New Delhi: Centre has granted final approval to the University of Liverpool to establish its Bengaluru campus. As a result, the UK institution can begin academic operations in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The Ministry of Education handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) on June 4. Consequently, the university can move ahead with its India plans after meeting regulatory requirements.
Secretary of Higher Education and UGC Chairman Dr. Vineet Joshi presented the approval letter to Professor Richard Grose, Provost of the University of Liverpool Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the event. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also witnessed the ceremony.
Earlier, the University of Liverpool received a Letter of Intent in May 2025. Thereafter, the institution completed academic, infrastructure and compliance preparations required by the UGC.
The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These courses will cover business management, computer science, game design, finance and biomedical sciences. In addition, the institution plans to introduce more disciplines in the coming years.
Liverpool Bengaluru campus strengthens global education ties
The Liverpool Bengaluru campus marks another step in implementing NEP 2020. The policy encourages international academic collaboration and student mobility.
Moreover, officials said the campus will expand access to world-class education in India. At the same time, it will strengthen partnerships between Indian and global institutions.
Education cooperation remains a key pillar of India-UK relations. Therefore, officials expect the new campus to deepen bilateral engagement in the sector.
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool ranks among the world’s leading higher education institutions. It is known for excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
Furthermore, the university’s decision reflects growing confidence in India’s higher education ecosystem. It also highlights the impact of recent regulatory reforms. As a result, more international universities may explore opportunities in India.
