The locals are friendly, and the city's multicultural vibe means you'll instantly feel at home here. Bhubaneswar's public transport system is reliable and easy to navigate. With a multitude of public cab hire services, it is even easier to get around. BHUBANESWAR 05 / 06 LIFE At KIIT, we want our students to have a meaningful learning experience while enjoying all that university life has to offer. University is important, but it should also @ be a time to make friends and have great experiences outside the classroom. That's why – along with libraries, lecture theatres and Wi-Fi hotspots – all of our campuses KIIT offer places to socialize, get a coffee and hang out during leisure. Soaking up the university atmosphere, meeting friends and reflecting on your classes are valuable take- away experiences. Life at KIIT is more than just lectures and study sessions. We give you plenty of excuses to take a well-earned break from your books. Our packed calendar of events and activities means a new friend is never far away. You will find people having same interests here. KIIT campus is like a small city! With everything from a supermarket to specialty shops, gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, sprawling playgrounds, rose-gardens, and an on-campus sculpture park, and art gallery, you'll never need to leave the campus. 05 / 06 North Campus Chintan (Campus 4) School of Electronics Engineering (Campus 12) Rose Garden (Campus 17) School of Biotechnology (Campus 11) School of Law (Campus 16) KIIT Stadium (Campus 13) KIIT ITI (Campus 14) School of Film & Media Sciences (Campus 17) School of Fashion Technology (Campus 17) West Campus School of Applied Sciences (Campus 3) School of Civil Engineering (Campus 3) East Campus School of Electrical Engineering (Campus 3) Kalinga Polytechnic (Campus 2) School of Language (Campus 3) Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (Campus 5) KIIT Training & Placement Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (Campus 5) School of Computer Application (Campus 1) Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (Campus 5) Admission Office (Campus 1) KiiT International School (Campus 9) Think Tank Office Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (Campus 10) KIIT Transport South Campus Convention Centre Complex (Campus 6) School of Mechanical Engineering (Campus 8) School of Management (Campus 7) School of Rural Management (Campus 7) School of Architecture & Planning (Campus 7) School of Computer Engineering (Campus 15) Sculpture Garden (Campus 7) Kirti-Kalpa – Art Gallery (Campus 7) KIIT Media School (Campus 7) Geographical Distribution 07 / 08 of Various Campuses and Facilities of KIIT University Our campus is spread over 400 acres. KIIT University has twenty campuses – and each campus has state-of-the-art facilities and its own distinctive character. All campuses are named after famous rivers of India. Each campus has open and inviting spaces for socializing and studying. 07 / 08 GET STARTED We make it our priority to ensure that all new international students – many of whom have arrived in India for the first time – make a smooth transition to university and don't feel alone. KIIT's welcome program includes orientation, workshops, social events, study groups and opportunities