MUMBAI, India — In a significant boost for Indian students aspiring for global education, ATLAS SkillTech University in Mumbai has announced a formal partnership with King’s Business School at King’s College London—ranked among the world’s top 35 universities and 5th best in the UK. The collaboration creates accelerated and affordable admission pathways for ATLAS students to pursue postgraduate programs at one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions.
Under the agreement, eligible ATLAS students will benefit from:
Fast-track admissions – a decision within three weeks
Scholarships – covering up to 50% of tuition fees for select Master’s programs
No application fee – removing financial barriers
No reference requirement – simplifying the process
This marks the official collaboration between the two institutions, building on years of close ties. King’s Business School has already recorded a 48% increase in postgraduate applications from India in the past three years, alongside a 67% rise in enrolments. This collaboration will enable even more talented students to benefit from the King’s College London’s Business education and its strong links to London’s global hubs of finance, technology and policymaking.
Transformative opportunities for Indian students
Mr. Siddharth Shahani, Co-founder and Executive President of ATLAS SkillTech University, said: “This agreement is a major milestone in our mission to create affordable, fast-track pathways to world-class education. By collaborating with King’s College London, we are opening doors to globally recognised postgraduate education, while removing traditional barriers such as high application costs, lengthy waiting periods and complex requirements. This is about empowering Indian talent to succeed on the international stage.”
Strengthening UK–India education links
Daniel Maggs, Director of Partnerships and External Engagement at King’s Business School, said: “We are delighted to welcome this partnership with ATLAS, which reflects our ongoing commitment to India and to fostering global talent. By creating a streamlined pathway for exceptional Indian students to come to King’s College London, we are enhancing access to outstanding educational and experiential opportunities in the heart of London, and strengthening the ties between our two countries through education and innovation.”
Success stories already emerging
The partnership builds on the success of ATLAS alumni like Bhavik Ahuja, who studied Business Management & Entrepreneurship at ATLAS before pursuing his MSc in Corporate Finance at King’s College London. Today, he is the founder of TactIQ, a corporate training company.
“ATLAS gave me the entrepreneurial foundation, while King’s College London gave me the global financial perspective,” said Bhavik. “Together, they gave me the confidence to turn a childhood dream into reality.”
This collaboration comes at a time when King’s Business School is deepening its engagement with India—launching new alumni networks in Mumbai and New Delhi and meeting prospective students and partners across the country. ATLAS is proud to be at the centre of this growing India–UK educational bridge.
