No Need to Go Abroad! Top 5 Foreign Universities Opening Campuses in India

As per UGC's 2023 regulations and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, several globally renowned universities are set to open their campuses in India between 2026 and 2027. This will allow Indian students to access world-class education without leaving the country.

Top 5 Foreign Universities Opening Campuses in India:

1. Illinois Institute of Technology (USA)

Location: Chicago, USA
Will be the first American university to set up a campus in India
QS World Ranking 2025: 601–610
Specializations: Engineering, Science, Technology
Website: iit.edu

2. University of Liverpool (UK)

Member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities
QS World Ranking 2025: 165
Specializations: Law, Business, Health Sciences
Campus expected in India by 2026–27
Website: liverpool.ac.uk

3. Victoria University (Australia)

Location: Melbourne, Australia
QS World Ranking 2025: 741–750
Known for flexible education and focus on Business, IT, and Hospitality
Campus targeted to launch in India by 2026–27
Website: vu.edu.au

4. Western Sydney University (Australia)

Planned Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
QS World Ranking 2025: 384
Known for excellence in Technology and Research
Already in the process of setting up operations in India
Website: westernsydney.edu.au

5. Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy)

Known for: Fashion, Visual Arts, Communication
Ranked among the Top 200 globally in Art & Design
Will bring Italian-style creative education to India
Website: ied.edu

Conclusion:

These campuses will make global-quality education accessible to Indian students within India—saving time, cost, and the hassle of going abroad. If you're interested in updates on admissions or courses from these universities, feel free to ask!