Beyond engineering, IITs offer foreign language courses

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 26, 2026 10:28 AM IST Explore these foreign language courses offered by top IITs of the country (Express Photo)While the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are recognised for engineering, technology and scientific research, several campuses also offer structured foreign language programmes aimed at students, professionals and lifelong learners. From French and German to Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish, these courses are designed to build linguistic skills alongside technical education. Some programmes are conducted on campus through the institutes’ humanities departments or international relations offices, while others are available online through the NPTEL and SWAYAM platforms, making them accessible to learners across the country.Here’s a look at the fo