Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Karnataka Seeks Foreign University Campuses for KWIN City
Karnataka is building a large development called KWIN City.
It wants universities from other countries to open campuses there.
Six universities have already signed agreements with the state.
Some universities and companies want buildings designed especially for their needs.
The government may build these facilities so the institutions can use them for 30 to 40 years.
KWIN City will also include homes, medical institutions and shared facilities.
Toyota plans to build an innovation centre there.
Karnataka is also planning an aerospace park near Mysuru and semiconductor facilities near Nanjangud.
Karnataka wants foreign universities to establish campuses in the 5,000-acre KWIN City development.
Imperial College London, UNSW, Liverpool, Lancaster, La Trobe and Flinders universities have signed agreements with the state.
The government is considering a build-to-suit model allowing institutions to use customized buildings for 30–40 years.
Fourteen companies and research institutions have agreements for KWIN City, including Toyota, which is planning an innovation centre.
Karnataka also plans an aerospace park near Mysuru and has identified land near Nanjangud for semiconductor industries.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, represented by Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil, along with foreign universities, companies and research institutions.
- What
- The government plans to attract foreign university campuses and modern industries to KWIN City and other parts of Karnataka.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday, August 21; space-allotment work is expected to begin over the following year.
- Where
- KWIN City is being developed across 5,000 acres between Doddaballapura and Dabaspet; related projects are planned near Mysuru airport and Nanjangud.
- Why
- The government aims to develop education, research, innovation, manufacturing and modern industries in Karnataka.
- KWIN City location and size
- A 5,000-acre development between Doddaballapura and Dabaspet.
- Development status
- Work on the first phase is under way and tendering has been completed.
- Agreements
- Fourteen companies and research institutions have entered into agreements for KWIN City.
- Universities named
- Imperial College London, the University of New South Wales, the University of Liverpool, Lancaster University, La Trobe University and Flinders University.
- Build-to-suit model
- Customized buildings could allow institutions to operate from them for 30–40 years.
- Planned facilities
- The project is expected to include medical institutions, an Indian Institute of Science presence, a National Law School of India University campus, residences and common amenities.
- Other projects
- An aerospace park is planned near Mysuru airport, while land has been identified near Nanjangud for semiconductor industries.
