Birkbeck, University of London opens campus Bengaluru, India

Students in India will be able to study for a globally-recognised University of London degree without relocating overseas with the opening of the Birkbeck, University of London campus in Bengaluru on 14 April 2026.

Birkbeck, University of London Bengaluru students will benefit from quality-assured applied learning connected to real world business practice, through teaching informed by research-active academics.

They will be awarded degrees from the University of London, one of the United Kingdom’s best-known and most prestigious universities, which are recognised by employers across the world, whilst enjoying a modern campus experience in the heart of Bengaluru, one of India’s fastest growing and most vibrant urban economies.

Founded in 1823, Birkbeck, University of London has over 200 years’ experience of providing career-focused, life-changing education that empowers students to realise their ambitions, advance their careers, and expand their thinking. It has a global reputation for the quality of its teaching and research and an alumni community of over 100,000 graduates.

Located in Sattva Tech Park, in one of Bengaluru’s most important technology and business districts, which is home to the India headquarters of many global technology companies, students will be able to study both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business management and business analytics at the Birkbeck, University of London campus.

Professor Sally Wheeler OBE, Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London said, “I am delighted that the Government of India has given Birkbeck, University of London permission to open a campus in Bengaluru and I would like to thank all who have been involved in supporting us to do so.

“Birkbeck, University of London is well-known in the UK for the quality of education it provides and for the transformational impact this has on its students’ lives, as well as the benefits this brings to the London, UK and wider international economy.

“We are looking forward to enabling students in India to benefit from the same high quality Birkbeck university education as their counterparts in the UK.”

Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council, “I warmly congratulate Birkbeck, University of London on its expansion into Bengaluru - a significant milestone in advancing UK–India higher education collaboration. Enabled by India’s National Education Policy 2020 and aligned with the India-UK Vision 2035, this development reflects a shared commitment to widening access to high-quality, globally recognised education.

“As a leading hub for research and innovation, Bengaluru offers a strong foundation for this initiative. It will be exciting to see Birkbeck bring its distinctive strengths in research-informed, career-focused learning to this dynamic city—creating new opportunities for students to build future-ready skills and pursue global careers from within India.”