ATLAS SkillTech University partners with King's Business School to fast-track Indian students to London's top postgraduate programs

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 5^th 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.

About ATLAS SkillTech University:

ATLAS SkillTech University, located in the heart of Mumbai's business district, is India's first urban, multidisciplinary university and the youngest in the country to be accredited with a NAAC A grade. Pioneering a new model of higher education, ATLAS integrates global collaborations, industry partnerships and an innovation-first approach to prepare future-ready leaders.

Guided by the principles of India's National Education Policy 2020, ATLAS offers cutting-edge programs across four new-age streams—

• Design & Innovation (https://atlasuniversity.edu.in/atlas-isdi/)
• Management & Entrepreneurship (https://atlasuniversity.edu.in/atlas-isme/)
• Digital Technology (https://atlasuniversity.edu.in/atlas-ugdx/)
• Law (https://atlasuniversity.edu.in/bba-law/)

Its futuristic model has been co-created with an international community of scholars, academicians, industry experts and thought leaders, making it a hub where design, technology, strategy and leadership converge.

For more information, visit: https://atlasuniversity.edu.in

About King's Business School & King's College London:

King's Business School, the ninth and newest faculty at King's College London, opened in 2017. It is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA and was rated one of the top 10 business schools for research in the UK based on the Research Excellence Framework 2021. It is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for business and management studies by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and Times Higher Education World University Ranking. Based in the heart of London, King's Business School is part of an internationally renowned research-intensive university with a track-record of pioneering thinking and the limitless energies of the city's businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs and change-makers to draw on. King's Business School's commitment to drive positive change is at the heart of its research and education.

King's College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and 5th best in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), and one of England's oldest and most prestigious universities. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King's maintained its sixth position for 'research power' in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework). King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King's students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King's is building on its history of addressing the world's most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King's as we look towards our 200th anniversary.

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