Technology Design and Ethics in India

The program will accept approximately 25 students, and applications will open in August 2026. All applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, so we recommend applying early to ensure a spot! The application link is HERE.

Applications are considered complete when a student has submitted the application and deposit through Atlas, Georgia Tech’s online application portal for education abroad programs. The program’s full policy on cancellations and refunds can be viewed on the program’s application page in Atlas.

Courses (which will be confirmed before August '26) will be taught in English by Georgia Tech CS faculty and Program Director, Naveena Karusala:

General information about the courses:

• The courses offered through this program are open to all majors and are taught in English by Georgia Tech faculty for GT resident credit.  
• Students will receive information on how to register for the two permit-only courses once they are accepted. 
• Students will not be able to register for any other courses while in the program.
• The courses will draw on interdisciplinary themes and exploit the unique learning setting of India to optimize students’ academic experience abroad.

Students participating in this embedded program can expect to pay an application deposit ($500), tuition (Atlanta campus), program fees (to be confirmed before August 2026), and any GT mandatory student fees. These costs are charged and paid through the Bursar’s Office via student accounts. Additional costs may apply (for example, visa/passport fees and spending money). 

Tuition is assessed based on residency, matriculation term, and program type as outlined on the following page:

Financial Information & Resources | Office of International Education. The GT Bursar posts tuition rates for students based on term, level of study and degree.

When Georgia Tech students study abroad on a Tech program, their financial aid travels with them - including scholarships, grants, and loans. Additionally, there are outside scholarships that students may be eligible to apply for. To learn more, please see the following resources:

• Scholarships Database (GT Login Required)
• Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Hope and Zell Miller Scholarships
• Schedule Scholarship Advising Appointment with EA Advisor

Please view the program’s brochure page on Atlas for the most up-to-date information on the program’s cancellation policy (Click on the Cost/Scholarships tab). Email indiaprogram@cc.gatech.edu for questions.

​Atlas SkillTech University will provide housing, meals, and student services​ at UpGrad Living, which is 10 meters (across the street!) from campus​

• Fully furnished and air-conditioned dorm rooms ​
• Communal, modern bathrooms​
• Many on-site facilities: recreation, collaborative/hangout spaces, health clinic, and dining hall

Mumbai is a city of momentum—where innovation, culture, and opportunity converge on a global scale. As India’s financial and technological powerhouse, Mumbai offers Georgia Tech students a front-row seat to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with exposure to cutting-edge startups, multinational firms, and data-driven solutions to complex urban challenges. Beyond academics, the city’s energy is unforgettable: historic architecture alongside sleek skyscrapers, world-class cuisine, vibrant arts, and a coastline that comes alive at sunset.