University of Manchester to open Bengaluru centre to strengthen India education and industry ties

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The University of Manchester has announced that it will be opening a new centre in Bengaluru in order to enhance its interaction with students, business and researchers from India through industry collaboration and learning and research partnerships.The new centre will offer a fixed base through which the university in the UK can grow its reach in the Indian market and bring its academic prowess in line with the educational, technological and innovative sectors of the country. The centre will help both students and researchers while enhancing connections between the academic world and industry.The announcement was made during a event held at Science Gallery Bengaluru that had attendance of university alumni, business and cultural leaders and Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester.US OPT Visa Rule 2026: Top Universities Oppose Proposed $70,000 Fee For International Students Centre to offer industry-linked learning opportunitiesThe Bengaluru center will expand on the university's Partner-Enabled Learning (PEL) model, which integrates practical project-based learning into degree programs by working with communities, public organizations, and employers.Through the PEL model, students are provided with hands-on experience through projects, internships, placements, and micro-internships that can address skill shortages and allow the development of the problem solving, flexibility, collaboration and business relationship building skills alongside academic knowledge.The university plans to use the centre to increase these possibilities by using projects from the industry and greater interaction with the companies that operate in India.Ireland Education Fairs Begin In Delhi With 17 Universities, Offering Indian Students Course, Scholarship & Visa Guidance Manchester University already has connections with numerous large Indian companies, such as Reliance, Tata and Infosys, along with an extensive network of the tech companies.Announcement coincides with UK delegation’s India visitThe announcement coincides with the University of Manchester's participation in the inaugural Great North Mayoral Mission to India, scheduled for October 12–16, 2026.The mission sees universities, companies, civic authorities and cultural institutions from northern England working to make new contacts and build their relationships with their Indian partners.University of Manchester’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison said that the University’s relationship with India was extensive in terms of education, business and culture.University Of Sheffield Invites Applications For BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) 2027; Offers £2,500 Annual Scholarship To Eligible International Students “Our relationship with India in education, business and culture is very strong. Our Centre will be at the center of building our relationship and I’m looking forward to giving and learning from our Indian friends over the coming years,” said Ivison.Commenting on the talks in the mission, he further said that “It is a reflection of our commitment to being open, values-led and ambitious.”The announcement of the Bengaluru Centre was done through panels on innovation and culture led by Ivison.

University of Manchester plans to set up new centre in Bengaluru