Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Foreign Universities Expanding to India: A Detailed Look
Several universities from other countries are opening campuses in India.
However, they're not the very top schools, like the Ivy League.
These universities will offer courses in different subjects, such as business and computer science.
Deakin University was the first to open a campus in GIFT City.
The University of Southampton will be the first to operate under UGC regulations.
This allows Indian students to get a global education closer to home.
Several foreign universities are establishing campuses in India.
Most universities are ranked in the 100-300 range globally.
Deakin University was the first to open a campus in GIFT City, Gujarat.
The University of Southampton will be the first to operate under UGC regulations.
Campuses will offer degrees in various fields, including business and computer science.
- Who
- Universities from Australia, UK, USA.
- What
- Foreign universities are establishing campuses in India.
- When
- Classes have started in July 2024 (Deakin) and will continue through 2026.
- Where
- GIFT City (Gujarat), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Greater Noida.
- Why
- To expand their global footprint and enhance the quality of Indian education.
- Universities Involved
- Deakin, Wollongong, Southampton, Liverpool, Illinois Tech, Western Sydney, Queen’s Belfast, Surrey, York
- Locations
- GIFT City (Gujarat), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Greater Noida
- Degree Programs
- Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and more
- Rankings
- QS and Times Higher Education rankings vary
- Regulatory Bodies
- UGC, IFSCA
Sources
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