Archive · 8 Jan 2026
KIIT Ranks 5th in India for Foreign Students
KIIT, a university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is now ranked 5th in India for having the most foreign students.
This is a big deal because Odisha is not a very big city, but KIIT has over 2,000 students from more than 70 countries.
The university is known for its good education and nice campus.
A report by NITI Aayog says that Odisha has the highest number of foreign students in the country.
KIIT's founder, Achyuta Samanta, is happy and thinks even more students will come next year.
The university has great sports and green spaces, which makes it attractive to students from all over the world.
KIIT ranks 5th in India for attracting foreign students.
Odisha recorded the highest inflow of foreign students in 2021-22.
KIIT hosts nearly 2,000 international students from over 70 countries.
Odisha ranks first among eastern states in attracting foreign students.
KIIT's quality education and comprehensive campus facilities are key attractions.
- Who
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- What
- Ranked 5th in India for attracting foreign students
- When
- During the 2021-22 academic year
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Due to quality education, strong academic environment, and comprehensive campus facilities
- University
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- National Rank
- 5th among private universities
- Foreign Students
- 2,000 currently enrolled
- Countries Represented
- 70+
- Graduates
- 5,000 international students
- Academic Year
- 2021-22