⚖️ Smart Compare

Compare Online Universities

Select up to 3 online universities and get a detailed AI-style breakdown — NAAC grade, approvals, fees, rankings, courses and more.

+ Add Online University 🔍 Career Finder 🗑️ Clear All

3/3

Online Universities Selected

Legend: Best in comparison Mid range Lowest / Not available Equal / Informational

Criteria	IIT Madras: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals — View → ✕ Remove	EIMT Institute Switzerland View → ✕ Remove	Deakin Business School — View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	Indian Public (IIT)	International	International
Established	1959 67 yrs	2017 9 yrs	1974 52 yrs
Location	Chennai India	Zurich Switzerland	Melbourne Australia
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	✅ A++ ✅ Best NAAC	Not Accredited	Not Accredited
All Accreditations	Institute of National Importance, NAAC A++, UGC-DEB (BS Data Science)	EduQua (Swiss), ASIC	AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
International Recognition	WES eligible; globally recognised IIT brand	Swiss EduQua + ASIC; AIU equivalence required	AIU equivalence required for Indian careers; WES for North America
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles	No	No	No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee	INR 75,000–500,000	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee	USD 15,000–30,000
Credential Awarded	🔵 Both	✅ Degree	✅ Degree
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	4 courses	2 courses	5 courses
Key Programmes	BS Data Science & Applications, BSc Programming & Data Science, Executive Programmes, Professional Certificates (AI/ML)	Online MBA, Online DBA, Online Master's programmes	Online MBA, Online Master's (Business Analytics, HR, Marketing, Finance)
Weekly Hours Required	12–18 hrs/week	8–12 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	10–15 hrs/week
Minimum Eligibility	BS: Qualifier exam open to all; Executive: Bachelor's 50%+, 2-5 yrs exp	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience
Work Experience	🔵 2-5 yrs for executive	🔵 2-5 years preferred	🔵 2-5 years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	❌ No formal placement; IITM Research Park	⚠️ Alumni network only	⚠️ Alumni network only; no campus drives
Best For	Data science aspirants; engineering managers wanting India's #1 ranked institution brand	DBA aspirants & EMBA seekers wanting European credential without AACSB premium	Globally-mobile professionals wanting Triple Crown accredited Australian MBA
⭐ Key Differentiator	India's ONLY UGC-recognised online degree from an IIT; consistently #1 NIRF Engineering	Lowest fee tier among Swiss-accredited programmes; technology + management hybrid curriculum	Triple Crown (AACSB+EQUIS+AMBA); one of few Australian universities with all 3 accreditations; strong Asia-Pacific employer network
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	12/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick	4/23 ⚠️ Runner Up	2/23
🔗 Quick Actions
Links	📄 Full Profile	📄 Full Profile	📄 Full Profile