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Coventry University gets approval for GIFT City campus
The university becomes the first English university approved to open a branch in India's GIFT City, with operations beginning in 2026.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 01, May 2025
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India's GIFT city / Coventry University
The UK’s Coventry University has received in-principle approval from India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to establish a branch campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
The move marks a significant milestone in Coventry University Group’s global expansion, bringing its total planned investment in international campuses to £1 billion over the past five years. The university currently has operations in Egypt, Morocco, China, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and an India Hub in New Delhi.
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“We are delighted approval has been given to commence the set-up process for Coventry University GIFT City and know that many students will benefit from the high-quality education we can offer over the years to come as we expand our course offering to students,” said Professor John Latham, vice-chancellor and group CEO of Coventry University.
The GIFT City campus is expected to welcome its first students in 2026, initially offering BSc Honours degrees in international business management and business and finance. More programs are planned as the campus develops.
Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, praised the development as a key moment in strengthening the U.K.-India education partnership. “It is great to see Coventry University coming to GIFT City, an important global financial centre. The UK-India education partnership adds immense value to both our countries and is crucial to building modern, forward-looking connections between our people.”
Alison Barrett, of the British Council, said the move aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020 and will benefit thousands of students. “It emphasizes our shared commitment to the internationalization of education, as highlighted in the National Education Policy 2020. Thousands of students will benefit from the high-quality education that the university can offer in the years to come.”
IFSCA chairperson K. Rajaraman said the campus represents a vital step toward positioning GIFT City as a global higher education hub, with programs aligned to industry needs and future job markets.
The announcement was made last month at the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue at the London Stock Exchange, where U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were among the key attendees.
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