Ministry of Education issued three Letters of Approval to three Foreign Higher Education Institutions
Approved institutions: University of Bristol, University of York, University of New South Wales
University of Bristol will establish Mumbai Enterprise Campus with programs in Immersive Arts, Finance, Data Science, Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University of York will establish first overseas campus in Mumbai with programs in Finance, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics, Creative Industries and Management
University of New South Wales will establish UNSW Bengaluru at Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru
UNSW Bengaluru scheduled to open from August 2026
UNSW programs will include Business, Computer Science and Cyber Security
UNSW will enable deeper engagement with India in renewable energy, health, transport and education
Five Letters of Approval have now been issued under UGC Regulations for Foreign Higher Educational Institutions
Previous approvals include University of Southampton and University of Liverpool
University of Southampton has commenced academic operations from 2025-26 session
UGC has issued 10 Letters of Intent to other globally reputed FHEIs from UK, US, Australia, Italy
Deakin University, University of Wollongong, and Queen's University Belfast have already started operations in GIFT City
Campuses established under UGC Regulations for setting up and operation of campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India
Initiative part of NEP 2020 internationalization agenda
