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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Bengaluru's entrepreneurial spirit drew us to India: V-C Tim Jones on Liverpool university's independent campus
The University of Liverpool, a globally ranked UK institution, is set to open its first independent campus in India by September 2026 in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone as the second major UK university after Southampton to establish a presence in the country. With a strong focus on forging industry partnerships to enhance student employability, the campus aims to deliver world-class education tailored to the nation's dynamic job market, replicating the success of its acclaimed China venture. Speaking to The Indian Express, Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, emphasised that 'Bengaluru's entrepreneurial spirit' drew the institution to set up a campus in India. The decision to choose Bengaluru, he said, was also driven by 'the university's long-standing collaborations in the city, including a 20-year partnership with Nimhans (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences) on infectious disease research' which played a crucial role in forming World Health Organization's (WHO) vaccine guidelines for Japanese encephalitis, saving an estimated 2 lakh lives. Collaborations with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Unilever further solidified the city's appeal as a hub for innovation and research. 'Bengaluru's entrepreneurial spirit and demand for higher education make it the perfect fit,' Jones noted. He also highlighted the university's commitment to building robust ties with local and multinational companies to ensure graduates are job-ready. 'We are signing MoUs with companies like Wipro and Axis Bank to provide placements, work experience, and industry-driven curriculum input,' Jones said. 'This model, successful in Liverpool with partners like Unilever, will be adapted to Bengaluru's vibrant, high-tech ecosystem.' Welcoming the varsity's entry into Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, 'Karnataka has always been at the forefront of education and innovation. The University of Liverpool's decision to set up its first foreign campus in Bengaluru reinforces our status as a global knowledge destination. We welcome them wholeheartedly and are committed to extending all support to make this venture a grand success.' The Bengaluru campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in high-demand fields such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Biomedical Sciences, and Games Design. These programmes will mirror the curriculum and quality of Liverpool's UK campus, ensuring global recognition of degrees. The campus, approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in just three to four months following an application in December 2024, will start with a few hundred students and aims to grow to 5,000 in five years and 10,000 in ten years. A blended faculty model will prioritise local hires, with a small proportion of Liverpool-based staff ensuring academic consistency. A University of Liverpool Provost will oversee operations and maintain global standards. Addressing affordability concerns, Jones acknowledged India's diverse economic landscape. 'We are working on a fee structure sensitive to the local context, with details and scholarship information to be announced soon,' he said. Sustainability will also be embedded across the curriculum, particularly in fields like AI, where energy consumption is a growing concern. Unlike its joint-venture campus in Suzhou, China, which hosts 27,000 students, the Bengaluru campus will be a fully independent Liverpool entity, supported by Indian operational partners. While the exact location is yet to be finalised, an announcement is expected soon. The university dismissed any plans for additional overseas campuses. Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner in Bengaluru, said: 'The UK and India have made a commitment to refresh and deepen our partnership to deliver even more for both countries. Our expanded partnership will deliver iconic, forward-looking collaborations in diverse areas such as AI and semiconductors, higher education campuses, and green energy initiatives. The announcement of Liverpool University opening a campus in Bengaluru is both evidence and a celebration of the UK-India partnership.' He added, 'The Technology Security Initiative, announced in July 2024, will deliver crucial collaboration on telecoms innovation and unlock investment across emerging technologies. Furthermore, the UK-India FTA announced recently delivers on the UK government's core mission of growing the economy, raising living standards, and putting money in people's pockets.'
