University of Liverpool opens Bengaluru campus with nearly 300 students

The University of Liverpool has officially opened its Bengaluru campus, welcoming nearly 300 students and becoming the first Russell Group university to establish a campus in Karnataka.

Located at Alembic City in Whitefield, the campus offers programmes in computer science, game design, business management, accounting and finance, and biomedical sciences. The launch marks the university’s first international campus opening in more than 20 years, adding to the growing presence of UK universities in India.

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The opening ceremony brought together government officials, education representatives and industry leaders, including Karnataka minister M. B. Patil, British deputy high commissioner to Karnataka Harshbir Sangha and British Council India country director Alison Barrett.

“This is a massive moment for the University of Liverpool and for our relationship with India,” said Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City Region.

“To see a university that means so much to our city opening a campus in Bengaluru is something to be proud of, and it gives us a real opportunity to build even stronger links between our two regions,” he added.

Professor Tim Jones, Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool said, “We are incredibly proud to have officially opened our first international campus in over 20 years in Bengaluru and to have done so in such distinguished company. As a university community we are firmly committed to the places we call home, and we look forward to working in partnership with fellow universities, industry and the not-for-profit sector to create positive impact for communities both locally and globally.

Courses and campus facilities

The purpose-built campus includes smart classrooms, laboratories, research and innovation spaces, collaboration hubs and Bloomberg terminals. The university said its programmes focus on practical learning, engagement with employers and developing skills relevant to Karnataka’s growing economy.

D. K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka, said, “The University of Liverpool Bengaluru campus is a fantastic addition to our thriving knowledge and innovation ecosystem, providing a world-class teaching and learning experience for students. The University has carefully considered the graduate-level skills required here in Karnataka, and I do not doubt that the campus’ graduates will go on to enjoy highly successful careers.

“The University of Liverpool’s wider ambition to contribute economically, socially and culturally is also clear. They are building on strong foundations with existing long-standing research partnerships already delivering impactful outcomes, and I look forward to seeing the positive wider impacts of the campus over the years to come.”

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Research and industry partnerships

Research collaboration and industry engagement are central to the university’s plans in India. The launch highlighted its existing work with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and a new seed fund with the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru. The university also signed new strategic agreements with the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bell Integration and Sai Life Sciences.

It is exploring further collaborations with organisations including Wipro, TiE Bangalore, Axis Bank, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, YouWeCan, Dream11 and AstraZeneca.

Alison Barrett said Bengaluru’s technology and research ecosystem offered opportunities to deepen cooperation between India and the UK. “The campus presents new opportunities to advance collaboration in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, strengthen industry–academia linkages, and equip students with the skills and knowledge to address global challenges,” she said.

Liverpool alumnus and former Liverpool FC striker Robbie Fowler also attended the celebrations, meeting members of Bengaluru’s Liverpool Supporters Club and participating in discussions on community impact and social development.