Humanities & Social Sciences

Overview

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at IIT Kanpur was established in 1960. It offers world-class education and research in various fields of humanities and social sciences.

Vision: To be a global leader in humanities and social sciences education and research.

Head of Department: Prof. R.K. Singh

Programs Offered

• B.Sc: Humanities & Social Sciences
• M.A: Humanities & Social Sciences
• Ph.D: Doctoral Programs

Official Website: iitk.ac.in/hss

Email: head_hss@iitk.ac.in

Phone: +91-512-259-7400

Research Areas

• Philosophy & Ethics
• Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
• Sociology & Anthropology
• Linguistics & Literature
• History & Cultural Studies

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