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
University of Liverpool's first international campus to come up in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: In a major development for India's higher education, the University of Liverpool—one of the UK's most prestigious institutions and a member of the elite Russell Group—announced on Tuesday its plans to establish its first international campus in Bengaluru. The university aims to begin operations by 2026. The proposed campus marks the first time a Russell Group university will set up a physical presence in India. The Bengaluru campus will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences and Game Design — the first time a UK university will offer these courses from an Indian campus. More disciplines are expected to be introduced in the coming years. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the move as a 'landmark moment' in Karnataka's educational journey. 'For many years, our best students went abroad to study. Today, a top global university is choosing to come here. This is not just an expansion — it is a recognition of Karnataka's emergence as a knowledge capital,' he said. The CM added that the state government would ensure that the university is provided with all necessary support, including world-class infrastructure and an enabling policy environment. 'Our government doesn't just offer land or policy — we offer a shared vision. Like the University of Liverpool, we believe education should change lives, and research should solve real-world problems,' Siddaramaiah added. To strengthen industry-academic collaboration, the University of Liverpool also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based IT giant Wipro. The MoU aims to foster joint research initiatives, build innovation platforms and develop skill-building programmes.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
University of Liverpool set to be Bengaluru's first foreign varsity campus, to bring in game design, AI courses
Bengaluru: The University of Liverpool, UK, will bring its unique programme in game design, along with computer science, artificial intelligence, data science in business, business management, accounting and finance, and biomedical sciences programmes to its Bengaluru campus from 2026. The university, which will be the first foreign university to open a campus in Bengaluru, signed the letter of intent in Delhi on Monday and announced its arrival on Tuesday in Bengaluru. The varsity will open next summer in Aug 2026 and start teaching from Sept. While the plan is to begin with a few hundred students, the varsity hopes to reach 10,000 students in 10 years. "We have a big gaming industry in Liverpool. The games design programme comes from one of our humanities departments and one of our science departments. It is a very attractive programme in the UK, and we think it will be so there as well," said Prof Tim Jones, vice-chancellor, University of Liverpool. "The degree programmes are the same ones we run in Liverpool, with the same curriculum. Part of the reason why we chose Bengaluru is the partnerships we've already got in the city — with IISc and nimhans. We've had a 20-year relationship with Unilever. So we'll be building a network of collaborations with other universities and companies so that we can really do some impactful research as well," the VC said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Espalhe a sua marca para milhares de pessoas Balinhas Personalizadas Solicite orçamento Undo The land for the campus is being identified but the VC refused to divulge the location. Sources said the university is considering the campus of Azim Premji University, among others, while the state govt is also keen on bringing them to KWIN city, which is still in the planning stage. The VC also did not reveal fees or scholarship details. "The robust placement system for internships, placements, work experience in Liverpool is something we are proud of. And we intend to do something very similar here in Bengaluru. But of course, we'll be working predominantly with the local employers to achieve that," he said. The university has signed MoUs with various companies, including Wipro. The university has a foreign campus in China, for the past 20 years, with 27,000 students. "We have a lot of experience in establishing a campus in another country, growing its scale and quality," he added. Western Sydney University chooses Noida Western Sydney University, which initially expressed interest in setting up a campus in Bengaluru, has now picked Noida to set up a seven-acre campus. With this, the University of Liverpool is set to be Bengaluru's first foreign university campus. It may be recalled that in Nov 2024, WSU had announced plans to start a campus in Bengaluru, offering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) courses, with a focus on agriculture. The then Australian High Commission said WSU had deep partnerships in research with Bengaluru, which it hoped to strengthen with a campus. However, WSU has now signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh govt. It may be noted that UP's higher education incentive policy 2024 offers financial incentives to attract domestic and international institutions.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
University of Liverpool announces its first India campus in Bengaluru; Minister MB Patil says,
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 27 (ANI): The University of Liverpool, part of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, on Tuesday marked its plans to open Bengaluru's first Foreign University campus by 2026, a release said. The event with senior dignitaries from the Government of Karnataka, including Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah, welcomed a new chapter in UK-India higher education collaboration. The announcement was a celebration of cross-border collaboration and was marked by the presence of several senior ministers who welcomed the University to Bengaluru. The event witnessed the presence of MC Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education; Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health & Family Welfare; and MB Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, each representing the state's unified vision to position Karnataka as a hub for world-class learning. Speaking to reporters after the event, Karnataka Minister MB Patil said, 'Bengaluru is a global city, being the Silicon Valley of India. We are pioneers in private professional colleges. The journey started with Manipal and all other institutions. Now we are getting all the top foreign universities in the Global 500 to Bengaluru.' 