COEP Technological University

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COEP Technological University, formerly the College of Engineering Pune, is one of India's oldest and most esteemed engineering institutions, recently upgraded to a unitary technological university. It is highly regarded for its rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs, with particular strengths in Mechanical, Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering. The university fosters a hands-on, industry-aligned learning environment. For international students, COEP offers a supportive ecosystem through its International Students' Cell, which assists with admissions, visa procedures, and cultural integration. All academic programs are taught entirely in English, ensuring accessibility for a global student body. A distinctive characteristic is its unparalleled legacy of over 160 years in engineering education, consistently producing leaders and innovators across various sectors.

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The College of Engineering Pune (COEP) Technological University is a unitary public university of the Government of Maharashtra, situated in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1854, it is the 3rd oldest engineering education institute in India, after the College of Engineering, Guindy (1794) and IIT Roorkee (1847). The students and alumni are colloquially referred to as COEPians. On 23 June 2022, the Government of Maharashtra issued a notification regarding upgrading the college to an independent technological university. On 24 March 2022, both the houses of the state government passed the CoEP Technological University bill, which has conferred a unitary state university status on the institute.

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