For Students

The Office of International Relations at IITK is delighted to announce the launch of IITK-RISE (Research Internships in Science & Engineering) 2025–26, an exciting internship program designed for foreign students to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research while being mentored by world-class faculty at IIT Kanpur.

About the Program

IITK-RISE is a two-part internship program offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in research across diverse domains of science and engineering:

• Virtual Winter Internship: A 4-week online module scheduled for December 2025.
• Summer Internship (On-campus, IIT Kanpur): A 6–8 week in-person program to be held in 2026.

This structure allows students to experience both the flexibility of virtual learning and the immersive benefits of on-campus research in India.

Apply Now for the Virtual Winter Internship

Applications are currently open for the December 2025 Virtual Winter Internship. Interested students can explore the list of available research projects included in the Application Guide (attached with the announcement).

📌 Application Deadline: 19 October 2025

How to Apply

Students can submit their applications through the official [Application Form link provided in the guide].

For detailed information, please visit the official program page:
👉 www.iitk.ac.in/oir/iitk-rise

For any queries, students may contact: oir@iitk.ac.in

Contact

Office of International Relations
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
📞 +91 512-6796067

Scholarships and opportunities available include the Tokyo University Scholarships for Asian Students 2026 (Guide – requirements and opportunities), the Canada Government Quebec Merit Scholarship 2026 for International Students (PBEEE), EU Scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year, and DAAD Scholarships.

You may find more details through the following links:

• Tokyo University Scholarships for Asian Students 2026 (Guide – requirements and opportunities)
  https://search.app/hSrqh
• Canada Government Quebec Merit Scholarship 2026 for International Students (PBEEE)
  https://search.app/uGBcb
• EU Scholarships 2025–2026 Academic Year
  https://search.app/UgN8V
• DAAD Scholarships
  https://search.app/5TcTK

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for scholarship programs in Europe for the 2026 and 2027 academic terms offered at two prestigious institutions: Bayswater College London (BCL) and CUOA Business School.

These scholarships are designed for dedicated, talented, and motivated students who wish to enhance their skills and broaden their knowledge in key areas such as administration, communication, innovation, marketing, business, leadership, and finance. Participating in these programs will provide you with valuable academic training as well as rewarding international experience that will support your personal and professional growth.

Currently, the following programs are available:

CUOA Business School

• Business Strategy & Marketing Management
• Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• International Management & Leadership
• Operations, Logistics & Lean Management

Bayswater College London

• Applied Data Science for Business
• Contemporary Topics in Business Strategy
• Advanced Topics in Business Management

For more information and to start your pre-registration, please visit: [Registration link]

Application deadline: July 7th, 2025.

Please find below information on the CSC Scholarship Program, which supports short-term faculty visits as well as Master's and PhD programs.

Link - https://www.campuschina.org/scholarships/index.html

Online Session with German Universities
21 May, 15:00 - 16:00 IST

Web Session: PhD in Germany
20 May, 15:00 - 16:00 IST

The International Exchange Office of the Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Japan, invites students of the University of Moratuwa to join their 2025 Admission Guidance Webinar for international applicants interested in Master’s and Ph.D. programs in:

• Medical Science
• Public Health
• Health Science
• Rehabilitation Science

📅 Date: Friday, May 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 19:30 – 22:30 (Japan Standard Time)
🌐 Language: English
📍 Platform: Zoom
🎓 Host: Dr. Liyin Zhang (MD, PhD), International Exchange Office
🎤 Guest Speaker: Prof. Hozumi Motohashi (MD, PhD), Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry

The session will offer detailed guidance on the application process, available graduate programs, and personal experiences from current international students.

📝 Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/5uSAUUx4Dp

For further details, please contact:
📧 recruit.med.int@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

All interested students are encouraged to attend.

The Engineering Research Unit of the University of Moratuwa invites submissions for the 11th International Conference on Engineering (MERCon 2025), scheduled to be held on 14th and 15th August 2025 at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Important Dates:

• Paper Submission Deadline: 15 May 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 July 2025
• Camera-Ready Paper Deadline: 25 July 2025
• Early Registration Deadline: 25 July 2025
• Final Registration Deadline: 31 July 2025

Conference Themes: Submissions are welcome across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Data Science and AI
• Software Engineering and Cloud Computing
• Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Textile Engineering
• Robotics, Control Systems, Transport Engineering, and many more

Submission and Templates:

• Paper templates: IEEE Templates
• Submit via: EDAS login

Contact:

• Email: mercon@uom.lk
• Tel: +94 112 650 301, Ext. 3162

Visit the official website: https://mercon.uom.lk/

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for PhD admissions under the Off-Campus Sponsored Doctoral Programme (OSDP) for Semester I of the academic year 2025–2026 at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani.

While PhD admissions are accepted throughout the year, we encourage interested international candidates to apply during this admission cycle.

For detailed information on the OSDP PhD programme, including eligibility criteria, admission process, and important updates, please refer to the following links:

• OSDP Programme Information
• OSDP-Application-form

Contact Information:

International Programmes & Collaboration Division
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
K. K. Birla Goa Campus
Zuarinagar, Goa - 403726, India
📧 Email: ipcdoffice@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
📞 Phone: +91-832-2580241