Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Telangana Secures Major Global University Partnerships for Hyderabad
Telangana wants Hyderabad to become a major center for education and knowledge.
A delegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy visited the United Kingdom, while Telangana officials visited the United States from August 19 to August 29.
Northeastern University and the University of London plan to open their first Indian offshore campuses in Hyderabad.
The London School of Economics and SOAS are considering similar educational projects.
Harvard University may offer short executive courses for government and business leaders.
Telangana also spoke with several other famous universities, including Oxford, MIT, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
The chief minister reviewed the results and told officials to continue building these partnerships.
He said the plans could help Telangana reach its economic and education goals.
Northeastern University and the University of London plan to establish their first Indian offshore campuses in Hyderabad.
The London School of Economics and SOAS will explore offshore schools and expanded academic collaboration in Telangana.
Harvard University expressed interest in offering short-term executive education programmes at Dr MCR HRD Institute.
The delegation held discussions with leaders from Oxford, MIT, London Business School, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the partnerships support Telangana’s goals of becoming a global knowledge hub and reaching a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
- Who
- The Telangana Rising delegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with Telangana officials and representatives of international universities.
- What
- The delegation secured or began pursuing partnerships, offshore campuses, executive programmes, and other collaborations with leading global universities.
- When
- The United Kingdom and United States visits took place from August 19 to August 29; the chief minister reviewed the outcomes on Monday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Why
- To transform Hyderabad into a global knowledge hub, expand educational opportunities, and support Telangana’s long-term economic targets.
- Planned offshore campuses
- Northeastern University and the University of London plan to establish their first Indian offshore campuses in Hyderabad.
- Potential academic partners
- The London School of Economics and the School of Oriental and African Studies will explore establishing offshore schools and other collaborations.
- Executive education
- Harvard University expressed intent to start short-term executive education programmes at Dr MCR HRD Institute in Hyderabad.
- Other institutions consulted
- The delegation held discussions with Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, London Business School, Cambridge University, and Imperial College London.
- Knowledge hub goal
- Telangana aims to transform Hyderabad into India’s first and largest global knowledge hub.
- Economic target
- The state is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
- Review meeting
- A Revanth Reddy held a meeting with officials on Monday to assess the visit’s outcomes and direct next steps.