The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, stands as a premier institution in Asia dedicated to research and education in population studies and allied fields. Functioning as a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, IIPS has earned recognition for its national and international academic excellence. The institute serves as a vital hub for demographic research, public health policy support, and advanced academic instruction in South Asia and beyond.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR 2025
M.A./M.Sc. in Population Studies
- Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Health, Mathematics, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks
- Selection: Based on academic merit and a personal interview
- Seats Available: 55
M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Demography
- Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics with Statistics as a subject; minimum 55% marks
- Selection: Merit-based shortlisting followed by interview
- Seats Available: 50
M.Sc. in Survey Research and Data Analytics
- Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with core subjects like Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science; minimum 55% marks
- Selection: Based on academic performance and interview
- Seats Available: 50
Ph.D. in Population Studies (Full-time)
- Eligibility: Master’s degree in Population Studies or a related field with at least 55% marks
- Selection: Based on merit and interview
Part-Time Ph.D. in Population Studies
- Eligibility: Master’s degree in Population Studies or related field with at least 55% marks and a minimum of two years’ work experience in a teaching or research institution
- Selection: Through application screening and interview
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)
- Eligibility: Ph.D. in Population Studies or a closely allied discipline
- Selection: Based on a research proposal and interview
IMPORTANT DATES
- Last Date to Apply: 25th June 2025
- Last Date for Offline Application (Part-Time Ph.D.): 30th June 2025
- First Selection List: 4th July 2025
- Second Selection List: 25th July 2025
- Academic Session Begins: 12th August 2025
With a commitment to addressing pressing population and health challenges, IIPS offers a world-class academic environment for future scholars and professionals, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
