Dr. Bishnupriya Gupta

Professor

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Biography

Bishnupriya Gupta is a leading scholar in economic history and economic development, with a particular focus on India’s long-run economic development. She is the co-editor of the Journal of Economic History and the author of the upcoming book 'Economic History of India: Growth, Income Inequalities from the Mughals to the 21st Century' published by Cambridge University Press in 2025. Additionally, she co-edited a book with Latika Chaudhary and Tirthankar Roy Anand Swamy that provides an introduction to new research on colonial India, titled 'New Economic History of Colonial India,' published by Routledge in 2015. Gupta is also involved in the CAGE-Discover Economics Schools Project, aiming to enhance understanding of economics worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Leading scholar in economic history and economic development.

Research Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy • Coventry, United Kingdom

Directing research initiatives related to global economic competitiveness.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.