Expand your institution’s reach into India with a trusted partner
Establishing an international branch campus in India is a powerful strategy for Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) to extend their unique educational offerings, values, and standards into one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets. By venturing into India’s dynamic landscape, institutions can expand their global footprint, engage with diverse student populations, and play a pivotal role in advancing and internationalising higher education in the region.
We are here to simplify and accelerate this process for you. Our comprehensive services ensure that your branch campus is not only a successful extension of your home institution but also a transformative force in the local educational landscape.
Partner with us to turn your international expansion aspirations into reality, making global education more accessible and impactful in India.
Education on a truly global scale
Global University Systems (GUS) is an international network of leading institutions providing innovative educational opportunities worldwide. We serve over 1,00,000 students from more than 150 countries, offering a wide range of programmes in 57 different locations. Leveraging advanced technologies and a collaborative ethos, GUS empowers students to achieve their career goals through a broad spectrum of certificate, qualification, and degree programmes.
2003 : GUS was founded as a single institution with four students
100,000+ : Students study on our campuses worldwide
30+ Institutions globally : Owned and backed by GUS today, providing academic/non-academic services
20 million + : Students globally study in online courses offered by GUS.
1st : Distance learning university in UK, Offering online and blended learning degrees with Arden University
#1 : Provider of legal qualifications in the UK, through Ulaw^
The Government of India opens its doors to esteemed foreign universities seeking to expand their reach and impact. This landmark initiative allows top international institutions to set up International Branch Campuses (IBCs) across India, offering an unparalleled opportunity to elevate the landscape of higher education in the country.
Choose Your Ideal Location:
- Across India: Establish your IBC in any region, tailored to the needs of your institution and students.
- GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance and Tech City): Focus on cutting-edge disciplines such as FinTech, Technology, Engineering, and Science within a thriving hub designed for innovation and excellence.
Eligibility:
- Global Standing: To qualify, universities must be ranked among the top 500 in the overall or subject-wise category of global rankings. Alternatively, institutions must exhibit exceptional expertise in a particular field.
- Program Offerings: IBCs can offer a comprehensive range of programs—including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, doctoral, post-doctoral, and PhD—ensuring that educational standards match those of the main campus and are on par with Indian higher education institutions.
Quality Standards:
- Academic Excellence: The quality of education at the Indian campus will mirror that of the main campus, adhering to rigorous quality assurance and governance standards.
- Faculty Recruitment: Enjoy the autonomy to recruit top-tier faculty and staff from both India and abroad, maintaining alignment with the recruitment practices of the main campus.
- The Government of India has recently taken a significant step by allowing premier foreign universities and institutions to set up campuses in India.
- University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, provides a robust framework for foreign higher educational institutions (FHEIs) to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs in India.
- GIFT City, India’s new center for Global Finance and IT offers, dedicated space for FHEIs under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It’s a key project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at promoting international collaboration.
- Financial Incentives include a 10-year income tax holiday, making GIFT City an attractive option for global educational institutions looking to establish themselves in India.
India Opportunity
- The higher education market in India reached US$58 Bn in FY23 with a projected surge to US$114.35 Bn by 2032.
- India is considered as the world’s second-largest higher education system with 25% of the world’s student population.
- From a meagre 50,000 Indians going to study abroad in 1999, the numbers have risen to almost 1 mn in 2024.
- Estimated 2 million Indian students poised to pursue international education by 2027.
- India's tertiary-age (18-22) population projected to peak at 126 million in 2026.
- The government of India, through National Education Policy 2020, aims to lift the gross enrolment ratio in higher education from 26% in 2018 to 50% by 2035.
Your Partner in Establishing International Branch Campuses
GGS India, the Indian arm of Global University Systems (GUS), specialises in providing comprehensive ancillary services to Higher Educational Institutions looking to establish branch campuses in India. We offer end-to-end support, ensuring not only a seamless setup but also the smooth and efficient operation of your campus in India.
From strategic advisory on market entry and legal compliance to infrastructure development and complete operational management, our expert team ensures every aspect of your institution’s presence in India is handled with precision. With GGS India, you can focus on delivering exceptional education, confident that your operational needs are expertly managed.
Ancillary Services Offered by GGS India
The model below provides an in-depth look at the full range of support we offer to ensure the success of your international branch campus in India.
- Advisory: Accelerate your India growth journey by simplifying regulations and navigating the local landscape with our expert advisory services and tailored strategies. We ensure your expansion meets educational standards and aligns with your growth goals.
- Legal Services: Navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence, thanks to our comprehensive legal support and compliance expertise.
- Project Management: Achieve success with our expert management services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and strategic alignment for the establishment of campus infrastructure.
- Product Strategy: Develop innovative and market-driven product strategies for academic programs and courses to position your Institution for success and growth.
- Marketing and Sales: Boost your market presence and drive revenue with our tailored marketing and sales strategies designed for maximum impact.
