University of Southampton receives approval for Indian campus

NEW DELHI: The University of Southampton has been granted a license by the Indian government to establish its first full-fledged campus in India, marking a significant milestone for UK universities. The new University of Southampton Delhi NCR campus will be the inaugural comprehensive international campus in India. This license, awarded by the University Grants Commission, sets the stage for the campus’s planning and development.

During a function held on Thursday, the Ministry of Education described the approval as “a step forward towards realizing the goal of ‘internationalization at home’ as envisioned in the NEP 2020.” The Minister of Education highlighted the growing interest among globally renowned higher education institutions in collaborating with top Indian universities and tapping into India’s potential as a future global education and talent hub.

“Establishing campuses of foreign universities in India and Indian HEIs abroad is not just about expanding educational opportunities; it’s about creating a vibrant ecosystem of research, knowledge exchange, and global collaboration,”said Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education.