The University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education issued Letters of Approval (LoAs) to three globally reputed foreign universities on June 10, 2026 — the University of Bristol, University of York, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) — authorising them to establish campuses in India. The letters were handed over by UGC Chairman and Department of Higher Education Secretary Dr Vineet Joshi in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This brings the total number of foreign universities with formal UGC campus approvals in India to five, with the earlier two being the University of Southampton and the University of Liverpool.
With today’s approvals, UGC has issued a total of 15 Letters of Intent to globally reputed foreign higher education institutions from the UK, US, Australia, and Italy seeking to establish campuses across India.
Three New Foreign University Campuses in India
| University | Campus Location | Opening |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol | Mumbai | To be announced |
| University of York | Mumbai | To be announced |
| UNSW Sydney (UNSW Bengaluru) | Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru | August 2026 |
Programmes Offered at Launch
University of York Mumbai Campus:
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Business, Economics, and Management
- Creative Industries
UNSW Bengaluru:
- Business Management
- Computer Science and Cyber Security
- Research and engagement in renewable energy, health, transport, and education
University of Bristol Mumbai: Programmes to be announced separately.
Why This Matters for Indian Students
- World-class UK and Australian university education available within India without relocating
- Fees significantly lower than studying in the UK or Australia
- Students may have exchange and semester options at home campuses
- Aligned with NEP 2020’s vision of India as a global study destination
- The same degree quality and recognition as a UK or Australian campus
Education Minister Pradhan described Mumbai and Bengaluru as India’s most dynamic knowledge and technology hotspots, welcoming the three institutions as part of India’s rapidly growing global education ecosystem.
