University of Liverpool’s Bengaluru campus welcomes nearly 300 students for UK-accredited courses

The University of Liverpool has commenced operations at its new Bengaluru campus, welcoming nearly 300 students for its inaugural academic intake. The institution announced that the new campus represents a major milestone in India-UK higher education collaboration by offering UK-accredited degree programmes locally.

The Bengaluru campus welcomed its first batch of students in September, establishing a future-ready learning and research environment designed to integrate global academic standards with India’s higher education ambitions.

The new campus plans to partner with academic institutions, industry leaders, and non-profits to drive meaningful local and global community impact. The university professionals also mentioned that they are committed to “working in partnership with fellow universities, industry and the not-for-profit sector” to support this goal.

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UoL Bengaluru campus - 300 students in first batch

Professor Tim Jones, Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool said: “We are delighted to have recruited close to 300 talented students to study our research-connected, employer-informed curricula this year.”

Jones added that all aspects of the learning experience have been structured to provide complete academic support to students. "We have carefully planned all aspects of their learning experience to ensure they receive the support they need to reach their full potential, and I look forward to their matriculation ceremony tomorrow," he said.

​Welcoming the university's presence in the state, Siddaramaiah, chief minister of Karnataka, said that the initiative a great addition to Bengaluru’s education ecosystem, stating, “The University of Liverpool Bengaluru campus is a fantastic addition to our thriving knowledge and innovation ecosystem, providing a world-class teaching and learning experience for students”. 

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Liverpool’s Bengaluru campus - courses offered

The Bengaluru campus is currently accepting applications for its initial course portfolio. Liverpool’s Bengaluru campus will commence their first batch with computer science, game design, business management, accounting and finance, and biomedical sciences.

Expressing long-term commitment to institutional collaboration, Jones stated that the university looks forward to working in "partnership with fellow universities, industry and the not-for-profit sector to create positive impact for communities both locally and globally".

Founded in 1881 as the original ‘red brick’, the UK-based University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It records an annual turnover of £726.3 million, which includes an annual research income of £166 million, and ranks among the top 140 universities worldwide in the QS World Rankings 2027.