India, May 7 -- CHICAGO -In a bold and historic move, Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), Chicago's only tech-focused university, is set to become the first U.S. university to be approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish an independent degree-granting campus in India. Opening in fall 2026, the new Illinois Tech - Mumbai campus will offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in high-demand fields such as computer science, engineering, and business.

First U.S. University Approved to Open a Degree-Granting Campus in India

"Illinois Tech was founded to democratize access to technology and innovation to all," said Raj Echambadi, president of Illinois Institute of Technology. "Our new campus in In...