University Of Bristol Opens First International Campus In Mumbai With Data Science & Finance Programmes
Mumbai: The University of Bristol has formally opened its first international campus in Mumbai, welcoming its inaugural batch of students as foreign universities increasingly establish a presence in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Mumbai Enterprise Campus, located at Cignus Powai opposite IIT Bombay, will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a focus on…
Mumbai has welcomed the University of Bristol's first international campus, marking a significant milestone in the institution's 150-year history. The Mumbai Enterprise Campus, situated at Cignus Powai near IIT Bombay, will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs focusing on data science, finance, financial technology, and immersive arts.
The university received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in June. Courses and research at the campus are based on Bristol degrees, adapted for the Indian context. The university aims to foster research, industry engagement, and experiential learning. Four students received full tuition-fee waivers and internship opportunities under the University of Bristol-government of Maharashtra scholarship.
The first cohort also participated in a three-week pre-semester program under the Bristol Global Futures Lab. The university's vice-chancellor, Evelyn Welch, emphasized the campus's role in creating new opportunities for innovation and knowledge exchange while providing a world-class education tailored to future challenges.
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