Bright Future Ahead: 24 British Universities Choose India to Set Campuses in the Next Five Years

Affordable Foreign Education: Earn a British Degree in India at Half the Cost!

Want to pursue higher studies abroad? Imagine having the chance to study at top-notch foreign universities while staying in India! This dream is soon going to be a reality as recently Britain has announced its plan to set up campuses for 24 British Universities, including renowned institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, in various tier-2 cities across India. Cities such as Jaipur, Bhopal, Patna, Kanpur, and Indore have been chosen to host these campuses over the next five years.

In this groundbreaking initiative the University of Southampton is taking the lead as it recently got the license, the Delhi campus of this university is set to begin operations in the upcoming academic session, with admissions expected to open soon. Several other universities are also planning to announce their campus plans by next month.

Indian students will have the opportunity to earn a British university degree at half the cost, with fees ranging from ₹10-15 lakh per year, compared to ₹25-30 lakh per year in the UK. Two undergraduate courses have already been launched, with an initial target of enrolling 1,000 Indian students. This fee structure is comparable to that of many private universities in India, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students.

In the session 2026, the British University Association aimed to welcome 100,000 students, including those from other South Asian countries. Each British university in India will expand its course offerings in the upcoming academic session. Currently, around 15,000 students are enrolled in online courses offered by these universities in India, and this number is expected to grow significantly with the new campuses opening. In addition to education, prestigious institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester will collaborate with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on joint research projects in areas such as semiconductor technology and nanotechnology, according to reports.

Editor's Note:

Exciting times are ahead for Indian students aspiring to study abroad! With the recent announcement of British universities establishing campuses in tier-2 cities across India, students can now access top-notch education without leaving home. This groundbreaking initiative, featuring institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, offers a unique opportunity to earn a British degree at a half cost. As the landscape of higher education transforms, this move not only enhances accessibility but also fosters collaboration between esteemed foreign universities and Indian institutions. 

Skoobuzz anticipates that global involvement in the Indian Education system indicates a bright future for Indian students who are seeking quality education.