Welcome to the International Relations (IR) Cell of IIT Patna (IITP), one of the premier leading engineering institutions in India. As a ten years old premium institution currently we are holding a 22nd rank in Engineering (58th overall) in NIRF ranking 2018. We rank 141st as per QS BRICS ranking 2019.
The International Relations Cell, which is looked after by the office of Associate Dean (Resource) is responsible for making the strategy for attracting overseas students, building worldwide relationships between foreign universities / institutions and IIT Patna through appropriate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
The office of Associate Dean (Resource) works as the central point for coordination and administration of all the procedures related to the international cooperation of the Institute. We endeavour on establishing international partnerships, connecting with networks, mobilizing the opportunities for staff and students through the implementation of mobility programmes.
The office has a dedicated team of executives working on all aspects of international engagement and is headed by the Associate Dean Resource. Daily work in the office includes spreading the information about the possibilities of participation in exchange programmes in the academic community, expansion of the international cooperation through the bilateral agreements, administration of outbound students and faculty/staff mobility, support and hosting of inbound students/staff at their arrival/mobility period.