University of Liverpool Announces New International Campus in India

By Advay June 1, 2025
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The University of Liverpool has officially announced plans to establish an international branch campus in Bengaluru, India, marking a significant step in expanding UK-India educational ties.

Approved by India’s University Grants Commission, the University of Liverpool, Bengaluru is set to welcome its first cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students in August 2026. Initial courses will include Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, and notably, Game Design – a first for UK campuses in India.

Vice-Chancellor Tim Jones hailed India’s push to increase higher education enrolment as “visionary” and said opening a campus in Karnataka is a “natural next step” in the university’s global strategy. “We look forward to offering students a world-class learning experience and driving a strong research culture that benefits both industry and society,” he added.

The move follows similar developments from UK universities. The University of Southampton recently became the first British institution to gain a campus licence from the Indian government, while others have launched operations in GIFT City, India’s special economic zone.

Through its Bengaluru campus, the University of Liverpool aims to provide Indian students access to global mobility schemes and UK students with study abroad opportunities in India. The campus will also foster cross-border research and academic collaborations.

The university already holds long-standing partnerships in India, including a 20-year collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and joint work with the Indian Institute of Science and Hindustan Unilever.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our ties with India and create exciting educational and research collaborations,” said Tariq Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement.

British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, called the development a key milestone in the UK-India education partnership, highlighting its role in shaping future growth and innovation across both nations.

The new campus aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020 and is expected to strengthen academic exchange, innovation, and cultural collaboration between the UK and India.

Source: THE PIE NEWS

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