University Of Manchester To Open Bengaluru Centre To Strengthen India Ties, Boost Industry-Academia Collaboration

The University of Manchester will open a new centre in Bengaluru to strengthen ties with India and boost collaboration between academia and industry. The centre aims to enhance interactions with Indian students, businesses, and researchers through industry partnerships and learning opportunities. The Bengaluru center will build upon the university's already established Partner-Enabled Learning (PEL) model, which integrates practical, project-based learning into degree programs through collaborations with various organizations and employers.

This will provide students with hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively, alongside their academic knowledge. The university already has strong connections with major Indian companies, such as Reliance, Tata, and Infosys, and an extensive network of tech firms. The announcement of the centre comes during the University of Manchester's participation in the inaugural Great North Mayoral Mission to India, which runs from October 12–16, 2026.

The mission aims to establish new connections and build relationships with Indian partners across academia, business, and culture. The University's President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, emphasized the strong educational, business, and cultural relationship between the UK and India, stating that the new centre will be central to further developing this relationship.