UK's University of Southampton: Pioneering Offshore Campus in India

The University of Southampton is the first foreign university to establish an offshore campus in India under the new National Education Policy. This landmark initiative, backed by a Letter of Intent from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, aligns with India’s goal of 'internationalisation at home'.

The University of Southampton has become the first foreign university to set up an offshore campus in India, as announced by the Centre on Thursday. This aligns with the guidelines set by the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2023 regulations for foreign higher educational institutions in India.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over a Letter of Intent (LoI) to university representatives, signaling the approval of the proposal by the UGC standing committee.

The Indian campus is set to launch in July 2025, offering programs on par with those in the UK. This initiative marks a significant step towards the 'internationalisation at home' vision of India's National Education Policy, 2020.

(With inputs from agencies.)