University of York has announced plans to open a campus in Mumbai, India. The University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mumbai government during a series of events held in India. The next step will be to receive the licence from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to develop the campus and begin the enrolment process.

Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, Professor Charlie 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. 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.”

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, added: “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. Built on a strong foundation of shared innovation and aligned priorities, we remain dedicated to advancing a relationship that reinforces national development objectives and enriches the global exchange of knowledge.”

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.