Australia, UK Universities setting up Campuses in Navi Mumbai

Current Context: The University of York (UK) and the University of Western Australia are setting up campuses in Navi Mumbai’s upcoming Education City.

• The Maharashtra government signed MoUs with these universities at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) on May 2, 2025.

Key Details

• Objective: Provide world-class education in India without the financial burden of studying abroad.
• Investment: Each university is investing ₹1,500 crore to establish full-fledged campuses.
• Courses Offered: Computer science, business, economics, and creative industries, with admissions starting in 2026/27.
• Future Expansion: Talks are ongoing with eight more universities, with three awaiting UGC approval.

This initiative aims to transform Maharashtra into a global education hub.

Question:

Q.1 Which two international universities have signed MoUs to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai's upcoming Education City?
a) Harvard University and Stanford University
b) University of York and University of Western Australia
c) University of Oxford and University of Melbourne
d) University of Toronto and National University of Singapore

Answer: b) The Maharashtra government signed MoUs with the University of York (UK) and the University of Western Australia to establish campuses in Navi Mumbai.