In the current academic session the University attracted nearly 350 international visiting faculty members and PhD scholars from leading global institutions
With Odisha ranking among the top 10 states in India for attracting international students surpassing West Bengal Telangana and Andhra Pradesh according to a recent NITI Aayog report KIIT has emerged as the countrys fifth best university in terms of foreign student enrolment
Internationalisation of higher education has been accorded top priority as envisaged under the National Education Policy 2020 KIIT located in a tier two city Bhubaneswar presently hosts over 2000 international students from 70 countries
Out of a total of 2362 foreign students enrolled across various universities in eastern India KIIT accounts for a significant share along with a strong global alumni base of more than 5000 international students
In the current academic session KIIT has attracted nearly 350 international visiting faculty members and PhD scholars from global institutions such as Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Washington City University of New York University of Tulsa University of Virginia and Seattle University These scholars visited the University interacted with students and spent a few days on campus
IndiaTrek is a flagship initiative of KIIT conceived as a cultural academic immersion platform that brings together international delegates diplomats scholars and youth leaders to experience Indias educational ecosystem cultural heritage and social development models
KIIT ranks fifth in India for attracting foreign students
Odisha emerges as one of the top destinations for foreign students
The University hosts 2000 international students from 70 countries
KIIT IndiaTrek initiative had 350 plus international delegates
The University attracts more than 1000 foreign delegates annually and hosts lectures by Nobel Laureates
KIIT attracts over 1000 foreign delegates annually More than 350000 delegates from across the country have visited KIIT and KISS to grace various events including sports activities The institution has hosted about 25 Nobel Laureate lectures
These achievements have been made possible due to the national and international rankings and accolades received by KIIT and KISS the world class infrastructure including sports facilities and the efforts made by Achyuta Samanta founder KIIT and KISS
The University has facilitated extensive international academic exchange by hosting faculty members and enabling the exchange of students from across the world These engagements are held through global faculty programmes the Global Immersion Programme and the Credit Based Study Abroad Programme
DATE : 19/1/2026
POSTED BY : EDUCATION TIMES
