Engineering & Technology
2 Yrs KCIC → ✈️ 2 Yrs Abroad → Work Experience
Duration of the Course
Study in India
2 Yrs
Study Abroad
2 Yrs
Program Overview
Delivered in collaboration with RMIT, UTS, Heriot-Watt University, Ulster University, and the University of Sunderland — and recognised by several additional universities across the UK — this program offers a structured international transfer pathway towards a globally recognised Bachelor's degree in engineering.
The pathway begins with a question worth considering: why pay a full first-year international fee abroad when much of that year revisits Grade 12 concepts and foundational modules? KCIC addresses this by delivering the first one or two years in India, allowing students to transfer abroad for Year 3 and Year 4 — reducing overall program cost by up to 60% without compromising the final degree outcome.
The first year at KCIC is uniquely flexible, with students studying common engineering subjects aligned across all partner universities. In the second year, they select their specialisation, destination, and university — shaping their academic direction as their interests evolve.
The learning model is deliberate. Theoretical foundations and applied learning are taught in India, while hands-on laboratory work, testing, and building take place abroad — where students access specialised laboratories, industrial-grade technologies, and research infrastructure at the stage when exposure to them matters most for career readiness.
All engineering degrees offered by KCIC partner universities are recognised in India under the Washington Accord, to which India has been a permanent signatory since 13 June 2014 through the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Australian qualifications are accredited by Engineers Australia and UK qualifications by the Engineering Council, UK — both founding signatories since 1989 — ensuring full professional mobility for graduates across signatory nations.
Further studies / Careers
Progressing to a Master's at RMIT, UTS, Heriot-Watt, or Ulster after your Bachelor's offers advanced standing or accelerated entry, enabling completion within 1 to 1.5 years in specialised streams aligned to your discipline. High-performing graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from RMIT — a four-year degree with an integrated research thesis — are also eligible to apply directly for a PhD, progressing straight into doctoral research without completing a Master's.
Entry Criteria
Grade 12: Must have 70% in Maths and Physics (or) A levels (or) IB (or) JEE Main Min 70th Percentile. English Language Requirement: 70% in English subject (or) IELTS 6.5 (Each band not less than 6.0)
Study Journey from KCIC to Study Abroad
You'll build strong engineering foundations alongside industry-relevant technical skills. They develop core capabilities in engineering mathematics, engineering science, design, and professional practice. The programme builds CAD and modelling fluency, programming for engineers, circuit analysis, and structured problem-solving — using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, MATLAB, Simulink, Multisim, LTspice, Arduino, and Python — preparing you to operate effectively in modern, technology-driven engineering environments.
Select your specialisation and progress into advanced, industry-aligned study. The programme offers eight pathways: Motorsport, Aerospace, Space Technologies, Electrical and Electronic, Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Operations, Semiconductor Technologies, Embedded Electronic Systems, and General Engineering. Students deepen technical expertise within their chosen field, apply principles to complex engineering problems, and build the critical evaluation, decision-making, and design skills needed to transition into Year 3 abroad — where hands-on laboratory work, testing, and industrial application take centre stage.
Based on your chosen specialisation and university, you transfer abroad together as a cohort, ensuring a supported transition with familiar peers and consistent academic progression. Year 3 shifts your learning from theory to application, with access to advanced laboratories — wind tunnels, robotics and AI labs, high-end automotive testing facilities, embedded systems, power electronics, and advanced manufacturing suites — at RMIT, UTS, Heriot-Watt, and Ulster.
In your final year, you undertake major capstone projects, research-led design, and industry-embedded placements, applying engineering principles to real-world challenges across aerospace, robotics, AI-driven systems, and automotive engineering. You work with industry-standard platforms such as ANSYS, CATIA, SolidWorks Simulation, LabVIEW, Siemens NX, and MATLAB Simulink — building the expertise expected of graduate engineers entering global industry.
Upon graduation, students receive a full international degree and are eligible for an 18–24 month post-study work visa, allowing them to stay and seek employment. This visa permits full-time work and does not require employer sponsorship.
Accreditation
Engineering degrees from our partner universities are recognised in India by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under the Washington Accord, where India has been a permanent signatory since 2014. They are accredited by Engineers Australia and the UK Engineering Council — both founding Accord signatories since 1989 — giving you a qualification respected across 25 signatory nations including Australia, the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Ireland, and South Africa.
Exemptions
On completion of a bachelor’s degree, students may apply for professional membership with recognised engineering bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), Engineers Australia (EA), Engineers Ireland, and Engineering New Zealand.
