Nine UK Universities Expand to India Through New Global Campuses
Nine UK universities have announced plans to open campuses in India through transnational education partnerships. These institutions are teaming up with local and international organisations to establish their presence in the country. The move follows growing interest from both British and Indian stakeholders in expanding higher education collaborations.
The University of York is setting up its Mumbai campus with support from Emeritus and Daskalos. These two firms are also collaborating with the University of Liverpool, the University of Bristol, and potentially the University of Aberdeen on similar projects.
The University of Southampton has chosen Gurugram for its new campus. To make this happen, it partnered with the Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) and received strategic guidance from the India Business Group. Other UK institutions, such as the University of Surrey and Coventry University, are also moving forward with their Indian campuses. Surrey is working with GUS Global Services, while Coventry has teamed up with Study World for its GIFT City location.
Beyond universities, a wide range of potential contributors could play a role in these expansions. Multinational tech firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, along with global cloud providers such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, may offer financing, technology, or market access. Indian conglomerates like Tata Group, Reliance, and Adani could also get involved. Additionally, international agencies such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) might provide funding or expertise.
Investors, including Sequoia India, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Elevation Capital, could support these initiatives financially. NGOs, social enterprises, and academic institutions like the IITs, IISc, and other Indian universities may contribute research or operational assistance. State governments, industry associations, and trade partners from other countries are also expected to participate in various capacities.
Other organisations, such as GEDU Global Education, UniQuad, Amity, and the British Council, could help UK universities navigate the process of establishing campuses in India.
The expansion of UK universities into India involves partnerships with education providers, businesses, and government bodies. These collaborations aim to bring international academic programmes to Indian students while leveraging local and global expertise. The projects are expected to strengthen educational ties between the two countries in the coming years.
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