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Nanotechnology education involves a multidisciplinary natural science education with courses such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, and molecular biology. It is being offered by many universities around the world. The first program involving nanotechnology was offered by the University of Toronto's Engineering Science program, where nanotechnology could be taken as an option.
Here is a partial list of universities offering nanotechnology education, and the degrees offered (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD in Nanotechnology).

== Africa ==

=== Egypt ===
Nile University - master's
The American University in Cairo - master's
Zewail City of Science and Technology - B.Sc
Cairo University - Faculty of Engineering - Masters of Science 

== Asia ==

=== Hong Kong ===
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - MPhil, PhD

=== India ===
VIT University, Vellore, Center for Nanotechnology Research, M.Tech. in Nanotechnology
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru, Karnataka [Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, Approved by AICTE] - B.E. Nano Technology
Desh Bhagat School of Engineering, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab Desh Bhagat University - B.Tech & M.Tech with Nanotechnology
Tezpur Central University, Napam, Tezpur (M.Sc & Ph.D in nanoscience and technology)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
IITs - B.Tech & M.Tech with Nanotechnology
Delhi Technological University (formerly DCE), Delhi - M.Tech
NITs
Central University of Jharkhand - Integrated M.Tech Nanotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia (a central university by an act of parliament), New Delhi - M.Tech (Nanotechnology) & Ph.D
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - M.Tech (Material Science and Nanotechnology, 2-year regular programme), Ph.D, Equipments: AFM, STM, HWCVD, TCVD
Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Sc + M.Tech, M.Tech
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana - M.Sc (Nanoscience & Technology) M.Tech (Nanotechnology) & Ph.D (Nano Science & Technology)
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences - Postgraduate diploma in nanotechnology.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering Sultanpur, B.Tech in (Mechanical and NanoTechnology) Engineering.
University of Madras, National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Chennai - M.Tech, M.Sc and PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, DEHRADUN-Uttarakhand, B.Tech - Material Science specialization in Nanotechnology
Nanobeach, Delhi - Advanced Nanotechnology Programs
SASTRA University, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu -M.Tech integrated in medical nanotechnology
Nano Science and Technology Consortium, Delhi - Nanotechnology Programs
Vels university, Chennai - M.Sc nanoscience
Bhagwant University, ajmer Rajasthan - B.Tech - Nanotechnology engineering
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, M.Sc Materials Science (Nanotechnology)
National Institute of Technology Calicut - M.Tech and Ph.D
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur - B.Tech, M.S. (coursework, research), M.Tech and Ph.D
Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumarakovil - M.Tech Nanotechnology
Karunya University, Coimbatore - master's and Ph.D
Anna University Chennai
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - M.Sc., M.Tech
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi - M.Sc, M.Tech
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology (Based on Physics or Chemistry or Biotechnology), M.Phil and Ph.D
Osmania University, Hyderabad - M.Sc., M.Tech
Anna University Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu - M.Tech (Nanoscience and Technology)
Centre For Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - M.Tech (Nanotechnology And Nanomaterials)
KSR College of Technology, Tiruchengode - M.Tech NanoScience and Technology
Mepco-Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi - M.Tech Nanoscience and Technology
Sarah Tucker college for Women (Affiliated with MS University, Tirunelveli) B.Sc Nanoscience
Karunya University, Coimbatore-114 - Integrated M.Sc Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and M.Tech with Nanotechnology
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur - Integrated M.Sc Nanotechnology
Indian Institute of Nano Science & TechnologyBangalore
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Anna University, Coimbatore
Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore - M.Sc in Nanoscience and Technology (2-year course)
Important:

AICTE New Delhi has added B.Tech & M.Tech Nanotechnology courses in the list of approved courses in the academic year 2011 – 2012
North Maharashtra University JALGAON M.Tech in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow. M.Sc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Noida [bachelor's and master's in Nanotechnology]
School of Nanoscience and Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416004, Maharashtra State, India (B.Sc-M.Sc 5-year integrated Course)
Department of Nanotechnology offers two year M.Sc. course in Nanotechnology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431004, Maharashtra State, India.

=== Iran ===
Iran university of science & technology - master's
Sharif University of Technology - master's, Ph.D
Tarbiat Modares University - master's, Ph.D
University of Tehran - master's, Ph.D
Amirkabir University of Technology - master's
University of Isfahan - master's
Shiraz University Archived 2018-02-16 at the Wayback Machine - master's
University of Sistan and Baluchestan Archived 19 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine - master's
University of Kurdistan - master's
Islamic Azad University of Marvdasht Archived 2019-12-03 at the Wayback Machine - master's

=== Israel ===
Bar Ilan University Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA) Archived 2 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine- with research centers for materials, medicine, energy, magnetism, cleantech and photonics. M.Sc, Ph.D, youth programs.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - with units for nanocharecerization and nanofabrication. M.Sc, Ph.D
Technion Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI)- Over 110 faculty members from 14 departments. M.Sc, Ph.D
Tel Aviv University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Interdisciplinary graduate program, marked by a large participation of students from the industry. M.Sc
The Weizmann Institute of Science - has a research group in the Department of Science Teaching that build programs for introduction high school teachers and students to Nanotechnology.

=== Japan ===
Tohoku University - bachelor's, master's, Ph.D
Nagoya University - bachelor's, master's, Ph.D
Kyushu University - master's, Ph.D
Keio University - master's
University of Tokyo - master's, Ph.D
Tokyo Institute of Technology - master's, Ph.D
Kyoto University - master's, Ph.D
Waseda University - Ph.D
Osaka University - master's, Ph.D
University of Tsukuba -master's, Ph.D
University of Electro-Communications - master's, Ph.D on Micro-Electronic

=== Kazakhstan ===
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University - master's, Ph.D

=== Malaysia ===
University Putra Malaysia - M.Sc and Ph.D programs in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology UPM-Nano
Malaysia Multimedia University - bachelor's degree in electronic engineering majoring in Nanotechnology (Nano-Engineering)
Malaysia University of Science & Technology - B.Sc in Nanoscience & Nanoengineering with Business Management