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India Today
17-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Why U.S. universities are opening campuses in India and the Gulf
When 17-year-old Aanya Sharma began dreaming of studying computer science at a top U.S. university, she imagined four years in a snow-dusted college town, far from her home in Gurugram. What she didn't imagine was that just two metro stops away, a global university would soon be setting up a full-fledged campus offering the same degree, the same faculty, and nearly the same prestige, without the $60,000 price tag or a student visa decades, Indian students have flocked to the United States in pursuit of the "American degree dream." In 2024 alone, more than 1.3 million Indian students studied abroad, over 65% of them in the U.S., spending upwards of Rs.5 lakh annually per student on tuition and living expenses. But now, the tide is beginning to by policy reforms, growing demand, and strategic expansion goals, several top-ranked U.S. universities,, including the Illinois Institute of Technology, are setting up shop in India. At the same time, elite institutions like Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon, and Northwestern have long-established operations in Qatar's Education City. The move represents a broader shift in how education is delivered, where students no longer need to cross oceans to earn global U.S. UNIVERSITIES ARE GOING GLOBAL The motivation for U.S. institutions is multi-layered:Enrolment pressures: Rising visa uncertainties, political tensions, and post-COVID enrolment dips have made international student mobility less predictable. Setting up branch campuses abroad allows universities to reach students where they diversification: With declining domestic enrolments and increasing competition, international campuses offer a way to maintain financial sustainability while expanding brand balance: In an increasingly multipolar world, universities are realigning their internationalisation strategies to hedge against regional to C-BERT (Cross-Border Education Research Team), over 320 international branch campuses exist globally today, with more than a quarter hosted by U.S. THE EDUCATION GOLDMINEIndia presents a particularly attractive proposition. It has:A youth-heavy population (over 50% under age 30)A growing higher education market, projected to cross $300 billion by 2030An unmet demand for quality education only ~30% of college-age youth are currently enrolledThe game-changer, however, was the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which opened India's doors to foreign universities. In 2023, the UGC released regulations allowing top 500 global institutions to establish fully autonomous campuses in India, with their own admission criteria, fee structure, and degree COMING TO INDIA? Illinois Institute of Technology (USA): Will open a campus in Mumbai by 2026, offering STEM and business programs. It's the first American university to do of Southampton (UK): Set to begin classes in Gurugram by August 2025, offering degrees in computing, law, business, and more. It expects to enroll up to 5,500 students of Liverpool, Aberdeen, and York (UK) and University of Western Australia have received Letters of Intent to open campuses, most by late Europeo di Design (IED, Italy) is opening in Mumbai, offering fashion, product, and visual design degrees at 25-30% lower cost than its European to the UGC, 15 foreign universities could begin operating in India by GULF MODEL: U.S. CAMPUSES IN QATARMeanwhile, in the Gulf, the U.S. has long maintained a strong education footprint:Carnegie Mellon University - Qatar (est. 2004)Georgetown University in Qatar (since 2005)Northwestern University in Qatar (since 2008)Texas A&M - Qatar, which will wind down by 2028These campuses are fully funded by host governments, like the Qatar Foundation, allowing U.S. institutions to maintain quality while eliminating financial IN IT FOR INDIAN STUDENTS?advertisementWorld-class degrees, closer to home: Global qualifications at local campuses eliminate visa hassles and drastically reduce travel and living costs: Tuition fees are expected to be 25-40% lower than on main campuses. The University of Southampton will charge students about two-thirds of UK tuition (~25,000-30,000 in the UK).Globally mobile careers: These campuses often offer pathways for semester exchanges, internships abroad, or even final-year transfers to the main U.S. competition = better education ecosystemAs global institutions arrive, Indian colleges may be forced to innovate, collaborate, and compete. CHALLENGES FOR STUDENTS Affordability gap: While cheaper than studying abroad, these programs still remain out of reach for a large portion of India's and curriculum parity: Maintaining the same academic standards, infrastructure, and faculty quality as the home campus is ambiguity: As this is new terrain for both foreign universities and Indian regulators, policy clarity and transparency will be key to long-term success. THE FUTURE IS GLOCALWhat was once considered a one-way ticket to succeeding, an American degree, is now becoming a two-way street. As the demand for global education rises and political barriers harden, universities are going "glocal" offering international standards within national boundaries. India is no longer just an exporter of students. With top U.S. and global universities arriving on its shores, it is emerging as a global education destination in its own right.- EndsMust Watch
