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Feb. 2, 2026

University of Aberdeen India campus to open in summer

University of AberdeenThe University of Aberdeen is opening a branch campus in Mumbai, making it the first Scottish university to open an in-country presence in India.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Edwards signed a Joint Venture agreement with a leading India-based education provider, EruLearning Solutions Pvt. Ltd, last month.

The University of Aberdeen is planning to open the new branch in Powai, a suburb of Mumbai, in August 2026. Teaching will start at the beginning in September 2026, with courses focusing on AI, management, and computing and data science.

Speaking about this new campus, Professor Peter Edwards said, “For more than five centuries, the University of Aberdeen has stood for academic excellence, purpose-driven learning, and global engagement. Our entry into India reflects our commitment to delivering world-class, future-focused education to one of the world’s most dynamic talent ecosystems. As we prepare to welcome our first cohort, we look forward to building a globally connected academic community and working closely with stakeholders to foster meaningful collaborations that support India’s education and innovation ambitions.”

During his visit to Mumbai, Professor Edwards also strengthened industry-academia collaboration in India some official agreements (MoUs) with key India-based companies in the entrepreneurial and health and wellness sectors.

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Content added on 2nd February 2026.  

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