28 students are currently pursuing B.Tech and B.Arch at NITC

Through its varied array of most sought-after engineering programmes and advanced facilities, the National Institute of Technology Calicut has managed to attract a fair number of international students. A total of 28 foreign students, including eight new joiners, are pursuing their engineering education on the campus, ensuring global acclamation for the Institute.

The facilities available at the institute along with vibrant language and cultural orientation programmes have transformed NIT Calicut into a favourite education hub for international students. The students are now pursuing their B.Tech. programmes in Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Architecture, Mechanical and Biotechnology.

"India is a country that proclaims the idea " Atithi Devo Bhava' and our institute is committed to offering our international students the best educational, emotional and professional support," said Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut. We have a multi-disciplinary centre, Centre for International Relations and Foreign Languages (CIRFL) and faculty coordinators to ensure the comfort of our foreign students," he added.

International students reach NITC under two different schemes- (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) ICCR and Study in India (SII). While 17 have reached NITC under the ICCR scheme 11 are pursuing their studies under the SII programme.

Of the total, 15 foreign students at NIT Calicut are from Bangladesh. Six of the students are from the USA and 3 are from Sri Lanka. The remaining students are from Nepal and other countries. 

"We have an international students and scholars’ office to support and facilitate students and other facilities to ensure their comfort," said Prof. M. K. Ravi Varma, Chairperson of CIRFL. We also extend support to acclimatize the students with our culture and organise international students cultural meet to promote their culture," he added.

The Institute offer the International Student's Buddy Programme to address all local mobility and language issues of the students reaching Calicut for the first time. Day out with the international students will help them familiarise themselves with the local ethnicity of the city.

“Committed professors, encouraging classmates, and helpful resources here have enhanced my academic career. I consider it an accomplishment to be a part of this university, said Jeba Fariha, a Biotechnology student from Bangladesh.

The international students club in association with the CIRFL student cell of the Institute organises various programmes for international students on the campus. Besides, the Institute supports the placement and higher education opportunities of the students.

The ideal environment and the sophisticated curriculum are perfect for any student to make themselves ready for the future, said Fahad Ahmed Mahdi, a Bangladesh resident and Computer Science and Engineering student. His friend and B.Arch. student Badhon Datta Prottoy supported him adding “In this vibrant academic ecosystem, I'll discover not just education but an opportunity to shape my future”.

International students on NIT Calicut campus with Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut and others. 

 Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut interacting with the international students of NIT Calicut.

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