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Illinois Tech's Mumbai campus aims for 300-student inaugural batch in 2026
US-based Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is beginning preparations for opening its Mumbai campus in fall next year with an initial intake of around 300 students, Raj Echambadi, president, Illinois Tech, told Business Standard in a video interview. 'The institute is expecting to begin site exploration, and recruitment of faculty and staff in the next two-to-three months, so that active recruitment of students can start for an intake in the next fall,' Echambadi added. Likening its upcoming Mumbai campus to a node in Illinois Tech's overall network, he said that many American students will get opportunities to study in India for a semester or a year, whereas many Indian students can go to the Chicago campus in exchange programmes. Key challenges for the institute could be the US administration's recent rules mandating social media vetting for student visa appointments, and President Donald Trump's recent run-ins with educational institutions. Calling it a short-term speed bump, Echambadi said there are not going to be many impediments, even for Indian students who come and study in the Chicago campus. Almost 20 per cent of the students in Illinois Tech's undergraduate (UG) and graduate programs are foreign students, of which close to 5-8 per cent are from India. 'There is anxiety among students and parents due to word of mouth. While I think there is going to be a very short-term dip in terms of student interest, there is no certainty that it is going to have a major impact in the long term,' he added. While at the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Addressing concerns over fees, the institute said that while its tuition rates are still being finalised, they are looking at a cost range that would be very reasonable for the Indian market. 'Comparing it to the US cost, you are talking about one-third or a little over one-third of the cost that the students would pay at our India campus,' he said. Estimated tuition rates for an UG student at Illinois Tech is $51,648, according to the institution's website. Other additions such as housing, food, books, and transportation can inflate that bill to an estimated range of $64,894-77,624, depending on whether the student is living on or off campus. Echambadi added that the institute is working with its alumni network, and government scholarships to make affordability one of the key factors. 'Owing to the size of our Indian alumni, and because of the CSR (corporate social responsibility) rules in India, we are committed to fundraising in India in order to ensure that no qualified student in the country is ever turned away because of lack of access to resources,' he said. Illinois Tech's entry into India comes two years after the University Grants Commission (UGC) released rules facilitating the entry of foreign higher education institutions (HEIs) into the country as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 reforms. Under these regulations, foreign institutions seeking to establish campuses in India must rank within the top 500 globally — either overall or in specific subject areas — and demonstrate outstanding expertise in their fields, subject to UGC approval. While around 10-12 foreign HEIs, mostly British and Australian, have got letters of intent (LoIs) from the Union education ministry, Illinois Tech is currently the only American university to announce a campus in India. Speaking on the traction within US HEIs, Echambadi said that there is a lot of interest from American universities to come to India. 'We have had many calls from American universities asking us about the process we followed,' he added.
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Illinois Tech's Mumbai campus opening aims for 300-student inaugural batch
India campus tuition fee may be a third of US campus fee premium Sanket Koul Shreya Nandi New Delhi Listen to This Article US-based Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is beginning preparations for opening its Mumbai campus in fall next year with an initial intake of around 300 students, Raj Echambadi, president, Illinois Tech, told Business Standard in a video interview. 'The institute is expecting to begin site exploration, and recruitment of faculty and staff in the next two-to-three months, so that active recruitment of students can start for an intake in the next fall,' Echambadi added. Likening its upcoming Mumbai campus to a node in Illinois Tech's overall network, he said that many American students will get opportunities to study in
Business Insider
04-07-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Just 1 cup of black beans curbs inflammation in your body. Here are 4 science-backed recipes to boost your health.
Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you … can cut down on dangerous, chronic low-grade inflammation. Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology recently discovered just how much black beans can help lower inflammation in a remarkable trial. They gave roughly two dozen people with prediabetes a three-month supply of canned beans. The directions were simple: incorporate one cup of black beans into your diet, every single day for 12 weeks. (In a control group, participants ate white rice instead). Some people mixed their beans into soups, others topped their salads with black beans. Each person in the bean-eating group just had to ensure they were eating a cup per day. It's something that people living in the longevity Blue Zones around the world already do automatically, through force of habit. With this study, there's fresh evidence that their technique can help anybody who is at risk of developing chronic diseases improve their health and longevity. Black beans owe their dark, deep hue to plant chemicals that may also help fend off inflammation In this small study, eating black beans had a big impact on people's levels of a protein called interleukin-6 (IL-6) which is a key marker of inflammation. During the course of the study, black bean eaters reduced their average IL-6 levels from 2.57 picograms per milliliter to 1.88, a significant decrease. Lead researcher Indika Edirisinghe, a professor of food science and nutrition at IIT, says he suspects a big part of the reason why black beans are so great at lowering chronic, low-grade inflammation has to do with the chemicals that give them their rich, deep black coloring. "They have something called polyphenolic compounds," Edirisinghe told Business Insider. "The polyphenolic compounds are bioactive, and they have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity." Just in case participants were stumped on how to start incorporating more black beans into each day, they were given a lifeline: Edirisinghe and his team offered participants several mouthwatering bean recipes, including one for black bean brownies, a chicken and black bean chili, a bean "caviar" snack dip, and a colorful bean salad in a jar. "There's no rocket science," Edirisinghe said. "It's very simple, and there's a great opportunity here to become healthy." Here are 4 of the easy — and tasty — black bean recipes patients used during the study Taco salad in a jar Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can of black beans, rinsed and warmed up 1 lb. ground turkey 2 cups of frozen corn, thawed and warmed up 1 head of romaine, chopped 1 cup of shredded pepperjack cheese 1 cup of diced tomatoes 1 tbsp. taco seasoning 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt Directions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat Add the turkey and season with taco seasoning and salt Cook the turkey, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it is golden and cooked through, about eight to 10 minutes. Then set it aside for five minutes to let it cool. Using six mason jars, layer the turkey, then black beans, corn, romaine, cheese, and tomatoes Refrigerate until ready to eat. (Makes a great lunch!) Black bean brownies 1 15-oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup of oats 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. cacao powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping Directions: Preheat your oven to 350F Combine all the ingredients except the chocolate chips in a food processor, and blend until very smooth. (If you don't have a food processor, a blender can work, but the consistency won't be as smooth.) Stir in the chips Pour into a well greased 8x8 pan Sprinkle extra chips on top, if you like Cook brownies for 15 to 18 minutes Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting If they still look somewhat undercooked, put them in the fridge for an hour to firm up Chicken, quinoa, and black bean chili verde Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can of black beans, rinsed 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 6 cups of chicken broth 1 cup of quinoa 1 16-oz. jar of salsa verde 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 tbsp. of canola oil 1 tbsp. of ground cumin Salt Sour cream and cilantro, for serving Directions: In a large pot over medium heat, heat up the oil Cook the onion and garlic until tender, about six minutes Add the cumin, and season with salt Add the beans, chicken, and salsa verde and stir until combined Add 5 cups of the chicken broth and quinoa and bring to a boil Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes If the quinoa absorbs most of the liquid, add the extra cup of chicken broth Serve with sour cream and cilantro Cowboy caviar Ingredients: 1 cup of black beans 1 cup of corn 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 orange bell peppers, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/3 cup of lime juice 1/3 cups of extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. of chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. of hot sauce Tortilla chips for serving Directions: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, hot sauce, cumin, and salt In a large bowl, combing the remaining ingredients, except the chips Pour the dressing from the small bowl into the large bowl and toss until well combined Serve it up with the chips
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
The real challenges of foreign campuses
