9 British Universities to Open Campuses in India
9 British Universities to Open Campuses in India : In a historic step to redefine global education partnerships, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have jointly announced that 9 leading British universities will establish campuses in India. This landmark initiative marks a new chapter in India-UK educational collaboration under the Vision 2035 Roadmap, reinforcing mutual commitment to innovation, research, and skill development.
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University of Southampton Launches First Campus in Gurugram
Among these prestigious institutions, the University of Southampton has become the first to inaugurate its Gurugram campus, with the inaugural batch of students already enrolled. The campus will offer globally recognized programs tailored to align with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, allowing Indian students to pursue world-class education without leaving their homeland.
Expansion Plans Across Major Indian Cities
The initiative extends beyond Gurugram — several top British universities are set to open their doors in major Indian cities. The University of Bristol, for instance, has secured UGC approval to launch its Enterprise Campus in Mumbai by summer 2026, offering courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.
This expansion signifies a transformative collaboration that aims to make British-quality education accessible in India, reduce brain drain, and promote research-based learning that connects academia with industry.
Strengthening India-UK Strategic Partnership
The announcement came during Keir Starmer’s first official visit to India on October 8–9, 2025, where both leaders reviewed the progress of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Vision 2035 Roadmap focuses on bolstering cooperation across trade, investment, defense, climate, energy, and education.
This visit also witnessed the arrival of the largest-ever British business delegation, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral economic and educational relations. The newly signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is projected to reduce import costs, create jobs for youth, and boost trade opportunities for both nations.
Vision 2035: Transforming the Education Landscape
Adopted during Prime Minister Modi’s UK visit in July 2025, the India-UK Vision 2035 Roadmap has opened unprecedented opportunities for academic cooperation and institutional exchange. The decision to allow British universities to set up campuses in India reflects a shared commitment to:
- Provide Indian students access to world-class education.
- Encourage collaborative research and innovation.
- Build stronger education-industry linkages.
- Promote faculty and student mobility between both nations.
A Win-Win for Students and Industry
Experts believe this initiative will empower Indian students with globally competitive degrees while stimulating India’s research and startup ecosystem. It also aligns perfectly with India’s vision to become a global knowledge hub by integrating international standards within its domestic education framework.
As the first campuses open and more are announced, this India-UK educational partnership is expected to serve as a model for global academic collaboration, combining the strengths of both nations in education, innovation, and human capital development.
9 British Universities to Open Campuses in India
Nine leading British universities, including the University of Southampton and the University of Bristol, are set to open campuses in India under PM Modi and Keir Starmer’s Vision 2035 Roadmap — marking a historic boost for global education and research collaboration.
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