Delhi, India’s capital, is a major centre for education, drawing students from across the country and overseas. With the 2023 guidelines introduced by the University Grants Commission, leading global universities are now beginning to set up branch campuses in the Delhi NCR region. Students increasingly seek international exposure, global curricula, and degrees that are recognised worldwide. In this context, foreign universities in India have begun to play an important role in India’s education system. Read the article below to know more about foreign universities in Delhi.
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There are some foreign universities in the Delhi NCR region, some already established and others upcoming. The University of Southampton Delhi NCR campus is located in Gurugram, Haryana. Victoria University is also ready to set up its campus in 2026.
University of Southampton Delhi NCR (Operational)
Victoria University Delhi NCR (Set to open in 2026)
The University of Southampton was established in 1952 and is located in Southampton, England, in the United Kingdom. University of Southampton Delhi was the first comprehensive international campus to be established in India. University of Southampton Delhi is the first UGC-approved global top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) to establish a campus in India under NEP 2020. University of Southampton Delhi campus gives a full and distinctive Southampton experience. The campus offers a wide range of programmes and options across multiple subjects.
University of Southampton Delhi NCR courses include BSc Hons, BEng Hons and MSc at UG and PG levels. BSc Hons courses include B.Sc Business Management Hons, B.Sc Computer Science Hons, B.Sc Creative Computing Hons, B.Sc Accounting and Finance Hons and B.Sc Economics Hons. MSc is offered in 4 specialisations: International Management, Economics, Data Science and Finance. Below are the details of programmes offered by the University of Southampton Delhi.
Stream | Programme |
UG Courses | BSc Hons, BE Software Engineering Hons |
PG Courses | MSc |
Courses | Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
BEng Hons | Rs 13,860 | 82% marks in 12th (overall) with 85% marks in math for CBSE and CISCE students 87% marks in 10+2 with 85% marks in math for state board students International Baccalaureate: 38 points and above, including 19 points at Higher Level and 6 points in Maths or 7 at Higher Level (Applications and Interpretations) A levels: A*AA, including mathematics (minimum grade A) |
Council Indian School Certificate of Education (CISCE): 78% and above Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): 78% and above State Boards: 83% and above, plus 75% and above in Standard X Maths International Baccalaureate: 34 points and above, including 17 points at Higher Level and 4 points in Maths A levels: AAB, plus Grade C or above in GCSE Maths | ||
B.Sc Hons in Business Management | ||
Council Indian School Certificate of Education (CISCE): 82% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): 82% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics State Boards: 87% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics International Baccalaureate: 38 points and above, including 19 points at Higher level, including 6 at Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level (Applications and Interpretations) A levels: A*AA, including Grade A and above in Mathematics | ||
Council Indian School Certificate of Education (CISCE): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSC): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics State Boards: 83% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics International Baccalaureate: 34 points and above, including 17 points at Higher level including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches, or Applications and Interpretation) A Levels: AAB, including Grade B in Mathematics | ||
M.Sc. Economics | Rs 23,10,000 | Upper second-class degree, termed a 2:1 degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject. |
Rs 16,17,000 | Upper second-class degree or international equivalent in a subject that includes quantitative study approved by the University | |
M.Sc. International Management | Upper second-class degree or international equivalent |
Check the details of University of Southampton Delhi NCR admission process for UG and PG programmes below.
Meet the eligibility criteria.
Fill out the application form, and applicants must include a personal statement when they make an application to study.
No entrance exam or interview is required for admission.
Final selection of students is done based on past academic performance, the application form, and several other criteria.
Victoria University (VU) is located in Melbourne, Australia, and it was established in 1887.
The university offers 4 courses at the UG level and 2 courses at the PG level. Victoria University Delhi UG courses include Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Data Science and Bachelor of Cyber Security. At the postgraduate level, Victoria University Delhi offers MBA. Check the details of Victoria University Delhi courses below.
Stream | Programme |
Science | |
Engineering and Architecture | |
Management and Business Administration |
Course | Seat Intake | Fees per year |
Bachelor of Business | 50 | Rs 11,00,000 |
Bachelor of Data Science | 30 | |
Bachelor of Cyber Security | 30 | |
Bachelor of Information Technology | 30 | |
Master of Business Administration (Global) | 30 | Rs 13,50,000 |
Master of Information Technology | 30 |
UG Eligibility Criteria:
Standard XII: ICSE and CBSE (minimum 65%);
Standard XII: State Boards (minimum 70%),
IB: Minimum 24 IB points with an IB Diploma
A Levels: 7 Points (CDD) o Minimum three (3) subjects o Minimum C in Maths or any STEM subject
To satisfy English language requirements, submit one of the following:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 and no component below 6.0;
Standard XII English with at least 75% in CBSE/ICSE Boards or 80% in State Board;
IB English with Grade 4 in Standard Level and a Grade 3 in Higher Level; or
GCSE English with a Grade C or higher
PG Eligibility Criteria:
Completion of an Indian Bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree in a similar discipline, with a degree classification of Second Division (55%).
For English proficiency: Evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree at a recognised university, where English was the medium of instruction and assessment for the whole institution or IELTS academic overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
In conclusion, the presence of foreign universities in Delhi NCR reflects the growing demand for global education within India. With institutions like University of Southampton already operating and others like Victoria University set to open soon, students now have more opportunities to access international degrees without leaving the country. This trend is likely to strengthen Delhi NCR’s position as a major education hub in the coming years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, Delhi NCR has foreign university campuses such as the University of Southampton, along with upcoming institutions like Victoria University.
The University of Southampton Delhi NCR campus is currently operational and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Foreign universities in Delhi NCR offer courses like Business Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, and MBA programmes.
Fees are generally higher than those at Indian universities but lower than those for studying abroad, making them a cost-effective option for international education.