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University of Liverpool to Establish Bengaluru Campus Following Approval
University Of Liverpool Receives Letter Of Approval To Open Campus In Bengaluru
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The University of Liverpool has received a Letter of Approval from India's Ministry of Education to set up a campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This campus will offer various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020's goals for internationalization in higher education.
- 01The University of Liverpool will offer programs in business management, computer science, game design, finance, and biomedical sciences at its Bengaluru campus.
- 02The Letter of Approval was presented by Dr. Vineet Joshi to Professor Richard Grose on June 4, 2026, in the presence of key Indian and UK officials.
- 03The establishment of the campus supports the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasizes international collaboration in higher education.
- 04The university had previously received a Letter of Intent on May 26, 2025, and has since met UGC regulations for operation in India.
- 05The opening of the campus is expected to enhance India-UK bilateral relations in the education sector.
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The University of Liverpool, based in the United Kingdom, has been granted a Letter of Approval (LoA) by India's Ministry of Education to establish a branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This campus will provide undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business management, computer science, game design, finance, and biomedical sciences. The LoA was presented on June 4, 2026, by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, to Professor Richard Grose, Provost of the University of Liverpool Bengaluru, during an event attended by prominent officials including Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and UK Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper. The establishment of this campus is a significant development in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to internationalize higher education in India. The University of Liverpool, established in 1881, is recognized globally for its teaching and research excellence, and its new campus is anticipated to strengthen educational ties between India and the UK.
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The establishment of the University of Liverpool's campus in Bengaluru will enhance educational opportunities and foster international collaboration in higher education.
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