The University of Southampton, Delhi, has officially selected Gurgaon’s International Tech Park as the site for its inaugural Indian campus. The facility, currently under development, is slated for completion by April 2025, with the first batch of students commencing classes in August 2025.
“The new campus will bring world-class education, research, and enterprise opportunities to India, leveraging the state-of-the-art infrastructure at International Tech Park,” the university announced in an official statement.
Strategic Location and Futuristic Design
Explaining the decision to establish the campus in Gurgaon, Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice-President of International and Engagement at the University of Southampton, highlighted the city’s status as a leading hub for business, technology, and innovation in India.
“The International Tech Park offers an ideal location, surrounded by cutting-edge industries and dynamic career opportunities. The campus’s futuristic design will foster creativity and collaboration, with facilities that promote both academic excellence and student well-being. This environment will empower students to not only receive world-class education but also gain practical skills and industry connections essential for their careers,” Atherton stated.
The University of Southampton will feature a range of modern amenities, including a student hub, collaboration areas, IT labs, a large library, private study spaces, and a dedicated research zone to encourage academic and student collaboration.
World-Class Facilities and Sustainability
Spread over 60 acres, the campus at International Tech Park will be IGBC LEED Platinum pre-certified and designed by the globally renowned architectural firm Morphogenesis. It will integrate sustainable practices and accessibility features, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
Students will also benefit from access to on-site facilities such as fitness centres, food halls, and sports zones, including basketball and tennis courts. A cricket pitch is under development, and nearby amenities like golf courses and equestrian centres further enhance the student experience.
Oxford International will serve as an operational partner, ensuring the same high standards of learning and employability that students experience at the university’s UK campus.
Academic Offerings and Admissions
Initially, the campus will offer undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Business Management, Economics, and Accounts and Finance, along with postgraduate programs in International Management and Finance. Additional programs in emerging fields will be introduced annually.
Students graduating from the Gurgaon campus will receive the same degree as those studying in Southampton, UK.
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The first application round for August 2025 entry concluded on November 29, with results expected by mid-January 2025. Two more admissions rounds are planned. The university waived the Rs 5,000 application fee for the initial round, and further details on scholarships and student accommodations will be announced soon.
