In a major push to strengthen India-UK educational collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today announced that nine British universities will establish campuses in India. The announcement was made at the CEO Summit in Mumbai, with the University of Southampton already operational in Gurugram, welcoming its first batch of students.
The expansion aligns with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to offer Indian students access to world-class UK education without leaving the country. The campuses will also foster joint research initiatives and partnerships between academia and industry , driving innovation and skill development across key sectors.
New era for Indian students
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