'This will further enhance Bengaluru's global image. With institutions like the Indian Institute of Science, ISRO, DRDO and it is a great leap forward for Bengaluru, so if all foreign universities come and establish their set-ups over here, our children who want to go to various countries for studies can have the same advantage in Bengaluru...' he said. According to a release, the new Bengaluru campus will be grounded in the university's research-intensive culture and internationally recognised academic standards. It will also serve as a catalyst for deepening partnerships with Karnataka's dynamic innovation ecosystem, connecting students and researchers to emerging industry needs in both India and the UK. The initial set of programmes will include Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, and Game Design, offered for the first time by a UK university campus in India. A broader portfolio of disciplines is expected to be added in subsequent phases. Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, said, 'We are proud to take this significant step in our long-standing relationship with India by opening a world-class campus in Bengaluru. The state of Karnataka's reputation as a knowledge and technology powerhouse makes it an ideal home for the University's campus in India. We are committed to delivering transformative education and research in partnership with local communities, institutions and industries.' In line with its commitment to building industry-academic partnerships, Professor Tariq Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Global Engagements and Partnerships, University of Liverpool, added that the University also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Bengaluru-headquartered IT giant Wipro Limited, as well as Axis Bank and TiE Bangalore. Welcoming the University's entry into Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, 'Karnataka has always been at the forefront of education and innovation. The University of Liverpool's decision to set up its first foreign campus in Bengaluru reinforces our status as a global knowledge destination. We welcome them wholeheartedly and are committed to extending all support to make this venture a grand success.' Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner in Bengaluru, said: 'The UK and India have made a commitment to refresh and deepen our partnership to deliver even more for both countries. Our expanded partnership will deliver iconic, forward-looking collaborations in diverse areas such as AI and semiconductors, higher education campuses, and green energy initiatives. The announcement of Liverpool University opening a campus in Bengaluru is both evidence and a celebration of the UK-India partnership.' He added: 'The Technology Security Initiative, announced in July 2024, will deliver crucial collaboration on telecoms innovation and unlock investment across emerging technologies. Furthermore, the UK-India FTA announced recently that it delivers on the UK government's core mission of growing the economy, raising living standards, and putting money in people's pockets.' Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, MB Patil, stated, 'The University of Liverpool choosing Karnataka for its first overseas campus reflects our state's growing global stature as a hub for both industry and intellect. This collaboration will drive deeper ties between academia and sectors like electronics, aerospace, and biotechnology--through joint research, internships, and curriculum design. It will also benefit MSMEs and startups by opening access to world-class mentorship and innovation platforms.' The University already enjoys robust collaborations in Karnataka, including a 20-year research partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), which has helped inform World Health Organisation vaccine policies, saving over 200,000 lives. Ongoing engagements with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and corporate partners like Hindustan Unilever further highlight the University's longstanding commitment to the state. Alongside the campus launch, the University's leadership is exploring broader partnerships with Indian enterprises and global organisations to fuel innovation, entrepreneurship and upskilling. These efforts are set to create impactful opportunities for both domestic and international students. With the new Bengaluru campus to be operational by 2026, the University of Liverpool aims to bring globally recognised UK education to Indian students, strengthen academic-industry partnerships, and contribute to Karnataka's ambition of becoming an international hub for learning and innovation. (ANI)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru campus of University of Liverpool to start operations in September 2026
The University of Liverpool, founded in 1881 in Liverpool, U.K., will open its campus in Bengaluru in September 2026. The Bengaluru campus would be grounded in the university's research-intensive culture and internationally recognised academic standards, said Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, after making the announcement on Tuesday. According to Prof. Jones, the initial set of programmes will include business management, accounting and finance, computer science, biomedical sciences, and game design, offered for the first time by a U.K. university campus in India. A broader portfolio of disciplines is expected to be added in subsequent phases. 'The state of Karnataka's reputation as a knowledge and technology powerhouse makes it an ideal home for the university's campus in India,'' he said. According to officials, the university will commence operations from a temporary campus, while the location to build a permanent campus and land and investment required etc. were yet to be decided. Welcoming the university's entry into Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said: 'Karnataka has always been at the forefront of education and innovation. The University of Liverpool's decision to set up its first foreign campus in Bengaluru reinforces our status as a global knowledge destination.'' M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education, termed it a 'significant leap'' in Karnataka's education system and the presence of University of Liverpool would further the educational ecosystem of the state. Speaking on the occasion, M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, said the collaboration will drive deeper ties between academia and sectors like electronics, aerospace, and biotechnology. He invited the University of Liverpool to explore KWIN City (a Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation City being developed by the State government between Doddaballapur and Dobbspet) to base this partnership. Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner for Karnataka and Kerala, said the U.K. and India have made a commitment to refresh and deepen their partnership to deliver even more for both countries. Their expanded partnership would deliver iconic, forward-looking collaborations in diverse areas such as AI and semiconductors, higher education campuses, and green energy initiatives. The University of Liverpool also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with city-based tech firm Wipro to establish a high-impact alliance designed to advance research, spearhead innovation, and cultivate future-ready talent through targeted skill development.
