In a landmark announcement during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that nine leading universities from the United Kingdom are set to launch campuses across India. The decision underscores a new thrust in educational cooperation between the two nations.
Already, the Gurugram campus of the University of Southampton is operational, and the first cohort of students has enrolled. “It is a matter of great joy that nine UK universities are now going to establish campuses in India,” Modi remarked, highlighting the strength of the education delegation accompanying Starmer.
UK Universities and Their Indian Campuses
Among the institutions confirmed to set up branches in India are:
| UK University | Proposed Indian Campus Location |
|---|---|
| University of Southampton | Gurugram (already functioning) |
| University of Liverpool | Bengaluru |
| University of York | Mumbai |
| University of Aberdeen | Mumbai |
| University of Bristol | Mumbai |
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