After new UGC rules, foreign varsities look to open campuses

A prominent name in the beeline to set up campuses in India is Italy’s Istituto Marangoni. Ranked among the world’s top 100 art and design institutes, Istituto Marangoni is likely to apply under the new regulations of the UGC to establish a branch campus in India.

The Indian Express has learned that representatives of Istituto Marangoni have been in touch with the higher education regulator, exploring potential sites for the campus, with options including Mumbai, Delhi or Gurgaon. The institute however only offers certificate courses.

Stefania Valenti, managing director of Istituto Marangoni said, “UGC regulations are a welcome move. It will help students from India and from the neighbouring countries in the long term.” Western Sydney University (WSU), ranked 375th globally, is also keen on establishing campus in Bengaluru by 2025. Apart from that, six Australian universities are planning a joint campus in India. Flinders University (ranked 380th globally), Griffith University (ranked 243rd), James Cook University (415th), La Trobe University (242nd), University of Canberra (421st), and WSU are expected to collaborate, it is learnt.