Industry Collaboration
First two years of the qualification is designed by developed by Pearson Education in collaboration with global employers, this qualification is shaped by McLaren Automotive, Nissan, Rimac, Leyland Trucks, Apollo Vehicle Safety, Roam Motors, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, and High Speed Two (HS2) — alongside IIT Jodhpur, IIT Tirupati, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the Royal Aeronautical Society and Fortune Global 500 leaders including Siemens (industrial automation), BMW (automotive and EVs), BAE Systems (aerospace and defence), Eaton (power management), Jaguar Land Rover (automotive engineering), and Emirates (aviation), alongside Alstom, JCB, Microchip, Siemens, and Vertical Aerospace.
Career Outcomes & Employability
Graduate employment statistics for Engineering & Technology
Job Placement Rate
Above Industry Average
₹37 - ₹55 LPA
Average Starting Salary
Career Pathways & Salaries
Mechanical Engineer
£35,000 - £55,000
Electrical Engineer
£34,000 - £52,000
Aeronautical Engineer
£39,000 to £59,000
Automation Engineer
£47,000–£60,000
Manufacturing
£32,000 - £38,000
Quick Info
Stage 1 Study in KCIC
Intake & Application Deadlines
Apply before: May 31, 2026
Apply before: July 17, 2026
KCIC Tuition Fees
325,000
Study Abroad Tuition Fee
EMI 14,500*
*Subject to change
Collateral-free loans availableFlexible payment optionsPotential part-time earning upto 12 Lacs while studying abroadOption to include paid placement year, earn upto 19 lacs between the academic years abroad
Questions? Our counsellors reply within 60 minutes.
Stage 2 Transfer Options
Hear From Our Students
Real stories from students who have taken this path.
Chris Jordan Clifford
RMIT University, Australia
Engineering & Technology
"Ambition found its direction at KCIC. Through the transfer programme, I built a strong academic foundation before moving to RMIT University in Australia to pursue my Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. KCIC was more than a starting point — it was the launchpad to my international future."
Twisha Sharma
Oxford Brookes University, UK
Engineering & Technology
"A world-class career begins with purposeful preparation. Through the HND pathway at KCIC, I gained practical, industry-focused expertise that enabled my seamless transfer to Oxford Brookes University. That strong academic and applied foundation prepared me for elite engineering environments, including experience with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. KCIC was the catalyst that transformed ambition into global opportunity."
Rajesh Deekonda
Ulster University, UK
Engineering & Technology
"KCIC provided the map, and Ulster University provided the destination. Today, as a Mechatronic Engineer at Sensata Technologies, UK, I look back at the KCIC transfer programme as the defining moment of my career. It was more than a degree—it was the continued guidance and the perfect pathway to where I am today"
Ravi Teja Reddy
RMIT University, Australia
Engineering & Technology
"KCIC built the runway, and RMIT University gave me the skies to soar. I began my Aerospace Engineering journey at KCIC, where strong academics and close mentorship prepared me for global success. With seamless transfer support, I progressed to RMIT University in Australia and completed my degree with confidence. KCIC was more than a starting point — it was the launchpad to my international future."
Chris Jordan Clifford
RMIT University, Australia
Engineering & Technology
"Ambition found its direction at KCIC. Through the transfer programme, I built a strong academic foundation before moving to RMIT University in Australia to pursue my Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. KCIC was more than a starting point — it was the launchpad to my international future."
Twisha Sharma
Oxford Brookes University, UK
Engineering & Technology
"A world-class career begins with purposeful preparation. Through the HND pathway at KCIC, I gained practical, industry-focused expertise that enabled my seamless transfer to Oxford Brookes University. That strong academic and applied foundation prepared me for elite engineering environments, including experience with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. KCIC was the catalyst that transformed ambition into global opportunity."
Rajesh Deekonda
Ulster University, UK
Engineering & Technology
"KCIC provided the map, and Ulster University provided the destination. Today, as a Mechatronic Engineer at Sensata Technologies, UK, I look back at the KCIC transfer programme as the defining moment of my career. It was more than a degree—it was the continued guidance and the perfect pathway to where I am today"
Ravi Teja Reddy
RMIT University, Australia
Engineering & Technology
"KCIC built the runway, and RMIT University gave me the skies to soar. I began my Aerospace Engineering journey at KCIC, where strong academics and close mentorship prepared me for global success. With seamless transfer support, I progressed to RMIT University in Australia and completed my degree with confidence. KCIC was more than a starting point — it was the launchpad to my international future."
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