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Business Standard
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Maha working with 5 more foreign universities to set up campuses in MMR: CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the state government is working with five more foreign universities to set up their campuses in the Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR), after it granted letters of intent (LoI) to five foreign varsities to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai, a part of MMR. 'We are working with them. But we cannot disclose their names,' Fadnavis said on Saturday after the government granted LOIs to Aberdeen University, the University of York, the University of Western Australia, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), aiming to create an international education city at Navi Mumbai. He said EduCity is being developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) of Maharashtra, and the campuses are planned within a 5-kilometre radius of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Fadnavis clarified that the government will only facilitate the universities' plans to set up campuses in MMR and that the state will not bear any financial responsibility. Professor Guy Littlefair, deputy vice-chancellor (education and student experience), University of Western Australia, said, 'We've worked with the University Grants Commission, and we've looked at the expertise we have at our university, and we've looked at the demand locally here within the region. And we have decided to progress in the first instance with business courses and also STEM courses, in particular computer science.' Littlefair confirmed that the UGC has given universities an 18-month window to start their operations after receiving the LoIs. Speaking about the student enrollment plans, Littlefair said, 'We're going to start off in the hundreds and head towards the thousands in the next five to ten years.' Besides, Fadnavis stated that, apart from an educity, the government is also creating a medicity, a sports city and an innovation city. 'This innovation city will be one of its kind, will host all the innovation ecosystems in the arena, and it will be such an ecosystem that will foster all the next-generation technologies and innovations.'
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Five foreign universities announce campus in India, admissions in 2026: Check list of institutes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formally issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to leading universities from the UK, USA, Australia, and Italy, allowing them to establish campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai region. The handover took place at a ceremony in Mumbai today, presided over by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, other deputy chief ministers, vice-chancellors of the participating universities, and various dignitaries and stakeholders. The universities receiving the LoIs include University of York (UK), University of Western Australia (UWA), University of Aberdeen (UK), Illinois Institute of Technology (USA), and IED Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy). Additionally, the University of Western Australia will also be establishing a second campus in Chennai. The issuance of LoIs marks a significant step toward implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's vision for the internationalisation of higher education in India. With this, the recipient universities have received the official green-light to proceed with setting up their campuses in the country. Sources told the Indian Express has learnt that following the handing-over of Letters of Intent (LoIs) by the UGC, the universities now have an 18-month timeline within which they are likely to announce admissions for a fresh cohort. It is expected that the admission cycle for most of these institutions will commence sometime before December 2026. Earlier, two UK universities, the University of Southampton and the University of Liverpool — had announced their plans to open campuses in India. The University of Southampton will begin its first admission cycle this September at its Gurgaon campus, while the University of Liverpool is expected to start operations by September 2026 in Bengaluru. The universities are expected to be set up in Navi Mumbai, as part of a planned International Education City near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The initiative, led by the Government of Maharashtra with support from CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation), aims to create a dedicated 5-km education hub, the first of its kind in India, where students can access world-class international education without leaving the country. In May, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis had announced that CIDCO plans to establish this 'Edu City' in Navi Mumbai, which will host campuses of foreign universities for the first time in India.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
5 global universities get nod to open campuses in India
NEW DELHI: India's push to become a global education hub is gathering momentum, with five foreign universities receiving Letters of Intent (LoIs) to establish campuses in the country. Close to a dozen international institutions by the start of the next academic session are likely to have an Indian campus, according to govt sources. The LoIs - cleared after evaluation by the University Grants Commission - have gone to Victoria University (Australia), University of Liverpool (UK), Western Sydney University (Australia), Illinois Institute of Technology (US) and Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy). In addition, six more are under scrutiny & being evaluated by Liberalized Degree Campuses (LDC) committee. Till now, three foreign universities have established physical campuses in India - Australia's Deakin University and University of Wollongong in Gujarat's GIFT City, and UK's University of Southampton in Gurgaon. "Several universities are in the pipeline. Out of them, five have received LoIs. As per my knowledge, six more are under scrutiny and being evaluated by our LDC committee," said union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in an exclusive conversation. "We've engaged with several top global universities with high QS rankings and strong funding - only such universities will be considered. They must meet all our criteria," he added. The upcoming campuses are expected to offer high-quality courses in STEM and management, sectors identified as national priorities.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
I-CATS strengthens ties with 19 industries, 22 TVET institutions in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak's i-CATS University College has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoIs) with 19 industry partners and 22 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to strengthen strategic workforce development networks in the state. The exchange ceremony was witnessed by Sarawak Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapa'ee yesterday. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Annuar emphasised that both academics and industries play a crucial role in realising the state government's policies. "Without alignment between academic vision and government policies, as well as active support from the industry sector, all the well-intended policies will not be achieved within the expected timeframe. "Therefore, today's (yesterday) ceremony marks an important milestone in our efforts to ensure that Sarawak moves towards becoming a carbon-free, developed state and a region that fosters the development of green technology," he said. Meanwhile, i-CATS vice-chancellor Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the exchange of LoIs with 22 TVET institutions reflects the university college's commitment to developing a robust linkage system that supports academic mobility and lifelong learning. "Through this initiative, graduates from polytechnics, vocational colleges, community colleges, and technical colleges will have a direct pathway to further their studies in diploma and bachelor's degree programmes at i-CATS. "We will actively promote technology-based academic programmes, providing a clear academic pathway for students to continue their studies up to the master's and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels. Mohamad Kadim said this collaboration bridges the gap between technical training and higher education, offering a more accessible, affordable, and achievable future for students across Sarawak. He said i-CATS is also actively implementing various strategic initiatives with the goal of achieving full university status by 2026. "Among the key steps being taken are the development of new faculties, such as the Faculty of Energy Transition, the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, and the establishment of the i-CATS Digital Business School," he said. – Bernama
