Education cooperation between Australia and India has received another boost, with Flinders University and Victoria University expanding their presence in India as the two countries deepen ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Melbourne.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced that Flinders University has received approval to establish a campus in India, joining seven other Australian universities already granted permission to operate there.
Victoria University has also secured approval to begin teaching at its campus in Delhi, adding to the growing footprint of Australian higher education institutions in India.
The announcements came as Clare hosted an education roundtable with university leaders on the sidelines of the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit, where education featured prominently alongside trade, investment, technology and defence.
Clare said education remained one of the strongest links between the two countries.
“Education is one of the most important bridges between Australia and India.”
He said the relationship was evolving beyond Indian students travelling to Australia.
“It’s not a one way street. It’s not just about Indian students studying in Australia.
“It’s increasingly about Australian universities taking the best of Australian education to India.”
Clare said the roundtable brought together university representatives to discuss the next stage of education cooperation.
“Great to hold an education roundtable with the university sector about this work today.”
The expansion points to a growing demand for Australian qualifications in India, where universities are increasingly establishing campuses and partnerships under reforms introduced by the Indian Government to internationalise higher education.
Education has become one of the pillars of the Australia-India relationship, with India remaining Australia’s second-largest source of international students. Universities from both countries are also expanding collaboration in research, innovation, skills development and industry partnerships.
The announcements complement broader discussions taking place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, which has focused on strengthening cooperation across trade, investment, critical minerals, emerging technologies, defence and people-to-people links.
The education initiatives are expected to create new opportunities for Australian institutions while giving more Indian students access to Australian degrees without leaving home.
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