# Australian universities expanding in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-universities-expanding-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-18T14:04:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Australian universities are expanding their presence in India through the establishment of new campuses. In late August 2026, Western Sydney University launched a campus in Delhi, an initiative supported by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns to strengthen educational and diplomatic ties between Australia and India.

Following this, the University of Western Australia (UWA) opened its first Indian campus in Mumbai. Inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook, the Mumbai facility is part of an AUD 80 million commitment to establish wholly-owned campuses in India. UWA plans to open a second center in Chennai the following month.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: University of Western Australia opens first India campus in Mumbai

The University of Western Australia has inaugurated its first Indian campus in Mumbai, part of an AUD 80 million commitment to establish two facilities in India.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-western-australia-opens-first-india-campus-in-mumbai

### 2026-08-31: Western Sydney University launches new campus in India

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns launched a Western Sydney University campus in India to strengthen educational ties and support India's goal of 50% higher education enrollment by 2035.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-sydney-university-launches-new-campus-in-india

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