Top-performing students from the University of Southampton Delhi will be able to accelerate their careers in banking and finance thanks to a major new partnership.
The University is proud to announce an educational strategic partnership with Investec, a
leading international bank and wealth manager, to establish a dedicated recruitment pathway for graduates.
Successful students will receive support and expertise from Investec, initially commencing with its Indian operations and with the ambition of expanding this internationally over time.
This collaboration will provide students with an exceptional opportunity to develop their careers by enabling placements during study, paid internships and entry into Investec’s graduate and postgraduate fast track employment programmes.
Working together, Investec and the University are forging a long-term partnership that builds on the strengths and heritage of both institutions to create and leverage impactful opportunities for University of Southampton Delhi students.
This partnership will create opportunities for collaboration across research and innovation, organisational performance improvement, community engagement and corporate social responsibility activities.
The University of Southampton Delhi is the first international campus to be approved in India by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under National Educational Policy guidelines. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in finance and business, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful international careers at leading blue-chip institutions such as Investec.
Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice-President International and Engagement at the University of Southampton, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for any young person in India who is
serious about pursuing a career in international finance or banking and we are delighted to be partnering with Investec.
“We are renowned for the employability of our graduates and University of Southampton Delhi students will receive the same degree as those studying in the UK, as well as professional development support and mentoring opportunities.
“Our unique triple helix approach brings together world-class education, research and enterprise and means we are able to develop well-rounded graduates who possess both deep subject knowledge and practical, work ready skills.”
Neha Shah, CEO of Investec Global Services (India) added: “Investec has a strong track record in working closely and collaboratively with purpose-led partners in our communities. Education is a key area of focus for us, where we aim to drive social mobility through the development of life, employability and interpersonal skills.
“We are delighted to partner with the University of Southampton Delhi and are excited about the opportunity to develop this programme internationally.”
The University is a founding member of the Russell Group and is a world Top 100 university, positioned 80th in the QS World University Ranking.
Employability and experiential learning lie at the core of the University’s offering and it is recognised as a top-15 UK Institution for Employability. In addition to receiving support within the campus, students will have access to the wider University’s market-leading employability development offering, consisting of online resources, regular workshops, one-to-one guidance and support with qualified careers professionals.
The University of Southampton Delhi opens in August 2025, initially offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, computing, economics and finance. Over the coming years, the course offering will expand significantly, to include engineering, healthcare, art and design, social sciences and science and technology.
