15 foreign universities to set up campuses in India this academic year
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday announced that as many as 15 international universities are gearing up to set up campuses in India in the current academic year, with a special focus on STEM disciplines—Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Biomedical Sciences (STEMB).Among them, the University of Liverpool has officially been granted permission by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open its campus in Bengaluru. The formal Letter of Intent (LoI) was handed over to university officials at a ceremony in New Delhi, presided over by Minister Pradhan.advertisementThis makes the University of Liverpool the second international institution to receive LoI status under the UGC's 2023 guidelines for the establishment and operation of foreign higher educational institution campuses in India. The first LoI was issued to the University of Southampton last year, which is also expected to launch its India campus soon.
Founded in 1881 and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Liverpool is the fourth foreign institution to publicly declare its intention to operate in India.According to Minister Pradhan, this movement aligns with the vision of transforming India into a "Viksit Bharat" (developed India) by 2047. He reiterated that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides the framework for this transformation, emphasising a globally oriented and future-ready education system aimed at developing global citizens.STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSadvertisementDuring the LoI event, three key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with notable organisations such as AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited, YouWeCan, Dream11, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). These collaborations aim to drive innovation and create mutually beneficial academic and industry linkages.Speaking on the occasion, Vineet Joshi, Interim Chairperson of UGC and Secretary of Higher Education, said the LoI represents more than just a procedural milestone. 'It signals a broader transformation in India's higher education sector—anchored in strategic reforms, international collaboration, and a robust policy framework,' he noted.With global institutions recognising the potential of India's academic ecosystem, the country's ambition of becoming a global hub for education seems increasingly within reach.Must Watch
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