15th October 2025: The University of Southampton Delhi, India’s first UGC-approved international university and the only global top 100 university with a campus in the country, has opened applications for its August 2026 undergraduate intake.
The campus offers students an opportunity to pursue a prestigious UK degree while studying in India, a milestone moment in advancing transnational education under India’s National Education Policy (NEP).
The University of Southampton’s leadership in global higher education was recently recognised as part of the UK government’s landmark visit to India. Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice-President International and Engagement, joined UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his first official visit to India as part of a trade delegation bringing together British and Indian business and education leaders to strengthen bilateral ties following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement.
Professor Atherton said, “The University of Southampton was proud to become the very first international university approved by the University Grants Commission to establish a campus in India, thanks to our reputation for excellence in education, research and enterprise. Our first students are already benefiting from this flagship initiative, and last week’s UK delegation offered further opportunities for our university to further strengthen our links with India.”
Students at the University of Southampton Delhi can choose from undergraduate programmes such as BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance, B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science, B.Sc. (Hons) Business Management, and B.Sc. (Hons) Economics. For the August 2026 entry, the portfolio will be expanded to include BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing and B.Eng. (Hons) Software Engineering programmes, designed to meet the needs of today’s global workforce. Applications are officially open. To learn more and apply, visit – www.delhi.southampton.ac.uk/
Students completing Class XII (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. Applicants should have achieved at least 75% in their Standard XII examinations from boards such as CBSE, CISCE, or leading State Boards. Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted, including UK A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with scores typically ranging between 28 and 38 points.
Commenting on the launch of admissions for the August 2026 intake, Professor Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost at the University of Southampton Delhi, “After the overwhelming response to our first admissions cycle in 2025 and a warm welcome to our first student cohort, we are delighted to open applications for our second student intake. The success of our inaugural intake shows the strong demand for globally recognised UK education in India. With an expanded portfolio of undergraduate programmes for 2026, we are confident of offering students even more opportunities to build their future with a leading Russell Group university, here in India.”
Reflecting global standards, the programmes at the University of Southampton Delhi combine academic excellence with a strong career focus, equipping students with industry-relevant skills and practical exposure across finance, technology, consulting, and entrepreneurship. These three-year undergraduate courses give students the flexibility to study in India while experiencing the same academic rigour as in the UK, including the opportunity for a semester abroad. Following the University’s prestigious Triple Helix model, the campus seamlessly integrates education, research, and industry collaboration to prepare graduates for real-world impact
The new Gurugram campus fosters holistic growth with a student hub, social spaces, library, study zones, IT labs, and training suites.
With over 150 years of academic excellence, the University of Southampton is globally renowned for producing outstanding graduates across a range of disciplines, including business, engineering, computer science, and social sciences. Reflecting the same standard of quality, the programmes at the University of Southampton Delhi are designed with a strong career focus, equipping students with industry-relevant skills and fostering meaningful connections that enhance employability in a global job market. The University consistently ranks among the world’s leading institutions, placed in the Global Top 100 and among the Top 15 UK universities for graduate employability. The University is also ranked among the Top 10 most targeted UK universities by leading employers, highlighting its strong reputation for both academic excellence and graduate employability.
