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UK Universities Expand in India

UK Universities Expand in India
500-year-old Scottish university opens campus in Mumbai; admissions not via JEE and CUET · indianexpress.com

The University of Aberdeen, a 500-year-old Scottish university, is opening a new campus in Mumbai, India.

This campus will start admitting students in September 2026 and will offer programs in Business Management, Economics, Data Science, Computing Science, Artificial Intelligence, and an MBA.

The university is offering a Rs 2 lakh scholarship for students who apply by January 31.

The degrees from the Mumbai campus will be the same as those from the Scottish campus, and students will have the option to spend a semester in Scotland.

The campus will be located in Powai and will have modern facilities.

Admissions will be based on academic background and subject readiness, not on entrance exams like JEE or CUET.

Meanwhile, the University of Glasgow is offering a 15,000 euro scholarship to Indian students for the academic year 2026-2027.

This scholarship is for students aiming to study a one-year, full-time master's in fields like Banking, Finance, Analytics, Economics, and Human Resource Management.

The university aims to strengthen its ties with India through new academic partnerships and scholarships.

Selected candidates will be notified by March 6 and May 29, 2026, respectively.

Key facts

University of Aberdeen
Opening Mumbai campus in 2026
University of Glasgow
Offering 15,000 euro scholarships for Indian students
University of Aberdeen Programs
Business Management, Economics, Data Science, Computing Science, MSc in AI, MBA
University of Glasgow Programs
Banking, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Human Resource Management, and more
University of Aberdeen Scholarship
Rs 2 lakh tuition fee waiver
University of Glasgow Scholarship
15,000 euro (15,78,735 rupees)
University of Aberdeen Admission Criteria
Holistic, merit-based approach (no JEE or CUET required)
University of Glasgow Admission Criteria
Academic excellence (over 70% marks in Indian terms)

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Professor Peter Edwards

Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Aberdeen

“For more than five centuries, the University of Aberdeen has stood for academic excellence, purpose-driven learning, and global engagement. Our entry into India reflects our commitment to delivering world-class, future-focused education to one of the world’s most dynamic talent ecosystems. The MoU with the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) marks an important milestone towards the establishment of the University’s future campus at the proposed Educity, and further strengthening our long-term partnership with India. As we prepare to welcome our first cohort, we look forward to building a globally connected academic community and working closely with stakeholders to foster meaningful collaborations that support India’s education and innovation ambitions.”
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Alison Barrett MBE

Country Director India at the British Council

“I congratulate the University of Aberdeen on opening admissions for its Mumbai campus. International campuses are aligned with the priorities of the UK-India Vision 2035 and the National Education Policy 2020, and will expand access to globally recognised education, strengthening academic collaboration, and creating meaningful opportunities for students and educators. As the first Scottish university to be granted permission to establish a campus in India, Aberdeen’s entry reflects the growing trust and shared ambition between India and the UK.”
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Harjinder Kang

British Deputy High Commissioner to Western India and His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to South Asia

“The University of Aberdeen opening its first Indian campus in Mumbai brings the India-UK Vision 2035 to life. As the first Scottish university to take this step, Aberdeen is expanding access to world-class UK degrees and equipping young people with future-ready skills in AI, data, and business. This is what our education partnership looks like in action – a shared commitment to nurture the next generation of global talent.”
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