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    University of Southampton Becomes First Global University to open campus under new UGC regulations

    Posted 17 Jul 2025

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    It has opened the campus in Gurugram under the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations 2023.

    • Earlier, Australia's Deakin and Wollongong university had opened campuses in GIFT city.
      • These universities were approved by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

    UGC’s (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations 2023:

    • Objective: To facilitate the entry of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) into India, in line with the National Education Policy 2020.
    • Eligibility: Top 500 global universities in overall or subject-wise ranking or should possess outstanding expertise in a particular area.
    • Does not allow online or distance learning: However, lectures in online mode not exceeding 10% of the programme requirements are allowed.
    The below infographic gives details of benefits and challenges with foreign campuses in India.
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    • NEP 2020
    • UGC
    • University of Southampton
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