Chandigarh, 20 June 2026: Bringing the promise of world-class education closer home, University of Southampton Delhi, one of the UK’s leading Russell Group universities and India’s first UGC-approved international university, hosted an exclusive Admission Meet in Chandigarh. With admissions open for the 2026 intake, the event brought together students and parents from across the region to explore globally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available at the University’s India campus, along with scholarship opportunities, international learning pathways, and career-focused education.

Students had the opportunity to learn more about a range of undergraduate programmes including BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing, BSc (Hons) Economics, and BEng (Hons) Software Engineering, alongside postgraduate programmes MSc Data Science, MSc Economics, MSc Finance, and MSc International Management. The session provided a comprehensive overview of academic pathways, career opportunities, and the University’s distinctive approach to preparing students for a global future.

The session provided students and parents with a comprehensive overview of the University’s distinctive academic approach, including its Triple Helix model that brings together academic excellence, industry engagement, and global opportunities. Attendees gained insights into how the University’s programmes are designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills, international exposure, and strong career prospects in an increasingly interconnected world, as well understanding admissions processes & scholarships options.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Amit Tyagi, Director, Student Recruitment and Marketing, said, “Chandigarh has long been recognised as one of North India’s leading education destinations, attracting ambitious students from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and beyond. We are delighted by the strong interest shown by students and parents here. Through our campus in Gurugram, Delhi NCR, we aim to make globally recognised education more accessible while providing students with the international outlook, academic rigour, and industry exposure needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.”

Located at International Tech Park, Gurugram, University of Southampton Delhi is designed to deliver a world-class learning experience, the campus features modern learning spaces, collaborative environments, advanced laboratories, library facilities, and student-focused infrastructure that fosters academic excellence and innovation. To support meritorious students, a wide range of scholarships, including the Delhi Presidential Scholarships, Merit Scholar Awards, Future Talent Scholarships, Changemaker, Science Impact Scholarships and LEK Consulting early career professionals scholarships, are available for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. With 1 in 3 students expected to receive a scholarship, these opportunities are designed to recognise academic excellence, leadership potential, and outstanding talent.

About University of Southampton Delhi

University of Southampton Delhi is the first UGC-approved university to establish a campus in India under NEP 2020. The university drives original thinking, turns knowledge into action and impact, and creates solutions to the world’s Challenges.

We are ranked 17th in The Times Good University Guide 2026 (UK University Rankings) and 52nd in the world in the TIME Magazine World University Rankings, 2026. Our academics are leaders in their fields, forging links with high-profile international businesses and organisations, and inspiring a 25,000-strong community of exceptional students from over 135 countries worldwide. Through our high-quality education, the University helps students on a journey of discovery to realise their potential and join our global network of over 200,000 alumni.

University of Southampton’s Successful Futures Pathway is an award-winning programme designed to help students evaluate their skills, align them with employer expectations, and prepare for successful career pathways. The programmes also offer tailored support and access to a wide range of work experience opportunities both on and off campus. The University is globally recognised for its strong career outcomes, backed by a proven track record in graduate employability and industry engagement. According to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, it ranks among the top 110 institutions worldwide for employability. The University is also listed among the top 15 universities in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and features among the top 10 UK universities most targeted by leading employers, as reported in The Graduate Market 2023.

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