The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is repeatedly ranked first among India's engineering institutions and is a hub for research and innovation.
Its Department of Computer Science and Engineering and associated research centres work on network security, cryptography, secure hardware and trustworthy systems, with extensive industry collaboration through the IITM Research Park.
Beyond its on-campus master's and doctoral degrees, IIT Madras has pioneered large-scale online programmes that broaden access to its technical education.