The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), which is  declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, was set up under Department of Space, Goverment of India,  and offers undergraduates B Tech programme in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering  and Physical Sciences. IIST also offers post graduate and doctoral  programmes to meet the requirements of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). In addition to the regular curriculum, the courses will have special modules tailored to space technology and space science. IIST focuses on high-end research activities with the country's space programmes and related innovative ventures.

   The Institute provides a full fledged infrastructure of International standards to develop an excellent academic and research atmosphere. The academic programme for the year 2007-2008 started in a full fledged alternate campus adjacent to the world renowned Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. Development of permanent campus near Thiruvananthapuram, has been initiated and is expected to be realized in the next one year.

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