New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The first UK campus in India will open its doors as the University of Southampton begins operations in Gurugram in August 2025, said Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council highlighting the UK's commitment to welcoming Indian students, with over 173,000 currently studying in the UK.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, after a media roundtable in the British Council office, New Delhi regarding opportunities for Indian students in the UK, she also noted that the UK government has made it clear that it is eager to attract more international students, with Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, confirming that the "UK is open for international students."

Expressing her excitement about these...