Archive · 27 Jul 2026
IIMs Expand to Metro Cities and Global Markets
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are changing their approach to education.
Traditionally, IIMs were located in quiet, secluded places to focus on learning.
However, they are now expanding to big cities and even other countries.
This is because they want to offer more programs, like undergraduate degrees, and be more relevant globally.
For example, IIM Kozhikode has opened a new campus in Kochi, which is close to the city and easy to reach.
IIM Ahmedabad is opening a campus in Dubai to offer an MBA program tailored to the Middle East.
IIM Bangalore is also planning to open a campus in Indonesia.
These changes show that IIMs are adapting to meet the needs of students and businesses around the world.
IIMs are expanding to urban and global locations to meet demand and enhance relevance.
IIM Kozhikode opened a new urban learning center in Kochi, offering executive education and undergraduate programs.
IIM Ahmedabad is opening a branch campus in Dubai in 2025, offering an MBA program tailored to the Middle East.
IIM Bangalore is expanding with a new campus in Jigani for undergraduate programs and plans an overseas campus in Indonesia.
IIMs are leveraging their global alumni network to attract top-tier students and faculty.
- Who
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- What
- Expansion into metro cities and global markets
- When
- Ongoing, with specific plans for 2025
- Where
- India (Kochi, Noida, Mumbai, Ranchi, Rohtak, Bangalore, Ahmedabad) and internationally (Dubai, Indonesia)
- Why
- To meet demand for executive education, launch undergraduate degrees, and build global footprints
Traditional IIM Model
Modern IIM Expansion
Campus Location
Traditional IIM Model
IIMs should remain in secluded, fully residential campuses to foster learning.
Modern IIM Expansion
IIMs should expand to urban and global locations to meet demand and enhance relevance.
Program Offerings
Traditional IIM Model
IIMs should focus on postgraduate programs only.
Modern IIM Expansion
IIMs should introduce undergraduate programs to attract a broader student base.
Faculty Deployment
Traditional IIM Model
Faculty should be based at the main campus for consistency.
Modern IIM Expansion
Faculty should be deployed across multiple campuses to ensure local relevance.
- IIM Kozhikode Urban Learning Centre
- Kalamassery, Kochi
- IIM Ahmedabad Dubai Campus
- Opening in September 2025
- IIM Bangalore Jigani Campus
- 20 km from main campus
- IIM Bangalore Overseas Campus
- Planned in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ
- IIM Lucknow Satellite Campus
- Noida, established in 2005