University of York plans to open campus in India

The University of York plans to open a new campus in India.

University bosses want to open the campus in Mumbai – the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

University of York vice chancellor Charlie Jeffery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state and its chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis

The next step will be to receive the licence by the University Grants Commission in India to develop the campus.

The University of York Mumbai is set to welcome students from the academic year 2026/27.

It will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science with AI and cyber security, business, economics and creative industries.

The university says there will be a strong emphasis on research in areas such as food security, environmental change and future technologies. 

Vice chancellor of the University of York, Professor Charlie Jeffery, also met with Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister in India to discuss York’s vision.

Prof Jeffery said: “The quality of what we do here in York, and our purposes as a university for public good, will be critical to the future success of this venture in India.

University of York vice chancellor Charlie Jeffery and Mumbai chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Photograph: Supplied

“We’re taking our values-driven approach to education and research, working with a country that has an ambitious drive for global influence, skills development and economic growth.

“This is a really exciting venture and we are committed to building and strengthening our connections in India and contributing to the education of its future leaders and entrepreneurs.”

York is one of only four universities in the UK – alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London – which is both in the top ten in the UK for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching. 

The campus in Mumbai will have its own dedicated staff, underpinned by the University of York’s curriculum and quality assurance framework. 

It will initially open its doors in an existing building in a business quarter of Mumbai, with plans to develop a full campus complex over the coming years. Students will study in India and follow the York curriculum taught at its UK base, graduating with a University of York degree. 

Chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, said: “It is a privilege to welcome the University of York to Mumbai as we expand world-class educational opportunities in India.

“The opportunity to connect our students with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution is particularly valuable and will offer significant academic and research benefits to students and scholars alike, while further enriching the educational landscape.

A university spokesperson said: “The University of York has strong and enduring ties with India through a vibrant alumni network, academic collaborations, and joint research initiatives.

“The Mumbai campus intends to be a natural extension of this relationship, reflecting the University’s commitment to accessible, inclusive and globally relevant higher education, and through actively engaging with Indian academic partners, regulators and industry leaders to shape a campus that meets national and global standards of excellence.”

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