The University of Liverpool has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), enabling it to formally commence operations and begin admissions for its Bengaluru campus. The approval marks a significant milestone in the University’s India expansion strategy and supports the internationalisation objectives outlined in India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The LoA was presented by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairman, UGC, to Professor Richard Grose, Provost, University of Liverpool Bengaluru, in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The approval allows the University to welcome its first cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students in September 2026. Located at Alembic City, Whitefield, the Bengaluru campus will be the University’s first international campus in two decades and will offer programmes in business management, computer science, game design, accounting and finance, and biomedical sciences.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, tweeted: “Delighted to witness the handing over of Letter of Approval to the University of Liverpool for establishing its campus in Bengaluru in the presence of Hon’ble External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary H.E @YvetteCooperMP. This marks a significant milestone in the implementation of #NEP2020 and India’s journey towards becoming a global hub of learning, innovation and research. The presence of leading international universities in India will expand opportunities for our youth, strengthen academic collaboration and further deepen the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. I congratulate @LivUni on this landmark initiative and look forward to welcoming its first cohort of students to India.”
Commenting on the development, Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, said, “India is one of the world’s most dynamic centres for talent, innovation and economic growth. As we prepare to welcome our first students in Bengaluru, our focus is on delivering a globally recognised, research-led curriculum while strengthening long-term educational and research partnerships in India.”
Professor Richard Grose, Provost, University of Liverpool Bengaluru, said, “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for students seeking a globally recognised education in India. Our vision is to combine the academic excellence of the University of Liverpool with India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, preparing graduates for leadership in the industries of the future.”
Highlighting the broader significance of the development, Ashwin Damera, Co-founder and CEO of Eruditus, said, “India’s higher education reforms are translating into real opportunities. We are proud to support a model that enables students to access world-class education at home while strengthening India’s position as a global education destination.”
