IIST, Asia’s first space university with many unique features, is set up under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering and Physical Sciences to meet the requirements of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and beyond. In addition to the regular curriculum, the courses will have special modules focused on space science and technology. IIST focuses on high-end research activities with the country's space programmes and related innovative ventures.