IIT‑Delhi and Sorbonne University Launch Joint Master's and PhD Programmes
The pact creates two‑way student mobility, shared research infrastructure, co‑supervised doctoral work, opening a pathway to expand collaboration into AI, materials, robotics
Overview
- IIT‑Delhi sent a delegation led by Director Rangan Banerjee to Sorbonne University in June 2026 and announced the launch of a joint master's in Biological Science and a joint PhD programme.
- Both institutions confirmed two‑way student mobility that will let students study and conduct research at campuses in India and France.
- The partners plan to operationalize the tie‑up through shared facilities, co‑supervision of doctoral projects, expanded faculty exchanges, and aligned admission and accreditation arrangements.
- Discussions during the visit set out plans to widen collaboration beyond health into artificial intelligence, materials science, robotics, informatics, and other interdisciplinary areas.
- The effort builds on the Franco‑Indian Integrated Health Campus and carries political support noted by French President Emmanuel Macron, creating new research and training opportunities for students and early career researchers.