IIM Bangalore to set up its first international campus in Indonesia
PM Narendra Modi announced on 7 July 2026 that IIM Bangalore will set up its first international campus at Singhasari SEZ, Malang, Indonesia.
Summary
IIM Bangalore will establish its first international campus at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone, Malang, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 7 July 2026 during his joint press statement with President Prabowo Subianto. The curriculum will cover five areas: global supply chains, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, and healthcare management. Phase One will offer executive education for senior executives and public-sector professionals; subject to its success over the first two years, Phase Two will add degree programmes. The campus will run through an MoU between IIMB and PT Intelegensia Grahatama, the developer of Singhasari SEZ, and follows overseas campuses of IIM Ahmedabad in Dubai, IIT Delhi in Abu Dhabi and IIT Madras in Zanzibar.
Key facts
- Location
- Singhasari SEZ, Malang, Indonesia
- Announced
- 7 July 2026 by PM Modi
- Status
- IIMB's first international campus
- Curriculum areas
- Global supply chains, digital transformation, AI, climate & sustainability, healthcare management
- Phases
- Phase 1: executive education; Phase 2 (after ~2 years): degree programmes
- Partner
- PT Intelegensia Grahatama (PT IGT)
- Other overseas campuses
- IIM Ahmedabad – Dubai; IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi; IIT Madras – Zanzibar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where will IIM Bangalore set up its first international campus, announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singhasari SEZ, Malang
The proposed campus will be at Singhasari Special Economic Zone, Malang, Indonesia.
What will Phase One of IIM Bangalore's Indonesia campus offer?
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Correct answer: C — Executive Education Programmes for senior executives and public-sector professionals
Phase One begins with executive education; degree-granting programmes come in Phase Two, subject to Phase One's success over the first two years.