UK’s University Of Southampton To Establish Campus In India

Indian government on Thursday (Aug 29, 2024) issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) to the University of Southampton (UoS), UK, allowing them to establish their first-ever campus in India. UoS is ranked among the top 100 Higher Educational Institutions globally, and its presence in India will offer students a unique opportunity for global exposure without having to leave their homes or country.

The creation of the UoS campus in India will be beneficial for students in terms of extending global course curriculum and study opportunities in the country, and for research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and engagement. Courses will be offered on business and management, computing, law, engineering, art and design, biosciences and life sciences. The University has submitted a 10-year projected course rollout plan. In the first three years, they will operate the following courses:

• First year: BSc Computer Science, BSc. Business Management, BSc. Accounting and Finance, BSc. Economics and MSc. International Management, MSc. Finance.
• Second year adds BSc. Software Engineering, BSC Creative Computing, MSc. Economics.
• Third year adds LLB Law and then B. Eng (Mechanical Engineering).

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) places a strong emphasis on attaining the highest global standards in higher education quality. It highlights the need for “internationalization at home” and promotes India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. The establishment of the branch campus of University of Southampton in India is likely to enhance India’s appeal as a top global study destination and strengthen India-UK relations, paving the way for future educational collaborations.

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