Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Australia Strengthens Karnataka Ties with UNSW Campus
Australia is becoming a closer friend to the Indian state of Karnataka.
They are opening a new campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Bengaluru, which is the capital of Karnataka.
This is a big deal because UNSW is one of the best universities in the world.
The two places are also working together in technology and business.
They have a special agreement to make trade easier, and there are now direct flights between Sydney and Bengaluru.
This means more people can travel between the two places for work, study, and tourism.
Both Australia and Karnataka think this is a great way to help each other grow and learn.
Australia is establishing a UNSW campus in Bengaluru to strengthen ties with Karnataka in education, technology, and commerce.
The campus aims to foster academic linkages, collaborative research, and technology sharing.
Karnataka is a key partner for Australia, with shared strengths in education, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge sectors.
The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) will remove tariffs on 100% of Australian tariff lines by January 1, 2026.
Qantas has launched direct flights between Sydney and Bengaluru to improve connectivity.
- Who
- Australia and Karnataka
- What
- Establishment of UNSW campus in Bengaluru and strengthening of bilateral ties
- When
- Operations to begin next year, tariff removal by January 1, 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To foster cooperation in higher education, technology, and commerce, and to capitalize on shared strengths in education, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge sectors
- Institution
- University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Expected Start
- Next year
- Key Sectors
- Education, Technology, Commerce
- Trade Agreement
- India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)
- Tariff Removal
- 100% of Australian tariff lines by January 1, 2026
- New Flight Route
- Qantas direct flights between Sydney and Bengaluru