International RIAI architectural award (RIAI) for India’s Thapar Institute’s Student Accommodation

  • TIET, the only University in India to be awarded for its student residences
  • Recognized as among the best higher education institutes globally
  • Ranked by almost all prestigious rankings
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (deemed to be University) is also popularly known by its former name Thapar University.

22nd June, India:  Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is announced as the winner for Student Accommodation designed by McCullough Mulvin at 29th International RIAI architectural award at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House. TIET is the only University in India to be awarded for its student residences.

Amongst 15 categories, this year RIAI architectural award shortlisted 32 projects, spanning 12 counties across Ireland as well as international projects in India. The jury chose 20 overall winners and gave awards to 12 Highly Commended and 8 Commended entries.  2018 saw the highest number of entries for awards.

TIET has been ranked internationally by almost all prestigious rankings. Some of it includes recognition from Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QS Asia and QS BRICS rankings, NIRF etc. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, it ranked in the 801-1000 bracket worldwide. It was 18th joint among 42 institutions in India. Moreover, TIET ranked in 251-300 bracket in Asia and 29th among 42 Universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Asia Rankings. In QS Asia and QS BRICS rankings, TIET ranked 210 in Asia and 137 in BRICS. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2018 of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), TIET garnered a high 20th rank in the Engineering Institutions category, 33rd rank in the University category and 50th in the Overall category.

These rankings bear strong testimony to TIET’s solid foundation which combines research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology. Now getting architectural recognition makes TIET an ideal choice for science and engineering aspirants.

On this occasion Director, Dr. Prakash Gopalan, TIET said, “Receiving an award for Student Residences at the prestigious 29th International RIAI architectural award is an honour.  We have been consistently included amongst the top Global University rankings and have gained global recognition for the quality of our educational we provide. This recognition of providing best accommodation infrastructure to our students motivates us to give the best to the young talents associating with us.”

 

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (deemed to be University) is also popularly known by its former name Thapar University.

About the RIAI

Founded in 1839, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland supports and regulates the architectural profession and promotes the value that architecture brings to society for everyone’s benefit. The RIAI engages with government, the professions, industry, clients and the public to promote quality in architecture; to deliver quality and sustainability in the built environment; to enrich our distinctive culture and heritage; to contribute to the competitiveness of our economy; and to improve quality of life for the people of Ireland, today and for generations to come. We also provide support services to Architects and Architectural Technologists.

 

About QS

QS Quacquarelli Symonds have been compiling university rankings since 2004. Since then, QS’s rankings have grown to be the world’s most popular source of comparative data about university performance.

https://www.riai.ie/

About TIET:

TIET founded in 1956, is housed in a 250-acre campus in Patiala, Punjab. It is globally ranked at World’s most influential university rankings. TIET has a deep contemporization partnership with Trinity College Dublin.

TIET is committed to developing high quality, professionally groomed technical and engineering manpower possessing multifaceted personality with respect for professional and social ethics, national values and the spirit of human emancipation. TIET believes in providing opportunities to students to broaden their horizons and develop cross-cultural perspectives enabling them to engage in the adventure of learning and discovery. http://www.thapar.edu/aboutus