University of Liverpool Bengaluru Campus: A UK Degree at Home

Exam-Focused Points

• University:  University of Liverpool, UK (Russell Group)

• Campus location:  Bengaluru, Karnataka (Alembic City, Whitefield)

• Approval received:  4 June 2026 – Letter of Approval (LoA)

• Regulatory framework:  UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023

• First permission (Letter of Intent):  26 May 2025

• Key officials at approval ceremony:  Dharmendra Pradhan (Education Minister), Dr. S. Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister), Yvette Cooper (UK Foreign Secretary)

• UGC Chairman:  Dr. Vineet Joshi (also Secretary, Department of Higher Education)

• University Provost (Bengaluru):  Professor Richard Grose

• Start date:  August/September 2026

• Admissions status:  Open

• UG programmes:  Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Game Design

• PG programmes:  MSc Computer Science, MSc Accounting and Finance

• UG eligibility:  Class 12 with minimum 75% average across four core subjects

• PG eligibility:  Bachelor's degree with minimum 55% marks

• Application fee:  ₹5,000 (reduced to ₹2,000, waived until 15 June 2026)

• Admission fee:  ₹50,000

• Security deposit:  ₹50,000

• Degree awarded:  University of Liverpool (UK degree)

• Significance:  Second Russell Group UK university to establish campus in India; major step under NEP 2020 for internationalisation of higher education

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the University of Liverpool Bengaluru campus open?
A: The campus is expected to welcome its first batch of students in  August 2026 . Admissions for the inaugural academic session are already open.

Q2: What courses are being offered at the Bengaluru campus?
A: Undergraduate courses include Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, and Game Design. Postgraduate courses include MSc Computer Science and MSc Accounting and Finance.

Q3: Will the degrees from the Bengaluru campus be recognised in India?
A: Yes. The degrees will be awarded by the University of Liverpool, UK. They will follow the same academic standards as the main UK campus and will be recognised globally.

Q4: What is the fee for the programmes?
A: The university has not yet announced annual tuition fees. However, the application fee is ₹5,000 (currently reduced to ₹2,000 and waived until 15 June 2026). The admission fee is ₹50,000, and the security deposit is ₹50,000.

Q5: Is the campus open for admissions?
A: Yes. Admissions for the 2026 academic session are open. Students can apply online through the university's website.