By Aakanksha Singh
Jul 29, 2025
Three top Australian universities were granted Letters of Intent (LoI) on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to set up their campuses in India on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the new National Education Policy (NEP).
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In 2023, the University Grants Commission announced the setting up and operation of campuses under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India Regulations.
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Established in 1989, WSU is a leading public research university with 13 campuses and over 49,000 students across Sydney. Known for its strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, WSU plans to establish a branch in Greater Noida offering BA in Business Analytics, BA in Business Marketing, MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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Founded in 1916, Victoria University is one of Australia's few dual-sector institutions offering both higher education and vocational (TAFE) programs. It has a strong offshore presence in China, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, and is known for applied research in sports science, business, and IT. It proposed to offer undergraduate courses in Business, Data Science, and Cyber Security. The postgraduate courses will include MBA and Master's in IT.
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With its origins in 1964, La Trobe University is recognised for excellence in applied research, especially in smart cities, molecular sciences, and biotech. La Trobe's campus in Bengaluru will offer undergraduate courses in Business (Finance, Marketing, Management), Computer Science (AI, Software Engineering), and Public Health.
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What This Means for Students? - Students in India can now access international degrees from leading Australian universities without leaving the country. - Emphasis on business, technology, sustainability, and public health – fields vital to India’s economy. - These campuses mark the start of a new era for Indian higher education, blending local context with global standards.
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This expansion comes after the UGC's 2023 regulations allowing foreign higher educational institutions to establish and operate campuses in India, aiming to attract global expertise and benchmark Indian education with the best international practices.
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