3. Expanding regional disparity Foreign universities would focus on metropolitan cities and states that have high demand, pricing power, accessibility and employment opportunities for students. This indicates that they are not going to begin campus in regions that actually necessitate quality institutions. However, foreign universities will be most alluring to students from tier-2 cities like Nagpur or Indore where students, especially girls, aspiring to go abroad but may not match up to the financial, social or academic requirements. Foreign universities are eager to engage with Indian higher education despite the challenges. In the immediate term, foreign universities will be cautious and partner with private institutions, offer popular professional programs and situate themselves in major cities. This means that it will take a long time before its impact is felt by the masses and the larger landscape of Indian higher education. However, foreign universities will certainly create new expectations of quality and professionalism, which will bode well for the sector and students.