University of Liverpool opens campus in Bengaluru

The University of Liverpool has inaugurated its inaugural campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Thursday. Industries Minister MB Patil announced the development, stating the new campus will enable students to obtain global degrees without leaving the state. Notable attendees included Vice-Chancellor Tim Jones and British Deputy High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Patil revealed that the campus idea emerged from discussions with Russell Group universities during his visit to London in November 2024, aimed at bringing investment to Karnataka's research, higher education, and industrial sectors. Karnataka currently boasts 2.7 million higher education students in 4,500 colleges, with 160,000 engineering graduates produced annually each year.

The minister emphasized the importance of partnerships between the university, colleges, and companies to bridge education, research, and industry. Patil also highlighted areas of potential joint research, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, clean energy, urban innovation, and sustainable development. Over 14 foreign universities have shown interest in establishing campuses in Karnataka, alongside several Indian institutions that have signed agreements to do so.

The establishment of the campus and research labs is anticipated to take place in KWIN City in the coming years. Patil assured that the state government will provide support and facilities to institutions setting up in the region.