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UWA Secures UGC Approval for Mumbai Campus, September Intake

UWA Secures UGC Approval for Mumbai Campus, September Intake
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The University of Western Australia is opening a new campus in Mumbai.

India’s University Grants Commission has approved the plan.

This means the university can move closer to starting classes there.

The first students are expected to arrive in September, but the year was not stated.

Before classes, students will attend orientation to learn how the campus works.

They will also take part in AI Jumpstart, which introduces artificial intelligence and its uses.

The campus will let students study an Australian university programme while staying in India.

University leaders say students will build skills and connections with people, companies and communities.

Key facts

University
The University of Western Australia
Approval
Letter of Approval from India’s University Grants Commission
Campus
UWA Mumbai, an international branch campus in Mumbai
First intake
Expected in September; the year is not specified
Orientation
Students will learn about the campus, facilities, faculty, peers and UWA’s learning environment
AI Jumpstart
An early learning programme covering artificial intelligence and its applications
University ranking
UWA is described as ranked 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Quotes

Dr Diane Smith-Gander AO

Chancellor of The University of Western Australia

“The opening of UWA Mumbai is an important milestone for the University and for our relationship with India. Most importantly, it is about creating new opportunities for students, giving them access to a globally recognised UWA education while they remain connected to the opportunities, communities, and aspirations of India. We are delighted to be at this point in our journey and look forward to welcoming our first students to Mumbai.”
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Professor Amit Chakma

Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia

“Receiving the UGC Letter of Approval is an important step towards welcoming our first students to UWA Mumbai. Our focus now is on creating an exceptional student experience from day one-an experience that combines UWA's academic excellence and global perspective with the opportunities available in India. We are particularly excited to welcome our students to AI Jumpstart and Orientation, where they will begin building the skills, connections, and confidence that will shape their UWA journey.”
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Nagesh Singh

High Commissioner of India to Australia

“UWA's Mumbai campus is another strong example of the growing depth of the Australia-India education relationship. It gives Indian students the opportunity to experience an Australian university education in India while creating new connections between our two countries. I look forward to seeing the first cohort of UWA students begin this exciting new chapter in Mumbai.”
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