- The University of Western Australia officially opens its first Indian campus in Mumbai
- Opening forms part of Premier Roger Cook’s investment and trade mission to India and Vietnam
- New campus to deliver a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across STEM and business
- Trade mission part of push to position WA as a capital of the Indian Ocean rim and create local jobs
The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) new Mumbai campus has officially opened, strengthening education, economic, and people-to-people connections between Western Australia and India.
Premier Roger Cook joined UWA leaders at the campus in Andheri East, where he delivered an address and unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the opening.
The Premier highlighted India’s importance to Western Australia and outlined how UWA’s presence would strengthen education, research, and industry collaboration between the two countries.
He also emphasised Western Australia’s strengths as an international education destination and the opportunities the campus would create for Indian students, researchers, and businesses to connect with the State.
The official opening forms part of the Premier’s investment and trade mission to India and Vietnam from 17 to 25 September 2026.
The mission is showcasing Western Australia’s strengths across energy, investment, international education, primary industries, innovation, and workforce development, while creating new opportunities for business, industry, and institutional collaboration.
The Mumbai campus will welcome its first cohort this month, allowing students to gain a globally recognised UWA qualification while remaining in India and developing connections with Mumbai’s business and innovation ecosystem.
A global top 100 university and founding member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight, UWA will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across STEM and business, including computer science, cybersecurity, data science and AI, business management, global business enterprise and innovation, MBA, and Master of Information Technology.
The campus will support partnerships between Maharashtra and Western Australia in areas including technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, critical minerals, clean energy, research, and innovation.
The Mumbai campus is the first of two UWA campuses to open in India, with its Chennai campus scheduled to commence operations in October 2026.
The trade mission to India and Vietnam will position WA as a long-term partner in the energy transition, strengthen direct aviation and tourism links, promote the State’s primary industries, and expand skills and training pathways to WA, helping to create local jobs for Western Australians.
As stated by Premier and Tourism, Trade and Investment Minister Roger Cook:
“India is one of our largest trading partners, and there is real potential to expand what we do together across energy, investment, trade, tourism, and education – helping to create jobs and business opportunities for Western Australians.
“The opening of UWA’s Mumbai campus marks a significant milestone in Western Australia’s growing relationship with India and Maharashtra.
“It will give Indian students access to a world-class Western Australian education while creating stronger links between our students, researchers, and industries.
“I congratulate UWA on this important achievement and look forward to seeing its Indian campuses develop the next generation of globally connected graduates, researchers, and industry leaders.”
As stated by Tertiary and International Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
“A strong education ecosystem plays a key role in ensuring the economic vibrancy of our State.
“With the expansion of UWA’s international footprint through the opening of its first international branch campuses in Mumbai, the university is taking a bold step forward in their commitment to global academic excellence and international pathways, and creating a stronger bridge between Australia and India.
“This builds on Western Australia’s strong foundation in delivering quality international education through its existing offshore branch campuses and transnational education partnerships.
“Congratulations to UWA on this significant milestone.”
