The UNESCO's International Centre for Engineering Education
is the world's first and only centre for it's kind in engineering
education. It is highly regarded as a most signification undertaking
in the globalisation of engineering education and has acclaimed
international recognition and support. Its principal objective
is to foster technological advancements in developing countries
through the improvement of engineering education.
As
a recognition of its high standard of engineering education
and commitment in services to the neighbouring countries,
Anna University has been identified as a seat to establish
a satellite center of the UICEE for the South Asia region.
The South Asia Centre for Engineering Education (SACEE) is
established at Anna University in the year 2000.