Two UK Universities to Establish Campuses in Gujarat's GIFT City
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Queen's University Belfast and Coventry University approved to set up campuses in GIFT City, Gujarat. |
| University Details | 1. Queen's University Belfast: Approved by IFSCA, plans to start with postgraduate programs, expand to research & undergraduate courses. |
| 2. Coventry University: Global campuses in Egypt, Poland, Morocco, Kazakhstan; India expansion via GIFT City. | |
| First Foreign Campus | Deakin University was the first foreign university to set up a campus in GIFT City (Jan 2024). |
| IFSCA Regulations | 2022 regulations allow foreign universities to repatriate funds in foreign currency and exempt typical Indian infrastructure requirements. |
| GIFT City | Gujarat's international financial services hub, aiming to attract foreign educational institutions. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Foreign universities must be ranked top-500 globally or reputed in their home country to qualify for GIFT City campuses. |
| Queen's University History | Nearly 200 years old, ranked among top-200 for impact & sustainability, has over 1,000 Indian students. |
| Coventry University History | Established in 1843, over 13,000 international students from 160 countries, launched Delhi "India Hub" in 2024. |
| Campus Duration | Foreign universities in GIFT City get a 5-year registration, renewable for another 5 years. |