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Niigata University and IIT Roorkee to Start Double PhD Program: Check Departments and Courses Offered

This article provides comprehensive information on the launch of the double Ph.D. programs for students from India and Japan. It also covers the departments available at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and a brief introduction to Niigata University in Japan.

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Apr 28, 2025, 10:32 IST
Niigata University and IIT Roorkee to Start Double PhD Program
Niigata University and IIT Roorkee to Start Double PhD Program

Double Phd Program Of IIT Roorkee and Niigata University Key Highlights 2025

The University of Niigata, Japan and IIT Roorkee, India, collaborated to launch a double PhD program, which will allow the students to pursue the degree from both universities and, at the same time, strengthen their academic collaboration. This collaboration will enhance research in key areas like climate change, AI, Robotics and more. 

This collaboration will also provide the students with exceptional opportunities for research and learning experiences. It also supports student and faculty exchanges, providing access to top mentors and diverse learning experiences.  This program will mainly focus on important research fields: Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, climate change, nanotechnology, earthquake engineering, robotics, disaster management, and biotechnology. 

This double Ph.D. program will offer new opportunities for students. It will help them to conduct high-quality research while also supporting the academic and scientific development of both India and Japan. Through these joint efforts, the initiative aims to address major global challenges.

About Niigata University, Japan

Niigata University has a history of approximately 150 years and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across ten faculties and five graduate schools. These cover various fields, including the humanities, education, law, economics, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, health sciences, and dentistry. Guided by the philosophy of "Autonomy and Creativity," the university is dedicated to advancing education, research, and social contribution at both local and global levels.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee NIRF Rankings

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is the seventh IIT to be recognised as an Institution of National Importance and was established in 1847. This public technical research institute is accredited by NAAC, with approvals from AICTE and UGC. IIT Roorkee is the oldest technical institution in Asia and was granted university status in 1949. 

Students aspiring to join the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee should review the institute’s previous years' NIRF rankings to make an informed decision about pursuing admission to this prestigious university. IIT Roorkee stood at 8th rank in the overall NIRF 2024 ranking.

Given below is the list of NIRF rankings of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee:-

Department Name 
2024
2023
2022
IIT Roorkee, Research Institution
9th
7th
8th
IIT Roorkee,Engineering
6th
5th
6th
IIT Roorkee, Management
18th
18th
19th
IIT Roorkee, Architecture and Planning
1st
1st
1st
IIT Roorkee, Innovation
6th
5th
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Academic Departments of IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee is one of the largest technical institutions in the country, known for its profound academic offerings and diverse programs. The institute has 23 academic departments covering various fields, including engineering, architecture and planning, humanities and social sciences, and management studies. 

In addition to these departments, IIT Roorkee also has one dedicated school, nine academic centres, seven academic service centres, and seven supporting units. With its wide range of academic units and comprehensive educational structure, the institute provides students with exceptional learning opportunities across multiple disciplines.

Given below is a complete list of all the departments at IIT Roorkee, helping students explore and choose the department that best aligns with their interests and career goals:-

  1. Department of Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing
  2. Department of Architecture and Planning
  3. Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
  4. Department of Chemical Engineering
  5. Department of Chemistry
  6. Department of Civil Engineering
  7. Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  8. Department of Design
  9. Department of Earthquake Engineering
  10. Department of Earth Sciences
  11. Department of Electrical Engineering
  12. Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
  13. Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  14. Department of Hydrology
  15. Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy
  16. Department of Management Studies
  17. Department of Mathematics
  18. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  19. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  20. Department of Paper Technology
  21. Department of Polymer and Process Engineering
  22. Department of Physics
  23. Department of Water Resources Development and Management

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Courses offered by IIT Roorkee for the Academic Year 2024-25 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is one of the leading institutes of national importance in higher technological education, engineering, and research. Since its establishment, it has played a crucial role in providing technical expertise and skilled professionals to the country while actively contributing to research. Recognised as one of the top technological institutions globally, IIT Roorkee has made significant contributions to various sectors of technological development.

Given below is the list of the courses offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, under undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Program:-

Courses Offered
Departments
Architecture and Planning
Design
B.Tech. Biosciences and Bioengineering
Biosciences and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
B. Tech. Polymer Science & Engineering 
(For students who joined till 2020)
Chemical Engineering
B. Tech. Civil Engineering
B. Tech. Computer Science & Engineering
B. Tech. Electrical Engineering
B. Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering
B.Tech. Energy Engineering(2024-25 onwards)
Hydro and Renewable Energy
B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering
B. Tech. Production & Industrial Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
B. Tech. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Mehta Family School for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
B. Tech. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
B.Tech. Engineering Physics
Physics

Postgraduate Program:-

Courses Offered
Departments
M. Architecture, Master's of Urban and Rural Planning
Architecture & Planning
Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing
M.Tech. (Biomanufacturing)
Biosciences and Bioengineering
M.Tech. (Structural and Computational Biology)
Biosciences and Bioengineering
M.Tech. (Bioprocess Engineering)
Biosciences and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geospatial Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Disaster Mitigation & Management
Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation & Management
Nanotechnology
Centre for Nanotechnology
M.Tech. (Transportation Systems Management)
Centre for Transportation Systems
M.Tech. (Infrastructure Systems)
Centre for Transportation Systems
Soil Dynamics
Structural Dynamics
Seismic Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Earthquake Engineering
Instrumentation & Signal
Electric Drives & Power Electronics
Power System Engineering
Systems and Control
Electric Vehicle Technology
Electrical Engineering
Communication Systems
RF and Microwave Engineering
Microelectronics & VLSI Tech.
M.Tech. (VLSI)
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Surface Water Hydrology
Groundwater Hydrology
Watershed Management
Hydrology
Renewable and Hydro Energy
Hydro and Renewable Energy
Environment Management of Rivers and Lakes
Hydro and Renewable Energy
Dam Safety and Rehabilitation
International Centre of Excellence for Dams
Machine Design Engineering, Production & Industrial Systems Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Additive & Joining Technologies
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
CAD, CAM, & Robotics
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Computational Materials Engineering
Industrial Metallurgy
Materials Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Pulp & Paper Engineering
Packaging Technology
Paper Technology
Solid State Electronic Materials
Physics
M.Tech. (Polymer Science and Engineering)
Polymer and Process Engineering
Irrigation Water Management
Water Resources Development
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Water Resources Development & Management
M.Tech. (Space Science and Technology)
Centre for Space Science and Technology

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