Times Higher Education and Acumen Forge Strategic Alliance to Unlock TNE and Branch Campus Opportunities in India

Times Higher Education (THE), the world’s most trusted source for data and insights in global higher education, has announced a strategic partnership with Acumen, India’s leading education consultancy, to offer international institutions a powerful, end-to-end platform for entering and expanding in the Indian higher education market.

This collaboration brings together THE’s unparalleled global reach, data, and policy expertise with Acumen’s on-the-ground delivery capability, deep understanding of India’s education landscape, and strong local relationships. Together, THE and Acumen will empower institutions to navigate India’s evolving regulatory framework, identify and qualify local partners, and accelerate their internationalisation goals with confidence.

In alignment with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the initiative will support high-quality, sustainable models of transnational education (TNE), including the establishment of international branch campuses in India.

Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Times Higher Education, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Acumen to help international institutions harness the tremendous opportunities emerging in India. This partnership is a natural extension of our mission to enable positive change in higher education, and we are proud to support India’s vision to become a global knowledge hub.”

Adrian Mutton, Founder and Executive Chairman at Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, added:
“This partnership comes at a pivotal point for India’s higher education landscape on the world stage. Acumen, leveraging its significant experience and deep-rooted connections within India, is delighted to join forces with THE. Together, we aim to offer institutions a robust, locally informed, and globally integrated platform to expand their regional footprint.’’

To learn more about how TNE and Acumen can support your institution’s India strategy, contact: TNE@acumen.education