Historic Moment as University of Bristol Announces Plans to Open New Campus in Mumbai

Historic Moment as University of Bristol Announces Plans to Open New Campus in Mumbai
Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, receives the Letter of Intent from Vineet Joshi, the Honourable Secretary Higher Education and Acting Chairman of the University Grants Committee. - Image University of Bristol

By Education Correspondent

The University of Bristol has today been granted approval by the Indian government to create a campus in Mumbai.

Due to open in summer 2026, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will be the University’s first international campus.

It's a historic moment and a first in transnational education for the University, which next year celebrates its 150th anniversary and also opens the doors to its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

The University worked closely with partners and the Indian government to identify Mumbai as an optimal location due to the city's strong reputation for technology, innovation and the arts – areas which align closely with Bristol's own strengths.

Approval was officially granted in New Delhi at an event celebrating the fifth anniversary of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 - a transformative framework aimed at modernising India’s education system.

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Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, was formally presented with a Letter of Intent from Vineet Joshi, the Honourable Secretary Higher Education and Acting Chairman of the University Grants Committee.

Professor Welch said: "We are absolutely delighted to announce our intention to create a new campus in Mumbai which marks a pivotal transformation in our 150-year history and a powerful, globally inclusive future we’re proud to build in partnership.
"Developing an in-country base has long been part of our international strategy and supports our ambition to be a top 50 global university.
"Less than two weeks ago, we launched the UK’s most powerful supercomputer in Bristol, and next year we will be opening the doors to our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. At such an important time for the University, we are pleased to develop partnerships across the globe which will have meaningful impact."

Mirroring the University’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will bring together industry, academics, students and local community partners within a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Initial subjects taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level will focus on areas of global distinction for Bristol such as data science, economics, finance and investment, immersive arts and financial technology, expanding to computer science and AI, business and management.

The University is also planning to offer scholarships as part of its award-winning Think Big programme.

Graduates from the Mumbai campus will benefit from global-standard curricula and strong industry linkages, creating seamless pathways to international careers while strengthening India’s skilled workforce.

Through this development, the University of Bristol - last month named the 51st best university in the QS World University Rankings 2026 - will seek to blend transnational education with its innovative research and global civic engagement.

It will grow the University's global reach while contributing tangibly to its long-term sustainability and resilience.

Professor Michele Acuto, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement at the University of Bristol, said: "This is far more than a new location; it's a purposeful extension of our vision to meet our learners and communities where they are, and to do so with respect, integrity, and deep local engagement that sets us apart as a global civic institution.
"We will do so from day one together with our local partners, to co-create a campus that stands as a global gateway connecting with the vibrant energy and innovation of Mumbai where business, technology and arts converge – reflecting and amplifying the international vision, interdisciplinary strengths and outward-facing spirit of our home institution. We look forward to sharing more detail on these exciting plans over the coming months as they develop."

Christina Scott, Acting British High Commissioner to India, and Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India at the British Council, welcomed the University of Bristol’s plans to establish a Mumbai campus, calling it a significant step in strengthening UK-India educational ties.

They highlighted the alignment with the UK-India Vision 2035 and India’s National Education Policy 2020, praising the move for expanding access to high-quality UK education, supporting innovation and inclusion, and opening new pathways for students in areas like data science, AI, and the arts.

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