The University of Melbourne has been offering a blended Bachelor of Science degree in partnership with selected Indian universities for several years (Representational image)
There are three Indian universities – University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad
To further strengthen education ties between the two countries, Australia’s University of Melbourne is launching a Bachelor of Science (Dual Degree) program in collaboration with three leading Indian universities – University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University and Gandhi Institute of Science. technology and Management, Hyderabad.
Senator the Honorable Dan Farrell will launch the dual degrees at the venue on March 9, 2023.
The University of Melbourne has been offering a composite Bachelor of Science degree in partnership with selected Indian universities for the past several years.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “It is fantastic to see that the University of Melbourne now plans to expand this collaboration by launching dual degrees with three leading universities in India.”
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On Wednesday he also announced that his country and the Government of India have finalized the ‘Australia-India Education Qualifications Recognition Mechanism’.
PM Albanese said these developments – the Australian university campus and qualification system – are the latest addition to our ever-growing education partnership.
He said, “I am delighted to announce a new scholarship offer – the Maitri Scholarships. These are for Indian students to study in Australia for up to four years.
The scholarship is part of a wider friendship program that seeks to foster cultural, educational and community ties between Australia and India.
Deakin President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Martin also attended the event, as well as Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne and Catriona Jackson, CEO of University Australia.
Speaking at an event showcasing Australia-India collaboration on education, PM Albanese said he was delighted to be in India.
He acknowledged that not everyone has the means or ability to pack up their lives and study in another country. There may be financial constraints, or family commitments, or any number of reasons why a student may want to, or need to, live close to home.
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