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VIT University

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Vellore, India
601–800th in World University Rankings 2026

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Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is one of the premier institutions of India established in 1984 by Dr G Viswanathan, the Founder and Chancellor of the institute. VIT has become the 12th best research institution of India as per the Govt. of India ranking, 2021. VIT was awarded the highest grade A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 33 Professors of VIT are among the top 2% scientists of the world as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2021.

VIT has developed a student concentric culture, ensured high quality learning, teaching and research experiences. VIT has been recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by MHRD, Government of India. VIT has a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the campus and welcomes unconventional thoughts, cross fertilization of ideas, autonomy, multi and interdisciplinary approaches. This is exemplified by the enrolment of more than 35000 students from all the States of India, Union Territories of India and 55 different countries.

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Student gender ratio
29 F : 71 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16 (1)
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Student total
44159 (1)

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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Subjects Taught at VIT University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies