This week, the University of Liverpool announced the launch of its first international campus in Bengaluru representing a major chapter in UK–India educational collaboration.
The new campus is due to welcome its inaugural cohort of students in August 2026 and a senior delegation from the University has been in India to mark the milestone.
Official launch in New Delhi
The announcement of The University of Liverpool, Bengaluru was made at a high-profile event in New Delhi, where the Honourable Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, formally handed over the letter of intent from India’s University Grants Commission to Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones.
The occasion was attended by senior University leaders, government officials, alumni, and key stakeholders.
Hon’ble Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan; University Grants Commission interim Chairperson Vineet Joshi; British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron; British Council Country Director India Alison Barrett MBE; University of Liverpool Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones, Chief Operating Officer Lucy Everest and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Tariq Ali.
During this event, the University’s commitment to fostering global academic and industry collaborations was advanced with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), including with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), YouWeCan, Dream11 and AstraZeneca.
A second celebratory event was hosted by Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India. The event highlighted the significance of the new campus and the broader potential to strengthen links between academics and innovators from both countries.
Speakers included Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council, Professor Tariq Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement at the University of Liverpool and Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones.
Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India
The event emphasised collaboration in education, research, business, and innovation, reflecting a shared vision for mutual growth and opportunity.
Celebrations in Bengaluru
Following the New Delhi events, the University delegation travelled to Bengaluru, Karnataka for another prestigious launch celebration.
Professor Tariq Ali
The event was attended by senior ministers from the Government of Karnataka, including the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah, Dr Malapalli Chowdareddy Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development and Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner, Bengaluru.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah
During this visit, the University also signed additional MoUs, including agreements with IT leader Wipro Limited, TiE Bangalore and Axis Bank.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones said: “We are proud to take this significant step in our long-standing relationship with India by opening a world-class campus in Bengaluru. The state of Karnataka’s reputation as a knowledge and technology powerhouse makes it an ideal home for the University’s campus in India. We are committed to delivering transformative education and research in partnership with local communities, institutions and industries.
“This was a landmark visit which has allowed us to announce our new venture and cement our partnerships even further as we take a step forward in enhancing academic ties between the UK and India.”
The Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah with Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones
The new campus in Bengaluru campus builds on the University’s strong links with Bengaluru and the wider State of Karnataka. It will Initially offer subject options in Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences and, Game Design, with a broader range of disciplines to follow. In addition, it will also provide exciting study abroad opportunities for UK students.
