University of Liverpool Approved to Establish Campus in Bengaluru
University of Liverpool to set up campus in Bengaluru
The Indian Express
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The University of Liverpool has received approval from India's Ministry of Education to set up a campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy 2020's goal of internationalising higher education and is expected to enhance bilateral relations between India and the UK.
- 01The University of Liverpool will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business management, computer science, and biomedical sciences.
- 02The approval was announced during a ceremony attended by key officials, including India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
- 03This campus is part of the National Education Policy 2020's focus on increasing international collaboration in higher education.
- 04The University was initially granted a letter of intent on May 26, 2025, under UGC regulations.
- 05The establishment of the campus aims to expand educational opportunities and foster international academic cooperation.
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The University of Liverpool has been granted approval by India's Union Ministry of Education to establish a campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, marking a significant advancement in the internationalisation of higher education as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The approval was formalised during a ceremony attended by notable figures, including Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The new campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including business management, computer science, game design, finance, and biomedical sciences, with plans to introduce more programs in the future. This initiative is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between India and the UK and enhance academic collaboration. The University of Liverpool had previously received a letter of intent on May 26, 2025, under the UGC's regulations for foreign educational institutions in India. The establishment of this campus is anticipated to broaden educational opportunities for students while promoting international academic partnerships.
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The establishment of the University of Liverpool's campus in Bengaluru is expected to enhance educational opportunities for local students and promote international academic cooperation.
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