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How are India and Australia reshaping education from early learning to doctoral research through new campuses, joint programs, teacher training, sports collaboration, and cutting-edge research initiatives?
Ten new SPARC joint research projects worth Rs 9.84 crore announced.
New Delhi: India has granted the University of New South Wales (UNSW) approval to establish a campus in the country, reinforcing the growing education partnership with Australia. The announcement was made during the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Australian Education Minister Jason Clare.
With UNSW’s approval, seven Australian universities are now permitted to operate eight campuses across India, establishing Australia as the largest foreign educational partner under India’s new international universities framework. Minister Clare called the partnership “unmatched globally,” highlighting its unique depth and scope.
MoUs and Collaborative Programs Across Multiple Sectors
The meeting saw the signing of several high-impact agreements, covering education, research, skill development, and workforce readiness. Notable initiatives include aligning CBSE’s Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum with Australia’s Certificate III in ECEC, establishing a Marine Ecological Research Centre in Odisha with James Cook University, and cooperating on mining automation and logistics with UWA, IIM Mumbai, and IIT Dhanbad.
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Other projects include a Centre of Excellence in Disaster Resilience with Deakin University and IIT Roorkee, agritech innovation research with Western Sydney University in Andhra Pradesh, teaching excellence academies with Monash University in Uttar Pradesh, and global mining talent development in collaboration with India’s Skill Council for Mining.
Under the Ministry of Education’s SPARC program, ten new joint research projects worth Rs 9.84 crore were approved, focusing on frontier areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, MedTech, biodiversity, energy, sustainability, space, and smart mobility. This brings total SPARC-supported collaborations with Australian institutions to 129 out of 865 projects.
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Education Beyond Academics: Sports, Teacher Training, and Student Exchanges
Minister of State for Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary emphasized the economic potential of the sports and physical wellness sector. India and Australia plan to strengthen sports science, joint events, and gig economy opportunities.
Teacher training and student exchange programs will focus on enhancing employability and facilitating skills recognition. Australian students will have opportunities to train in India, complementing Indian students studying in Australia. Plans are also underway to establish Australia’s first Hindu primary school.
Strengthening Bilateral Trust and Future Prospects
Minister Clare noted that trust deepens with every high-level engagement. Minister Pradhan highlighted Australia as a preferred destination for Indian students, while India has emerged as a key source market for Australian institutions. Both leaders confirmed that the next AIESC meeting will be held in Australia to further enhance cooperation.
The India-Australia education partnership now spans early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational skills, research, and sports initiatives, demonstrating a shared commitment to building global talent and future-ready workforces.
