Dharmendra Pradhan Confirms 19 Foreign Universities to Set Up Campuses in India

Last updated: 2026/03/02 at 2:24 PM

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that around 19 foreign universities are set to establish their campuses in India by the current academic year.

Addressing the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Pradhan said that Indian institutes are collaborating with global institutions in sectors like semiconductors, AI, biotech, critical minerals, agriculture and sustainable management.

The Education Minister welcomed students from foreign countries to study in India. He underlined that India is focusing on quality education, improving its position in the ranking system, and creating more economic opportunities for the youth.

Pradhan noted that the country’s strength lies in its youth, with 65 percent of the population being in the age group of thirty-five.

He added that India wants to create a knowledge bridge between different countries and civilizations and is also planning to create a developmental model for the global south.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.