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Foreign Universities Fuel India Real Estate Boom
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Foreign universities to establish campuses, boosting demand for real estate.
- Study projects 560,000 students and $113 billion forex savings by 2040.
- Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai lead readiness for foreign university campuses.
India's real estate sector anticipates a surge in demand for educational and commercial developments following new regulations permitting foreign universities to establish campuses. This influx is projected to create direct demand for land, student accommodations, and faculty housing, while also stimulating ancillary sectors like retail and hospitality.
A study by Deloitte India and Knight Frank India estimates that by 2040, foreign universities operating in India could cater to over 560,000 students. This expansion is expected to save $113 billion in foreign exchange and generate approximately 19 million sq ft of specialized demand for high-quality education-linked real estate.
Cities like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai are best positioned to benefit due to their talent pools and infrastructure, with Tier II cities like Chandigarh and Kochi also showing potential. This development is seen as a long-term, stable demand cycle for real estate stakeholders.
