IIT Bombay And Tohoku University To Establish Joint Institute Of Excellence
IIT Bombay and Tohoku University, Japan, officially signed a Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Tohoku University–IIT Bombay Joint Institute of Excellence (JIE), today, on April 15, 2025. This collaboration aims to advance academic and research excellence, foster industry-academia co-creation, and promote a wide range of collaborative initiatives.
In a significant milestone towards strengthening Indo-Japanese academic ties, the two institutions also signed an agreement to establish a Dual Doctoral Degree Program, marking a transformative step in bilateral research collaboration.
This partnership is set to drive ground-breaking research, facilitate student and faculty exchange, and encourage innovation in key areas of mutual interest—including sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, materials science, disaster resilience, and more.
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The agreements were formalized in a special ceremony hosted at Tohoku University, attended by senior officials, faculty members, and delegates from both institutions.
As part of the ceremony, Prof. Masahiro Yamaguchi provided an overview of the JIE initiative between IITB and TU, Prof. Daisuke Komori shared insights on Tohoku University’s ongoing activities.
Prof. P. Seshu presented IIT Bombay’s contributions and vision for the collaboration.Earlier in March 2025, IIT Bombay hosted a week-long Global Immersion Program for students from Tohoku University.
The visiting students shared highly positive feedback about their enriching experience at IIT Bombay.This partnership marks the beginning of a new era of global academic synergy, innovation, and enduring friendship between India and Japan.
Tohoku University (東北大学) is one of Japan’s top national universities, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It’s widely respected for its research, academic excellence, and progressive policies.
