Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Southampton University Opens First India Campus in Gurugram
Imagine a British university called the University of Southampton opening a school in India!
It's like a new branch where students can study in India but still get the same great education as in the UK.
The government leaders were there to celebrate.
Students from India and other countries will be able to study subjects like computer science and business.
The new school will bring together teachers from all over the world and create opportunities for students to learn and grow.
The University of Southampton launched its Indian campus in Gurugram, Haryana.
It is the first foreign university to fully operationalize a campus in India under UGC norms.
Union Education Minister and Haryana Chief Minister inaugurated the campus.
The campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with UK academic standards.
Programs include courses in Computer Science, Economics, Business Management, and Finance.
- Who
- The University of Southampton, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
- What
- The University of Southampton opened a campus in Gurugram, India.
- When
- The campus was launched on Wednesday.
- Where
- Gurugram, Haryana, India.
- Why
- To offer globally recognized education and promote international collaboration in education, research, and innovation.
- University
- University of Southampton
- Location
- Gurugram, Haryana, India
- Programs Offered
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Courses
- Computer Science, Economics, Business Management, Finance
- Inaugurated by
- Union Education Minister & Haryana CM
- Faculty
- 75+ full-time faculty members