Dual‑Degree Postgraduate Programme Launch

Presidency University, Bengaluru, in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), has announced three innovative postgraduate programmes that will be delivered on Presidency’s Bengaluru campus. The collaboration enables students to graduate in 14 months with two qualifications – a Presidency postgraduate award and a UWS Master’s degree – without the need to relocate abroad.

Programme Portfolio

  • PG Programme in Management – awarded by Presidency University and culminating in an MBA from UWS.
  • PG Programme in Public Administration – awarded by Presidency University and culminating in a Master of Public Administration from UWS.
  • PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence – awarded by Presidency University and culminating in an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from UWS.

Academic Residency and Career Support

Each student may undertake a two‑week academic residency at UWS’s Paisley campus near Glasgow, providing exposure to a traditional UK higher‑education environment and interaction with a global cohort. Graduates will also receive five years of access to UWS Careers Services.

Placement Ecosystem

Students will benefit from Presidency University’s extensive placement services, including personalised support, on‑campus and virtual recruitment drives, and integrated certifications in AI, data science and cybersecurity. The university’s recruiter network spans technology, consulting, financial services and manufacturing.

Admissions and Enrolment

Admissions are open for the October 2026 intake, with classes commencing at Presidency’s Bengaluru campus. Applications are processed by Paideia Global, the appointed admissions and marketing partner for the dual‑award programmes.

Institutional Background

  • Presidency University was established in 2013, is part of the Presidency Group of Institutions (founded 1976), is UGC‑recognised, NAAC ‘A’‑accredited, and serves over 20,000 students across engineering, management, law, design, commerce and media studies. Its campus at Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, spans 100 acres.
  • University of the West of Scotland is a UK public university with origins dating back to 1897, serving more than 24,000 students across five UK campuses. It ranks within the top 300 universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, was named The Times and The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026, and is one of Scotland’s largest modern universities.

Leadership Quotes

Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice‑Chancellor of UWS, stated that the programmes “demonstrate Presidency University’s strong alignment with our purpose and values… and support economic development, workforce readiness and regional economic priorities in India.”

Dr Nissar Ahmed, founder‑Chancellor of Presidency University, highlighted that the partnership “removes the choice between staying home and going abroad, allowing students to study in Bengaluru at Indian cost while earning a British Master’s and accessing Presidency’s placement ecosystem.”