- Student Enrolment: Maximise your institution’s reach and impact with our comprehensive student enrolment services, designed to attract, engage, and retain students through targeted recruitment strategies, seamless admission processes, and personalised support throughout their academic journey.
- Human Resource Management:We specialise in strategic recruitment, targeted training, and ongoing development to attract and retain top-tier talent, ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence.
- Financial Management: Ensure robust financial health with our expert management of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Information Technology: Leverage cutting-edge IT solutions to streamline operations, enhance security, and drive digital transformation.
- Procurement: Optimise your supply chain with our strategic procurement services, ensuring cost efficiency and quality control.
UPES
UPES, established in 2003 is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, research-driven university committed to academic excellence, student outcomes and social impact. UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools, with 14000+ students and 1500+ faculty and staff members.
UPES has global partnerships with institutions like University of California Berkeley, UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, University of Gothenburg, besides several others. Runway, the on-campus business incubator, fuels entrepreneurship and innovation.
Contribution of GGS India towards the growth of UPES:
Enrolments: Driving growth through marketing, recruitment and admissions with 2,714 students in 2019 grown to 6,545 in 2024 , a 2.5X jump in enrolments in a 5 year span
Rankings :
From being unranked internationally in 2019 to:
#801-850 Globally (2025 QS World University Ranking)
#218 in Asia (2025 QS Asia Ranking)
#451-500 (2025 QS WUR Ranking by Subject - Engineering & Tech)
#1 Private University in Academic Reputation (2024 QS Asia)
Employability:
98% employability with our careers program achieving an average of 4 job offers per student at the time of graduation.
Research Publications:
Recruiting and supporting academic talent with a 400% growth in research publications (500 in 2020 to over 2,500+ in 2023.
Pearl Academy
With a legacy of over three decades in academic excellence, Pearl Academy has been a leading creative education powerhouse, empowering students to push their creative boundaries in diverse domains such as Fashion, Communication Design, Product Design, Business, Interiors, Film & Gaming. With 30+ distinct courses, it has campuses in Delhi-West, Delhi-South, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. Pearl Academy offers 3-year and 4-year undergraduate programs, besides global exposure, tech expertise, entrepreneurial competencies and life skills to its growing community of learners.
The institution boasts a 99% placement rate. It also supports aspiring entrepreneurs through its incubator, Runway, offering mentorship, seed funding, and legal guidance.
With a legacy of over three decades in academic excellence, Pearl Academy has been a leading creative education powerhouse, empowering students to push their creative boundaries in diverse domains such as Fashion, Communication Design, Product Design, Business, Interiors, Film & Gaming. With 30+ distinct courses, Pearl Academy offers 3-year and 4-year undergraduate programs, besides global exposure, tech expertise, entrepreneurial competencies and life skills to its growing community of learners.
Significant achievements:
Enrolments: 3,000+ total students
Rankings: Pearl Academy has constantly been ranked amongst the top Fashion/ Creative institutes in India
Employability: 99% employability; 600+ recruiters
Degree Granting: In partnership with accredited institutions, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (an Institution of National Importance) for UG/ PG degrees starting 2024 intake
Campuses in: New Delhi (Rajouri Garden), New Delhi (New Friends Colony), Mumbai, Jaipur, Bengaluru
GIFT City, the Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, is poised to become India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
- Focus on Education: 150-200 acres dedicated to educational institutions.
- Smart City Infrastructure: A Greenfield development spanning 886 acres, with 62 million square feet of built-up area.
- Employment Potential: Expected to generate job opportunities for 1 million people.
- Global Hub: A national and international center for IT and finance companies, commodity exchanges, global trading, insurance, offshore banking, and data centers.
GUS Ancillary Office in GIFT City:
The GUS Ancillary Office, located within GIFT City, will span approximately 1,500 square feet, providing a dedicated space for seamless operations and support.
For more information on how to establish your IBC in India,
please contact us at
Puneeta Mathur – Senior Director, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
Email: puneeta.mathur@gusindia.global
Apurvi Parikh – Manager, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships (GIFT City)
Gus Ancillary Services GIFT City: Unit no – 803, Brigade International Financial Center (BIFC)– Building no. 14A, Zone -1, GIFT SEZ, GIFT City, Gandhinagar – 382355. Gujarat.
GGS India: 3rd Floor, DLF Square, Jacaranda Marg, DLF Phase 2, Sector 25, Gurugram, Shahpur, Haryana 122002
News
The University of Surrey is set to establish an International Branch Campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, in collaboration with GUS Global Services.
The University of Surrey is set to establish an International Branch Campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, in partnership with GUS Global Services.
The University of Surrey is set to open a world-class International Branch Campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, India, in collaboration with GUS Global Services (GGS).
The University of Surrey, United Kingdom is planning to open an International Branch Campus (IBC) in GIFT City, Gujarat, India.
The University of Surrey has unveiled its plans for the establishment of a cutting-edge International Branch Campus (IBC) in Gujarat's GIFT City, in association with GUS Global Services (GGS), a leading international education group.
