IFSC sector
Foreign Universities
Foreign universities and institutions may set up international branch campuses or offshore education centres in GIFT IFSC to offer courses in financial management, fintech, science, technology, engineering and mathematics - with curriculum and governance aligned to the parent institution.
Offshore campuses of global institutions
Highlights
What stands out
- Courses permitted in finance, fintech, STEM and allied subjects
- Regulatory approval by IFSCA rather than domestic education regulators
- Builds the talent pipeline for the IFSC's financial ecosystem
- Campuses planned within the walk-to-work masterplan
Permitted activities
What entities actually do here
- International branch campuses
- Offshore education centres
- Executive and professional programmes in finance and technology
- Research collaborations with IFSC entities
Regulation
How it is governed
IFSCA (Setting up and Operation of International Branch Campuses and Offshore Education Centres) Regulations, 2022.
Compiled from official material published by IFSCA, GIFT City, GIFT Gujarat. Figures carry the period stated by the publishing authority. Always verify current requirements before acting.