UK Universities Opening Campuses in India

1. University of Southampton

Status: First approved UK university under UGC regulations.
Campus Location: Gurugram, Delhi NCR (International Tech Park).
Launch Timeline: Academic programs starting in July/August 2025.
Offerings: B. Sc in Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Economics; M. Sc in International Management and Finance

UK rank: 80

Website: Indian Campus

2. University of Liverpool

Status: Second UK institution (and second Russell Group member) to receive UGC approval.

Campus Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Launch Timeline: Enrolment expected in August 2026 for the 2026–27 academic year.

Programs: Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Game Design (and more later)

UK rank: 165

Website: Indian Campus

3. University of York

Status: Issued a Letter of Intent to establish campus in India.

Campus Location: Mumbai.

Launch Timeline: Aiming for academic year 2026–27.

Programs: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science (AI & Cybersecurity), Business, Economics, Creative Industries, later expanding to Biotechnology and Agritech 

UK rank: 184 

Website: Information regarding Indian Campus

4. University of Aberdeen

Status: First Scottish university and among the five UK universities to receive UGC approval.

Campus Location: Not yet finalized (likely in Maharashtra or Delhi-NCR).

Launch Timeline: Expected by 2026.

Focus Areas: Expanding STEM and multidisciplinary programs

UK rank: 200+

Website: Information regarding Indian Campus

5. University of Bristol

Status: Also issued a Letter of Intent, part of the group of five UK universities.

Campus Location: Planning presence in Mumbai.

Launch Timeline: Likely targeted around 2026–27.

Focus Areas: STEM, management, and allied disciplines.

UK rank: 200-250+

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