The International Center for Journalists has announced the launch of a non-profit educational center in New Delhi, India, that will open this fall. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is August 7.

The International Media Institute of India (IMII) in New Delhi, aims to use cutting-edge, hands-on journalism instruction with the highest international standards, according to ICFJ. IMII will be run by ICFJ in collaboration with leading Indian editors. The institute will be hiring international and Indian faculty.

The one-year postgraduate program will give entry-level journalists the professional and technical expertise to work across print, audio, video and new media platforms. The school will place a strong emphasis on covering economic and social issues facing poor communities. Several scholarships will be available for students in need. Additionally, all students will receive a laptop computer.

At the end of the 11-month course, all students will receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and will be fully qualified to work as reporters or copy editors in traditional or new media platforms.

More information on IMII can be found at http://www.icfj.org and http://www.imii.co.in.