IIT Master Sandwich Programme

The IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Master Sandwich Programme forms part of the BMZ financed scholarship programme for the advanced qualifications of future managers in developing countries. The aim of the IIT Master Sandwich Programme is the advanced qualification of carefully selected above average students and post graduates in the natural, engineering and economic sciences. Particular features are the language preparation course, the supervision of a guide from the respective IIT as well as a mentor from the German host institution during the study visit, the practical orientation and the guarantee of recognition of the period of study in Germany.

The IIT programme commenced in 1998 and is for those enrolled in a Master of Technology (M.Tech) or M.S. (Research) programme at IITs Madras, New Delhi, Kharagpur, Bombay, Roorkee or Kanpur. Applicants must be able to show that they achieved above average results in their Bachelor degree, GATE test and first two semesters at the IIT. Prior to leaving for Germany they must take part in a 6 week German language course.

Scholarship holders will be placed at one of the 7 technical universities (RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, TU Darmstadt, TU Dresden, TU Munich, U Karlsruhe, U Stuttgart) participating in the programme. The maximum length of the study visit cannot exceed 9 months, of which approx 6 weeks are to be spent on an intensive language training course, 6 months research work agreed between the German and the Indian supervisors, and, where possible/requested up to 2 months on an industrial placement. The Master degree will be taken at the home institution in India.

Under the IIT Master Sandwich Programme 70 scholarships were granted in 1998 and 90 in 1999. Due to cut back in BMZ funds only 60 shall be granted in 2005. The programme is planned to continue although the number of scholarships on offer will depend on the availability of BMZ funding.

The German and the Indian supervisors of the scholarship holders may visit the partner institution, with the visit being partly financed by the DAAD in the form of a travel subsidy. The subsistence costs of the German supervisor will be borne by the relevant IIT.

During various visits to Germany, IIT Directors have expressed their positive views thus cementing the Indo-German relation and enrichment of study possibilities.

Currently 65 IIT students are in receipt of a scholarship.


IIM Master Sandwich Programme

Following initiation of the programme by DAAD in 2000, Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta and Lucknow have entered into arrangements with the Leipzig Graduate School of Management (Handelshoschschule Leipzig), the Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management (Wissenschaftlischen Hochschule für Unternehmensführung, Vallendar), the University of Cologne and the ebs European Business School Osetrich Winkel. Annually DAAD provides upto 15 scholarships for an exchange term (September – December) to outstanding students from IIMs. In return IIMs make free places available to German students.

Currently 15 IIM students are in receipt of a scholarship.