UK Universities to Establish Campuses in India: A Transformative Step in Higher Education
- MGMMTeam
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
In a groundbreaking move to enhance educational collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that nine leading UK universities will establish campuses in India. This initiative, unveiled during the visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marks a significant milestone in the India-UK strategic partnership and aims to provide Indian students with access to world-class education domestically.
Universities Committed to Setting Up Campuses
The universities that have committed to establishing campuses in India include:
University of Southampton
University of Bristol
University of Liverpool
University of York
University of Aberdeen
University of Lancaster
University of Surrey
University of Coventry
Queen’s University Belfast
The University of Southampton has already inaugurated its campus in Gurugram, Haryana, marking it as the first foreign university to open a campus in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The University of Bristol has received approval from the University Grants Commission to open a new Enterprise Campus in Mumbai, scheduled to welcome students in the summer of 2026.
Strategic Alignment with India's National Education Policy
This initiative aligns with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages the establishment of foreign university campuses in the country. The move aims to provide Indian students access to world-class education without the need to study abroad, thereby promoting international academic standards and fostering a global learning environment within India.
Strengthening India-UK Educational Ties
The establishment of UK university campuses in India is expected to bolster academic exchange, collaborative research, and skill development. It also reflects a deepening of the India-UK strategic partnership, encompassing areas such as trade, defense, and technology. The presence of these institutions is anticipated to attract international students and faculty, further enhancing India's position as a global education hub.
The MGMM Outlook
The announcement of nine leading UK universities establishing campuses in India marks a historic step in the evolution of the country’s higher education landscape. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this initiative allows Indian students to access world-class education domestically, eliminating the need to travel abroad. Universities such as the University of Southampton, which has already inaugurated its campus in Gurugram, and the University of Bristol, set to open its Enterprise Campus in Mumbai by 2026, reflect the tangible progress of this ambitious plan. The move signals India’s commitment to fostering global academic standards while nurturing a competitive, internationally connected learning environment.
Beyond expanding educational opportunities, the establishment of these campuses strengthens India-UK strategic ties and facilitates collaborative research, academic exchange, and skill development. It also positions India as a global education hub, attracting international students and distinguished faculty. By integrating world-class institutions into the domestic academic framework, India not only enhances the quality of higher education but also reinforces its role in the global knowledge economy.
(Sources: India Today, Times of India, NDTV)
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