There has been much debate in India about attracting foreign university branch campuses since the University Grants Commission (UGC) established regulations in 2023. A few have set up shop: two Australian universities — Deakin University and the University of Wollongong — in Gujarat's GIFT City, and the U.K.'s University of Southampton in Gurugram, near Delhi. The momentum has continued to grow in recent months. Last week, Letters of Intent (LOIs) were issued to five foreign institutions — the University of York, the University of Aberdeen, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Italy's Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) — to establish campuses in Mumbai. However, early indicators suggest that Deakin and Wollongong, which began classes last year, and the University of Southampton, which is going to welcome its first batch of students, may be moving too quickly. Admissions were announced often before essential details, such as information about the faculty and other key elements, were made publicly available. While this rapid pace may signal strong intent and enthusiasm, it also raises many concerns. Also read | Boom in foreign university branch campuses: Can they deliver quality education? Challenges to the branch idea Globally, transnational education is navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape. This may be one of the most difficult global environments for universities to establish branches. The country with the largest number of overseas university branches globally, the U.S., is in complete disarray due to attacks on higher education from the Donald Trump administration. The last thing on the minds of most American university leaders is foreign initiatives. Therefore, the Illinois Institute of Technology's decision to establish a campus in India should be seen as an exception. Even institutions willing to enter the Indian market will have to overcome numerous domestic challenges. A major issue is navigating India's highly competitive higher education landscape. Most of the institutions seeking to enter the Indian market are not top-tier schools in their own countries. In India, they risk being seen as just one among several 'elite' options available to students. These branch campuses follow a market-driven model, offering programmes in high-demand fields such as business, computer science, and data analytics. While this approach may be financially strategic, the narrow academic focus risks making them indistinguishable from India's better-performing private colleges and universities. Therefore, the real challenge is to establish a clear academic identity. Without this, they risk being perceived as little more than diploma mills, ultimately undermining the reputation of the very universities they represent. It is also relevant that most of the branches already established or planning to be established are not comprehensive universities with diverse offerings and research focus, but rather are small specialised schools. India already boasts renowned public institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which are actively expanding their global engagement and research capabilities. Notable collaborations, such as IIT Delhi with the University of Queensland and IIT Bombay with Monash University, have set strong precedents for international research partnerships. Furthermore, a growing number of elite and semi-elite private universities in India now offer joint and double-degree programmes in collaboration with foreign institutions. In this dynamic environment, foreign branch campuses cannot rely solely on the strength of their brand. Myth of marketing A concerning trend among some international branch campuses already established in India is their disproportionate reliance on marketing strategies, often at the expense of academic investment. While marketing has its place, it cannot substitute for substance. Students and parents are increasingly discerning. They examine publicly available information on faculty credentials, curriculum design, industry relevance, and student support systems. Flashy campaigns without academic depth or meaningful student engagement will not build lasting trust. Another key problem lies in students' perception and the reality of campus life. Early observations suggest that most of these branch campuses operate out of vertical buildings, often renting space. While such structures may offer operational efficiency, they often lack the vibrancy, openness, and spatial identity characteristic of traditional Indian universities. If foreign universities wish to be perceived as full-fledged institutions, they must invest in essential 'soft' infrastructure as well. Need for local relevance From the Indian perspective, selecting the right partner is important. Universities from the Global North are typically interested in branch campuses for several reasons. Host countries or institutions may offer major incentives in terms of facilities or funds. In many cases, the primary motivation is to earn money, as illustrated by several branches in Dubai. Some wish to establish a presence in a country to recruit students to the home campus. Without major incentives, top global universities will seldom be attracted. India will need to carefully evaluate whether a particular branch proposal is suitable for local needs, and whether it is from a foreign institution that is attractive. The establishment of foreign university branch campuses in India marks a significant milestone in the higher education landscape. However, if these ventures are rushed or poorly managed, they risk becoming cautionary tales — short-lived initiatives that erode trust, dilute brand value, and stall the broader momentum toward meaningful internationalisation. Philip G Altbach is professor emeritus and distinguished fellow, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, United States. Eldho Mathews is programme officer (internationalisation) at the Kerala State Higher Education Council, India
