Letters of Approval issued to University of Bristol, University of York and UNSW to set up campuses in India
On 9 June 2026, the Ministry of Education issued Letters of Approval to the University of Bristol, the University of York and the University of New South Wales to set up campuses in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Summary
The Ministry of Education issued Letters of Approval to three foreign higher education institutions, the University of Bristol, the University of York and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), to set up campuses in India on 9 June 2026. The letters were handed over by Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairman, University Grants Commission, in the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai and UNSW in Bengaluru. The Minister called it a step towards the internationalisation vision of NEP 2020.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 June 2026
- Universities
- University of Bristol, University of York, University of New South Wales
- Campuses
- Bristol and York – Mumbai; UNSW – Bengaluru
- Handed over by
- Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) and UGC Chairman
- Policy link
- Internationalisation vision of NEP 2020
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which foreign university received a Letter of Approval on 9 June 2026 to set up its campus in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: D — University of New South Wales
UNSW will set up its campus in Bengaluru, while Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
In which city will the University of Bristol and the University of York set up their Indian campuses?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
Both Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
Consider the following statements about the Letters of Approval issued on 9 June 2026: 1. They were handed over by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission. 2. Two of the three universities will set up their campuses in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) and UGC Chairman, handed them over; Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai and UNSW in Bengaluru.