Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea led the University of Birmingham’s largest academic delegation to India.

During his visit, Lord Bilimoria engaged with key partners, including Hindustan Petroleum Company Limited’s (HPCL) Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru. This followed the launch of a partnership between the University and HPCL in February to develop a cutting-edge hydrogen dispensing system aimed at transforming India’s transport sector.

Lord Bilimoria also met with leaders at NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s public policy think tank, to discuss the University’s activities in India. Additionally, he spoke on entrepreneurship at Atlas Skilltech University in Mumbai, drawing from his own business experiences.

His visit coincided with the launch of a Joint Masters program in Sustainable Energy Systems between the University of Birmingham and IIT Madras, building on the previous year’s introduction of their first Joint Masters program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Reflecting on the visit, Lord Bilimoria expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Leading the University of Birmingham delegation to India in May, covering Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune, I was accompanied by 20 academics and the provost of the University of Birmingham Dubai. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet some of our key research and education partners and to engage with hundreds of bright minds considering joining the University of Birmingham.”

Indian students hold a significant place in the University of Birmingham’s global community. The UK remains an attractive destination for international students, with the graduate visa route continuing to draw students to top Russell Group Universities like Birmingham, which ranks in the top 100 globally. The University offers Indian students a rich educational, social, and cultural experience, whether at the Birmingham campus or the new campus in Dubai.

Leading academics from the University met with offer holders in Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune, providing insights into future studies. Students also learned about career opportunities post-graduation, with the Careers Network team offering advice. The University of Birmingham is notably the most targeted British university by the UK’s leading graduate employers, as per ‘The Graduate Market in 2024’ by High Fliers.

The University has recently introduced substantial new scholarships for Indian students worth over £1 million, in addition to existing scholarships. Students at the Dubai campus can receive up to 40% scholarships. More information is available at [University of Birmingham](https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/).

The University of Birmingham ranks 35th globally in THE Most International Universities in the World, recognizing its high proportion of international students and staff, collaborative international research, and strong global reputation.

Source: PTI

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