The University of York recently announced its intention to open a new campus in Mumbai. Following a series of high-profile events in India, the leading UK university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state and its Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
The next step will be to receive the licence by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India to develop the campus, enabling plans to progress at pace.
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, who also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said: “The quality of what we do here in York, and our purposes as a university for public good, will be critical to the future success of this venture in India. We’re taking our values-driven approach to education and research, working with a country that has an ambitious drive for global influence, skills development and economic growth.
“This is a really exciting venture, and we are committed to building and strengthening our connections in India and contributing to the education of its future leaders and entrepreneurs.”
The University of York Mumbai is set to welcome students from the academic year 2026-27. It will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science with AI and cyber security, business, economics and creative industries.
A distinctive feature will be a strong emphasis on research from the outset. This commitment to research will underpin teaching and the student experience, but also contribute significantly to India’s growing demand and drive for research development and innovation in areas such as food security, environmental change and future technologies.
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Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said: "It is a privilege to welcome the University of York to Mumbai as we expand world-class educational opportunities in India. The opportunity to connect our students with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution is particularly valuable and will offer significant academic and research benefits to students and scholars alike, while further enriching the educational landscape.
“Built on a strong foundation of shared innovation and aligned priorities, we remain dedicated to advancing a relationship that reinforces national development objectives and enriches the global exchange of knowledge."
Alison Barrett, Country Director – British Council India, added: “It is exciting to hear that the University of York is planning to open an international campus in Mumbai, India. The strong emphasis on research and innovation alongside high-quality teaching and learning will catalyse research partnerships between innovators from India and the UK.
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“It’s especially good to see the focus on the creative industries as well as courses in computer science, AI, cyber security, business and economics, all high potential sectors which will support India and UK growth. This new venture will be testament to the shared commitment between India and UK towards the internationalisation of education.”
The campus in Mumbai will have its own dedicated staff, underpinned by the University of York’s curriculum and quality assurance framework.
*Info: University of York Mumbai
