By Afiur
February 04, 2026
Global universities planning campuses in India are focusing on a small set of cities where student demand, industry access and infrastructure come together.
Delhi NCR leads due to global air connectivity, proximity to regulators and embassies, and a large student catchment.
Bengaluru draws global universities for its IT, AI and research ecosystem.
Mumbai offers unmatched access to finance, media and corporate networks.
Chennai combines a mature higher education ecosystem with manufacturing, IT and life sciences clusters.
Hyderabad is gaining attention for its expanding IT, pharma and biotech sectors.
Kochi stands out for its international connectivity, quality of life and emerging IT ecosystem.
Goa offers international connectivity, lifestyle appeal and land availability for residential campuses.