| Established | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Type | Research Institution |
| Director | P. Balaram |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier research institution of higher learning located in Bangalore, India. It was established in 1909. According to the journal Current Science,[1] IISc currently ranks first in India in terms of research output and quality of faculty (citation and impact factor). It also ranks first among Indian universities (and South Asian universities) in the "Academic ranking of world universities" conducted by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.
