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The University of Western Australia to open India campuses
It becomes the first Go8 university to gain UGC nod.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 20, Jun 2025
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L-R: Paul Murphy - Consul General of Australia in Mumbai, Vineet Joshi – chairman UGC (acting) and secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan – Union Minister of Education, Government of India, professor Guy Littlefair - deputy vice-chancellor, University of Western Australia, Devendra Fadnavis - Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Chandrakant Patil - Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, Aseemkumar Gupta - Additional Chief S / University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has received formal approval from India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish international branch campuses in India. The first campus is set to open in Mumbai, followed by Chennai.
UWA has become the first Group of Eight (Go8) Australian university to establish campuses in India under the National Education Policy 2020.
Also read: University of York receives nod to establish Mumbai campus
The campuses will offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in STEM and business disciplines, to meet the aspirations of Indian students and the evolving demands of the global workforce, the University said in a statement.
“This milestone reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration, and solidifies our commitment to being a leading university in the Indo-Pacific region,” UWA vice-chancellor professor Amit Chakma said.
UWA has also announced a philanthropic partnership with the Avasara Academy to offer full scholarships to girls from underprivileged backgrounds. The initiative seeks to empower young women leaders and broaden access to world-class education.
In a move to strengthen innovation and industry links, UWA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global technology firm HCLTech. The agreement includes the development of university-innovation hubs and short courses, enhancing research and entrepreneurship across campuses in India and Western Australia.
UWA deputy vice-chancellor professor Guy Littlefair emphasized the importance of aligning academic research with real-world solutions, calling the HCLTech partnership “a dynamic bridge between education and innovation.”
Announced at the “Mumbai Rising” event, the initiative was marked by the presence of key dignitaries including Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, acting UGC chairman Vineet Joshi, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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