Technology Design and Ethics in India

The program will accept approximately 25 students this summer, and 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.

Take 2 courses taught in English by Georgia Tech CS faculty and Program Director, Naveena Karusala:

CS 4001 – Computing & Society (Ethics Credit) - Students will critically examine how issues around technology, such as globalization, bias, privacy, and others, affect people worldwide.

CS 3751 – Intro to User Interface Design - Students will explore culturally situated approaches to design and, through the course project, create an inventive design artifact.

More 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. 
• The 6-week classes will be held on campus in Atlanta for the first 4 weeks and then completed in Mumbai for the final 2 weeks. 
• 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 taking the two program courses.
• 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), program fee ($750 - deposit), tuition for 6 credit hours (Atlanta campus), and any GT mandatory student fees. These costs are charged and paid through the Bursar’s Office via student accounts. Additional costs may apply and are outlined below. 

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.

Payment Schedule for GT billed costs and fees:​

• $500 – program fee deposit at application submission via Atlas (deadline 3/31/25)​
• $250 – program fee remainder by April 7 via GT Account​
• $1235 (optional Atlanta housing) – paid April 14 via GT Account​ if choosing this option for Weeks 1-4
• Tuition and Fees for 6 credit hours – deadline is normal summer deadlines set by Bursar and paid via GT Account as usual​

Costs that will not be billed by GT:​

• $50 visa fee (possibly more for non-US, non-Indian citizens) paid to the Indian government between acceptance and May 18​
• Passport processing fee if you need to apply for one or renew one!
• @$1500 for flight to and from India​
• Meals and housing while in Atlanta for the first four weeks of courses (if you don't choose the Atlanta housing option...all meals will be on your own while in Atlanta)​
• Any personal costs while in Mumbai​

• Any textbooks or class supplies required for the courses​

   

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.

May 18 to June 11 - Atlanta, GT campus​ ​

• We will provide an optional on or near campus Atlanta housing opportunity at an additional $1235 that will be charged to your student account and due by April 14. More information will be sent after acceptance into the program.​
• Although we will provide an Atlanta housing option, students may live anywhere they want during this portion of the program.
• During the Atlanta portion, schedules will be free around the designated class times.​
• No meals provided by the program during this portion. 

June 15 to June 27: Classes and Programming in Mumbai, India​

• 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
• Program fee includes room and board while in Mumbai ​
• The schedule in Mumbai will be more packed with less downtime, but more cultural activities!​
• Departure from the program may begin on June 27​

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.