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UK's University of Southampton will be setting up a campus in India under NEP 2020 (Pic: PTI)
The UK's University of Southampton will be setting up an Indian campus in Delhi-NCR, and it will be the first foreign university to set up a campus in the country under the new National Education Policy.
A Letter of Intent (LoI) issued to the University of Southampton (UoS) was handed over by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in an event held in New Delhi on Thursday. “The University of Southampton has become the first UK university to be granted a license by the Indian government to create a comprehensive campus in the country. The awarding of a licence from the University Grants Commission now paves the way for planning to progress,” the university stated on its website.
To create `global citizens'
In a post on X, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that this initiative was a step forward towards realising the goal of ‘internationalisation at home’ envisioned in the NEP 2020.
To create `global citizens'
“Establishment of campuses of foreign universities in India and Indian higher educational institutions abroad is not just about expanding educational opportunities, it is about creating a vibrant ecosystem of research, knowledge exchange and global collaboration. Educational institutions across countries have a responsibility to produce “global citizens” with global ethos who can provide solutions to global challenges,” added Mr Pradhan.
`World-lass education'
Professor Andrew Atherton, vice-president of International Engagement at Southampton, said the University of Southampton Delhi will be the first comprehensive international campus in India. It will develop world-class, work-ready graduates with specialist and transferable skills that will enhance India’s fast-growing knowledge economy.
“The new campus will be a centre of world-class education and innovation. It will also give more British students the chance to have the incredible experience of living and studying in India,” said Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India.
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