From Sydney to Silicon City: UNSW to Launch Bengaluru Campus in 2026

With UGC approval in hand, the Australian university will offer degrees in tech, business and media from 2026, opening new doors for Indian students

The University of New South Wales (UNSW), ranked among the top 20 universities globally, has received formal approval from India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish its first international campus in Bengaluru. The campus is expected to open in August 2026, offering Indian students the opportunity to pursue globally recognised degrees within the country.
The announcement was made during a ceremony in New Delhi, attended by India’s Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Australia’s Minister for Education, Jason Clare. The UGC has issued a Letter of Intent to UNSW, making it the highest-ranked global university to gain approval for a physical presence in India under the new foreign university guidelines.

Located in the heart of India’s technology and innovation hub, the new campus will offer undergraduate programs in business, media, computer science, and data science, along with a postgraduate program in cybersecurity. All courses will follow UNSW’s academic standards, and degrees awarded will be equivalent to those offered in Sydney. Oversight will be ensured by UNSW’s Academic Board and joint governance mechanisms.
Speaking at the event, Professor Attila Brungs, Vice Chancellor and President of UNSW Sydney, described the development as a major step in the university’s international engagement strategy. He said that UNSW Bengaluru would provide Indian students with access to a world-class education closer to home, supporting both personal aspirations and national development priorities.

“Education is a powerful force for opportunity and progress. By opening a campus in Bengaluru, we are building on decades of collaboration with India and creating new pathways for Indian students to gain a global education within their own country,” Professor Brungs said.
Jason Clare, Australia’s Minister for Education, welcomed the move as a new chapter in Indo-Australian educational ties. He noted that the internationalisation of Australian universities reflects a two-way exchange of ideas, people, and opportunity.
“This is not just about students coming to Australia. It is also about Australian universities going global. UNSW’s presence in India strengthens both our education systems and brings us closer together,” Clare said.

The new campus builds on UNSW’s longstanding engagement with India. The university has partnered with leading Indian institutions including the Indian Institute of Science, IIM Bangalore, and the National Law School of India. It also collaborates with government agencies such as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Steel.

UNSW Bengaluru is expected to contribute to India’s goals under the National Education Policy 2020, especially in the areas of internationalisation, research excellence, and enhanced graduate outcomes. The university also aims to integrate with the local innovation ecosystem through industry partnerships, internships, and collaborative research.
By locating the campus in Bengaluru, UNSW is positioning itself at the center of India’s knowledge economy. The city’s concentration of technology companies, research institutions, and start-ups offers students valuable exposure to real-world industry environments.
UNSW is consistently ranked as Australia’s most employable university and was recently named the most entrepreneurial university in the Asia-Pacific region. Its graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide, especially in fields such as data science, engineering, cybersecurity, and business.

With the launch of the Bengaluru campus, UNSW hopes to offer Indian students a globally recognised academic experience while also contributing to India’s growing status as a destination for world-class higher education.

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