News & Media
National media coverage on foreign university India campuses, plus official Government of India and UGC notifications shaping the future of Indian higher education.
National Media
Press Coverage
Leading Indian publications covering the growth of foreign university India campuses and what it means for students.
The Hindu
March 2025
UGC Approves 20 More Foreign University India Campuses Under NEP 2020
The University Grants Commission has granted approval to 20 additional foreign universities to establish campuses in India, expanding access to globally recognised degrees for Indian students without the need to travel abroad.
Times of India
January 2025
University of Southampton India Campus Records 40% Jump in Enrolments
The University of Southampton's India campus reported a 40% increase in student enrolments for the 2024–25 academic year, driven by growing demand for internationally accredited degrees at affordable fees.
Economic Times
November 2024
Govt of India Notifies Regulations for Foreign Higher Education Institutions
The Ministry of Education notified the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (Setting up and Operation) Regulations 2023, providing a clear legal framework for foreign universities operating India campuses.
Hindustan Times
September 2024
Deakin University India Campus Launches New MBA Program with Industry Focus
Deakin University's Bangalore campus announced a new industry-integrated MBA program developed in collaboration with leading Indian corporates, offering live projects and guaranteed internships.
NDTV Education
July 2024
NEP 2020 Opens Doors: Foreign Universities Now Fully Operational in India
Under the National Education Policy 2020, foreign universities are now permitted to set up fully operational campuses in India, award their own degrees, and hire international faculty — a landmark shift in Indian higher education.
Business Standard
May 2024
Heriot-Watt University India Campus Achieves NAAC Accreditation
Heriot-Watt University's Mohali campus became one of the first foreign university India campuses to receive NAAC accreditation, validating the quality of its academic programs for Indian students and employers.
Mint
April 2024
Foreign University India Campuses: What Students Need to Know About Fees, Degrees and Jobs
A comprehensive explainer on how foreign university India campuses work under the new UGC framework — covering fee structures, degree recognition, placement outcomes, and how they compare to studying abroad.
Indian Express
February 2024
Coventry University India Campus: A New Option for Aspiring Global Graduates
Coventry University's India campus in Navi Mumbai is attracting students with its UK-equivalent curriculum, international faculty, and placement support — at a cost significantly lower than studying in the UK.
The Tribune
December 2023
Punjab Welcomes Heriot-Watt University: Scotland Comes to Mohali
Heriot-Watt University's Mohali campus officially opened its doors, offering engineering, finance, and design programs with the same curriculum as its Edinburgh and Dubai campuses.
Deccan Herald
October 2023
Deakin University Bangalore: Australian Education Comes to India
Deakin University's Bangalore campus marks a milestone in Indo-Australian educational ties, offering health sciences, business, and IT programs to Indian students at a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia.
Financial Express
August 2023
UGC Releases Draft Regulations: Foreign Universities Can Now Set Up India Campuses
The University Grants Commission released draft regulations allowing foreign universities to establish campuses in India under NEP 2020, marking a historic shift in Indian higher education policy.
Outlook India
June 2023
India's Higher Education Revolution: Foreign Degrees Without Foreign Fees
A deep-dive into how NEP 2020 is reshaping Indian higher education by enabling foreign universities to operate India campuses — and what it means for students, parents, and the education sector.
Official Documents
Government of India & UGC Notifications
Official regulations, policies, and circulars governing foreign university India campuses. All degrees are fully recognised under these frameworks.
Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (Setting up and Operation) Regulations, 2023
Ministry of Education, Government of India
The landmark regulation that permits foreign universities to establish fully operational campuses in India, award their own degrees, set their own fee structures, and hire international faculty. Degrees from these campuses are recognised by UGC and all Indian employers.
National Education Policy 2020 — Internationalisation of Higher Education
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Section 12 of NEP 2020 explicitly enables top-ranked foreign universities to operate in India. This policy forms the legal foundation for all foreign university India campuses currently operating under UGC oversight.
UGC (Recognition and Monitoring of Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programmes) Regulations, 2022
University Grants Commission
Regulations governing twinning and joint degree programs between Indian and foreign universities, enabling students to earn dual credentials from both institutions.
Equivalence of Foreign Degrees Awarded by India Campuses — UGC Clarification
University Grants Commission
UGC clarification confirming that degrees awarded by foreign university India campuses carry the same recognition as degrees from the parent overseas institution, and are valid for employment, higher studies, and government services in India.
University Grants Commission (UGC) — Official Website
For the most up-to-date list of approved foreign university India campuses, regulations, and circulars, visit the official UGC website.