Delivering a Global Classroom ‘In India, For India’ – Deakin University, Australia

Australia and India have been long-time allies in working towards a shared future for the sustained growth and development of the communities. The combined efforts and achievements of the countries in recent years have only been possible by leveraging the strong diplomatic relationships nurtured, and implementing effective policies and governance. Together, India and Australia have targeted sound investments, transnational education opportunities, and energy production and storage.

The relationship between India and Australia is socio-culturally integrated, and features a vibrant diaspora of students, professionals and entrepreneurs. Both countries have engaged in dialogue and diplomacy to pursue a holistic approach that is mutually beneficial. In the present context of India’s global emergence, Australia is well placed to help India achieve its goals and form an even stronger alliance in the region.

Education and knowledge partnerships remain a key pillar of our bilateral engagement. Australia has always been a favored destination for Indian students to pursue higher education, and this trend has only increased since the pandemic. Building on this, Australia is also helping address the skilling, upskilling and vocational needs of India’s workforce for meeting the demands of a competitive, tech-powered economy.

Deakin University, the first international university to set up operations in India, becomes the first international university to set up an International Branch Campus in India at GIFT City, Ahmedabad.

A Global Classroom

Deakin University has achieved the goal of bringing a global classroom to India. Through its International Branch Campus at GIFT City, Ahmedabad, it will be offering a wonderful opportunity for Indian students to benefit from its world-class education that brings together the best of academia and industry connections.

The campus will offer courses designed to prepare students for emergent careers in India and globally. It will be working in tandem with GIFT City to deliver on focus areas critical to industry – particularly regarding the digital economy. The campus will offer direct benefits for both students and industry by training a cohort of students to be industry-ready for GIFT City, and enhancing the general employability of students.
Check: Deakin University Placements

The campus will be operated on the basis of the equivalent standards and requirements of those at the home campus, and students can look forward to receiving a world-class standard of higher education in GIFT City, as at the campus in Australia.

Students – the beneficiaries

While the concept of an IBC is not a new one globally, it is a first-of-its-kind venture in India for Deakin, which is poised to deliver a clear value proposition to local students and industry.

Deakin is ranked among the top 1% of the universities in the world (2022 Shanghai Rankings) and is in the top 50 young universities world-wide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022). Deakin is also the top-rated university in Australia for tech-support and in the top 5 B-schools of Australia.

Indian students will now have immediate access to pursue a desired higher education with Deakin University’s credentials right here in India. In addition to this, students will have the opportunity to study part of their course in Australia, as well as real-life work experience with industry projects and accreditation and membership with relevant professional societies. Having observed the aspirations of Indian students at the campus in Australia, the university is highly motivated to facilitate an IBC that will provide a world-class experience and credential for their academic and professional journey.
Explore: Deakin University Admissions

Becoming Work-ready

With its International Branch Campus at GIFT City, Deakin University is establishing a new transnational education model to deliver not just its curriculum in-country in India but also its acclaimed technology expertise. Enrolled students will benefit from Deakin’s leading reputation, industry-ready post-graduate courses in critical areas of the business landscape.

India – building on its global network to achieve its goals

India is on an ambitious path and is already the fifth largest economy and the fastest growing economy in the world today. Equipped with the largest tertiary education population in the world, India is promoting an holistic education and skilling initiative to take on the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Education is the key to achieving long-term and sustained growth for India, and it is rapidly improving policy, investment and infrastructure to train and equip the young Indian workforce to match global standards.

The NEP 2020 envisioned inclusive, accessible, affordable, and quality education for the Indian populace, and with this initiative Deakin University joins with the Indian Government and its vision.

Another step forward on our shared journey of knowledge exchange and immersion, Deakin is leveraging its legacy of almost three decades of engagement in India. Over this period Deakin has garnered the knowledge and insight required to be a priority partner. With an ‘in India, with India, for India’ approach, Deakin University have partnered with India through academic collaborations, research engagements, industry partnerships and coordination with the Government of India.

Better Future Together

Through this new partnership in education, the Australian and Indian economies, businesses, and people will continue to move from strength to strength. Our shared values and goals will enable a better, more sustainable future for our communities. The success of this venture will lead us to scale our offerings both in terms of courses offered and student intake.

Deakin University will continue our dedicated work ‘With India’ which now comes with the welcome addition of a higher degree of ‘In India’.

By Prof Iain Martin, President & Vice Chancellor, Deakin University and Ravneet Pawha VP (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University Australia

                                     

                                      Ravneet Pawha, CEO Deakin University South Asia                   Prof Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor