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What is the Thapar-Trinity International Engineering Programme (IEP)?
The Thapar-Trinity International Engineering Programme (IEP) is a 2+2 credit transfer partnership between Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) and Trinity College Dublin. Students complete the first two years of their undergraduate engineering degree at TIET in India and the final two years at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, graduating with a degree from Trinity.
Key Benefits of the Thapar-Trinity 2+2 Partnership
- TIET has consistently ranked amongst top 30 engineering institutions in the NIRF Rankings.
- The Institution is accredited as an A++ Institution (only the top 4% of the Universities fall in this category in India) by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
- Eligible programs are NBA and ABET-accredited.
- TIET is among the few top Indian private universities that feature in the top 500 of Times Higher Education and QS world subject rankings.
Why choose Trinity College Dublin for Engineering?
Trinity College Dublin ranks 75th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and its School of Engineering is the oldest engineering school in the English-speaking world.
The engineering programmes in Trinity are professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland, who are part of the Washington Accord, and therefore are internationally recognised.
Graduates gain both a broad understanding of the whole discipline and a detailed knowledge of their chosen specialist area. The School has a strong philosophy of research-led teaching and offers outstanding teaching by engineers who are at the forefront of their field worldwide.
Admission to the TIET-Trinity International Engineering Programme is based purely on academic merit. TIET students who have successfully completed two years in the Thapar Bachelor of Engineering Programme and have secured a CGPA >7.0 (and with no outstanding backlog exams) may apply to be admitted as full time fee paying students at Trinity.
Admission to the first two years of the programme will be made as per the entry requirements of TIET.
The first two years, taught in TIET, introduce the different facets of engineering, including introductory courses in Engineering, Science and Mathematics. From third year onwards, students have the opportunity in Trinity to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of their chosen specialism. Subjects are studied in much greater detail and students undertake real-life, practical projects. See examples on Trinity’s websites: www.tcd.ie/Engineering and www.scss.tcd.ie
Year 1 – Undertaken in TIET
- Applied Physics
- Computer Programming – I & II
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Drawing
- Introduction to Professional Communication
- Mathematics – I & II
- Applied Chemistry
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy and Environment
- Engineering Design Project – I
- Mechanics
Year 2 – Undertaken in TIET
- Engineering Design Project – II
- Manufacturing Processes
- Optimisation Techniques
- Solids and Structures
- Thermo-Fluids
- Engineering Materials
- Numerical Analysis
- 4-5 Program Specific Modules
Year 3 – Undertaken in Trinity (Begin specialist lectures)
Year 3 modules (Common to all disciplines):
- Engineering Mathematics V
- Probability and Statistics
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
For details of all modules and timetables, please see www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/courses/engineering
Specialism modules in your discipline:
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Year 4 – Undertaken in Trinity B.A.I. Programme
Year 4 modules in your discipline (Common to all disciplines):
- Management for Engineers
- Individual Research Project Specialism modules in your discipline
For details of all modules and timetables, please see www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/courses/engineering
Graduate with Trinity B.A., B.A.I. degrees.
Year 4 – Undertaken in Trinity/industry M.A.I. Programme
Year at Trinity
OR
- Semester 1 – Trinity
- Semester 2 – Internship
Year 5 – Undertaken in Trinity B.A.I. Programme
Year 5 modules (Common to all disciplines):
- Individual Research Project
- Research Methods
Specialism modules in your discipline.
For details of all modules and timetables, please see www.tcd.ie/Engineering/undergraduate/bai/year-5
Graduate with Trinity B.A., M.A.I. degrees.
Note: Modules listed are indicative and may change slightly from year to year.
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