Bengaluru : UNSW Sydney has received the Letter of Approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish and operate its first international campus in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in the growing India-Australia education partnership.
The Letter of Approval confirms that the UNSW Bengaluru campus meets the regulatory and quality standards prescribed by the UGC for foreign higher education institutions operating in India, assuring prospective students and parents of academic quality, governance and student experience.
Set to commence classes in August 2026 at Embassy Manyata Business Park, the UNSW Bengaluru campus will initially offer undergraduate degrees in Business, Computer Science and Data Science, along with a postgraduate degree in Cyber Security. The University also plans to introduce further programs in the next academic year.
Students at UNSW Bengaluru will be the first to receive a global top 20 university educational experience in India – with equivalent academic quality and globally recognised standards that define the UNSW Sydney experience, while benefitting from close industry exposure in one of India’s leading technology and innovation hubs.
Commenting on the development, Professor Attila Brungs, Vice-Chancellor and President, UNSW Sydney, said, “Receiving the Letter of Approval from the UGC is an important milestone for UNSW Bengaluru and reflects our long-term commitment to India. Guided by UNSW’s 10-year strategy, ‘Progress for All’, we are proud to bring UNSW’s globally recognised education model closer to Indian students while contributing to deeper academic and research collaboration between Australia and India.”
“Bengaluru’s position as a global technology and innovation hub makes it an ideal location for our first campus in India. Through strong industry integration, future-focused programs and global academic standards, we aim to prepare students for the rapidly evolving workforce and careers of the future.”
Professor Sarah Maddison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience), added, “At UNSW Bengaluru, students will benefit from a globally connected learning experience that combines academic rigour with practical learning, interdisciplinary thinking and a strong focus on driving impact for our graduates and their communities.”
“In addition to academic excellence, UNSW Bengaluru will offer a supportive and inclusive campus environment, centred on student empowerment, wellbeing and engagement, and career readiness.”
The Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green said, “The approval of UNSW Bengaluru by the Indian government is further endorsement of the quality of Australian education. It reflects the growing strength of the Australia-India education relationship and the shared commitment of both countries towards advancing research, innovation and talent development.”
Located within Embassy Manyata Business Park in North Bengaluru, the campus is strategically positioned inside a fast-growing technology and business district that houses more than 60 multinational and Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, Nokia, ANZ, Cognizant and Rolls-Royce. The location is anticipated to drive strong opportunities for internships, industry engagement, networking and experiential learning.
The launch of UNSW Bengaluru also reflects the growing momentum of international universities establishing campuses in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework and UGC regulations for foreign higher education institutions.
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Photo caption: L2R Prof Sarah Maddison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience), UNSW Sydney, with Hon’ble Union Minister for Education Mr Dharmendra Pradhan and Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Education and Chairman, University Grants Commission.
About UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney is a research-intensive global university committed to world-class teaching, pioneering research and strong industry engagement. As a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and an active contributor to leading international academic networks, UNSW prepares students and researchers to solve complex global challenges with meaningful impact. UNSW’s 10-year Strategy: Progress for All, reflects the ongoing commitment to leading the transition towards a sustainable society and world through research, inclusive education, and genuine engagement with communities and industry.
UNSW is firmly positioned among the world’s leading universities, ranked in the global top 20 in the latest QS World University Rankings, a reflection of its academic reputation, research output, employment outcomes, global outlook and sustainability strengths. Its reputation is further reinforced by strong performance in global sustainability and social impact benchmarks including being recognised as Australia’s top institution for social impact and environmental responsibility as per the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings.
With strengths spanning engineering, business, science, health, law, design and the social sciences, UNSW is home to a vibrant and diverse community of more than 70,000 students and an alumni network of over 426,000 — including a significant international cohort from over 100 countries.
UNSW continues to build deep global connections, including long-standing engagement with India through research partnerships, joint academic initiatives and student mobility programs. These collaborations strengthen knowledge exchange, innovation and shared prosperity, preparing graduates to become future-ready global citizens and leaders.
