The Delhi campus, the flagship and headquarters of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, serves as the primary center for advanced education and research in international business and trade. Established in 1963, it hosts a wide array of postgraduate and executive programs tailored to develop leaders in global commerce, policy, and management. With state-of-the-art infrastructure overlooking Qutub Minar, it emphasizes rigorous academics, industry interface, and international collaborations.
MBA (International Business) - Flagship two-year full-time program covering trade policy, marketing, finance, and operations.
PhD in Management with focus on international trade and economics.
Executive PGDM in International Business and Marketing.
Certificate programs in Export-Import Management and WTO studies.
Research centers: Centre for Trade Policy & WTO, Centre for International Trade in Technology & Services.
Short-term executive development programs for professionals in supply chain, trade finance, and digital trade.
The campus fosters innovation through case studies, simulations, and live projects with trade bodies, preparing students for roles in MNCs, export houses, and government agencies.
GIFT City Campus
GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
The GIFT City campus, situated in India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), specializes in finance and trade programs aligned with global financial hubs. Housed in a modern tower, it caters to the growing demand for expertise in offshore finance, international banking, and fintech within the GIFT ecosystem.
MBA (International Business) with focus on financial services and IFSC regulations.
Executive programs in International Finance and Trade Finance.
Specializations in Fintech, Blockchain in Trade, and GIFT City operations.
Certificate courses in Offshore Banking and Capital Markets.
Research centers on IFSC development and sustainable finance.
Partnerships with SEBI, RBI, and IFSCA for regulatory training.
The campus provides unparalleled access to financial institutions in GIFT City, offering hands-on exposure to derivatives trading, reinsurance, and aircraft leasing, preparing professionals for the global finance landscape.
Kakinada Campus
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
The Kakinada campus, located in a strategic coastal smart city, focuses on integrated management education with specialization in business analytics and international trade logistics. Currently operating from JNTU premises while developing a permanent 25-acre facility, it targets the burgeoning needs of port-led economy and analytics-driven decision making in trade.
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM): 5-year BBA-MBA in Business Analytics and International Business (2026-31 intake).
Emphasis on data analytics for trade forecasting and supply chain optimization.
Programs leveraging proximity to Kakinada Port for maritime trade and logistics.
Executive programs in trade analytics and sustainable supply chains.
Research in port management, fisheries export, and petrochemical trade.
Collaborations with local industries for skill development in analytics tools.
Aimed at nurturing young talent for India's blue economy, the campus integrates technology with trade studies through labs and industry projects.
Kolkata Campus
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Kolkata campus of IIFT, established to extend its reach in Eastern India, specializes in international business education with a strong emphasis on regional trade dynamics in South Asia and ASEAN. Nestled in a serene location behind Ruby General Hospital, it mirrors the Delhi campus in academic rigor while focusing on practical training for export-oriented industries in the east.
MBA (International Business) - Full-time two-year program identical to Delhi, with electives in agribusiness and textiles trade.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business.
Executive PGDM in International Marketing.
Customized management development programs for SMEs in international trade.
Focus areas: Trade in services, logistics, and cross-border e-commerce.
Industry collaborations with Eastern ports and trade councils.
The campus promotes experiential learning through trade fairs, internships with Kolkata Port Trust, and research on Indo-Bangla trade corridors, equipping students for dynamic careers in global supply chains.
