In a breakthrough in global education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today that nine British universities are establishing campuses in India. Both the leaders were speaking at the CEO Summit in Mumbai. The step will strengthen the educational ties between India and the UK, in line with the objectives of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Here is the list of UK universities and the cities where the campuses will be established.
UK Universities and Cities
- University of Southampton – Gurugram (campus already operational)
- University of Liverpool – Bangalore
- University of York – Mumbai
- University of Aberdeen – Mumbai
- University of Bristol – Mumbai
- University of Surrey – Gujarat’s GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec)
- University of Western Australia – global campuses in Chennai & Mumbai
- Deakin University & University of Wollongong opened India branch campuses in GIFT City
- Newcastle University mulls setting up campus in India, announces scholarships for students
Benefits of Campus Establishments in India
This new move will give Indian students access to the courses offered by the UK universities enabling them to attain their certificates. It will also foster joint research efforts between the UK and India, which will encourage partnerships between academia and industry to drive innovation and enhance skill development.
Prime Minister Modi also revealed that three more campuses are being readied in Gujarat’s GIFT City, further expanding the UK’s academic footprint in India’s rapidly growing education hub.
PM Starmer confirmed that the University of Lancaster and the University of Surrey have been granted approval to open new campuses in India. “The demand for the best quality higher education is very high,” Starmer said. “I am really pleased to announce that more British universities will be setting up campuses in India, making Britain India’s leading international provider of higher education and delivering on our Vision 2035.”
What PM Modi Said
“The largest and most influential delegation from the education sector so far has come with Prime Minister Starmer. It is a matter of great joy that now nine universities from the UK are going to open campuses in India. The Gurugram campus of Southampton University was recently inaugurated, and the first group of students has also taken admission,” said PM Modi.
