By Ruchika Kumari

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This comes in line with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting India for the first time since assuming office. The visit, described by No. 10 Downing Street as a “two-day trade mission to Mumbai,” is focused on strengthening trade ties and advancing strategic cooperation between the two countries. Don’t Miss: What’s Driving Indian Students Away from the US These Universities to Open Campuses in India 1. University of Southampton to open campus in Gurugram 2. ⁠Liverpool to open in Bangalore 3. ⁠York will open its campus in Mumbai 4. ⁠University of Aberdeen will open campus in Mumbai 5. ⁠University of Bristol will open campus in Mumbai. Read more. Also Read: Study in India |University of Aberdeen to Open Mumbai Campus by 2026 The University of Bristol in July announced that it has been granted approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a new campus in Mumbai. The new campus will open in summer 2026.This UK-based varsity received a letter of intent from the Indian government to create a new Enterprise Campus in Mumbai on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. “We are absolutely delighted to announce our intention to create a new campus in Mumbai which would mark 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,” said Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol. UK PM Starmer arrived with a delegation that included CEOs and senior executives from leading British industries. Representatives from major universities and institutions, Minister for Trade and Business, Peter Kyle, and the Investment Minister, Jason Stockwood have also accompanied him. This visit came a few months after PM Modi visited the UK in July. During his visit, both countries signed a long-awaited trade deal. Also Read: Western Sydney University To Set Up India Campus in Greater Noida Both leaders will meet today and review ‘progress in diverse aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in line with the Vision 2035 roadmap, which is a ten-year plan focused on education, defense, climate, and health, as well as people-to-people ties.