IIFT announces its first overseas campus in Dubai
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced on 16 May 2025 the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE.
Summary
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 16 May 2025. The move was made possible by approval from the Ministry of Education and No Objection Certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the University Grants Commission, and aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on internationalisation. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said it reflects the spirit of NEP 2020 and the strengthening India–UAE partnership. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal called it a turning point in IIFT's 62-year history.
Key facts
- Institute
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
- Status
- Autonomous body under Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- New campus
- Dubai, UAE — first overseas campus
- Approvals
- Ministry of Education; NOCs from MEA, MHA, UGC
- Policy link
- NEP 2020 internationalisation
- Vice Chancellor
- Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In May 2025, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) announced its first overseas campus in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
IIFT announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT): 1. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. 2. Its Dubai campus required No Objection Certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the UGC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. IIFT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; the Ministry of Education gave approval for the campus.