UK universities open Indian campuses to offset declining student migration and boost education exports.

UK universities, including Southampton, Surrey, and York, are opening campuses in India to counter domestic challenges like stricter visa rules and financial strain, leveraging India’s 2023 policy allowing top foreign institutions to operate locally. With 19 foreign universities approved—nine from the UK—these campuses offer British-standard degrees at lower costs, aiming to serve India’s growing student demand and support the UK’s goal of $40 billion in education exports by 2030. The expansion, part of a broader UK-India reset, reflects a strategic shift away from relying on international student migration to Britain, which has declined due to new fees and visa restrictions.