International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai

The International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (IIPS) is India's premier institution dedicated to population studies, demographic research, and public health education. Established in 1956 under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, IIPS was accorded the status of a Deemed University in 1985 by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Located in the Deonar area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, the institute operates as a Public institution and stands as the nodal training and research institution in demography and population studies in the country. The International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with an 'A++' grade. The institute holds the distinction of being ranked among the top social science research institutions in India, with NIRF 2025 ranking the institute at Rank 8 in the University category. The campus spreads across 12 acres and provides a conducive environment for academic excellence and research pursuits. IIPS offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels. The institute specialises in courses related to Population Studies, Biostatistics, Public Health, Development Studies, Migration and Urban Studies, and Family and Child Welfare. The flagship programmes include M.A. and M.Phil. in Population Studies, M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Demography, and Ph.D. programmes in various specialisations. Admission to most programmes is conducted through the IIPS Entrance Examination, while some certificate and diploma courses have separate selection procedures. The institute has consistently maintained its position as the leading centre for demographic training and research in Asia, producing graduates who contribute significantly to policy-making, research, and programme implementation in India and abroad.