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University of Manchester plans Bengaluru hub for teaching, research and innovation
The University of Manchester intends to open a large centre in the Indian city of Bengaluru, combining education, research and innovation work.
Why it matters: Students, innovators, industry and alumni are the groups the University of Manchester names as future collaborators at its planned Bengaluru centre.
On 15 October 2026 the University of Manchester made public its intention to set up a large centre in Bengaluru, India.
The university described the planned centre as covering education, research and innovation.
According to the university, the Bengaluru site will deepen its long-standing ties with India and open up joint work with students, innovators, industry and alumni.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
The University of Manchester has announced an intention rather than an opening; if the Bengaluru centre goes ahead, students, innovators, industry and alumni are the groups the university says it will work with there.
