The University of Western Australia will launch two new campuses in India [1].
This move represents the institution's first overseas expansion and aligns with India's broader initiative to attract foreign university campuses to the region [2].
According to announcements made in mid-July 2026, the campuses will be located in Chennai and Mumbai [3]. The university has appointed SRM Technologies as the information technology partner to support the infrastructure of these branch campuses [4].
"UWA plans to open campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, marking the institution's first overseas expansion," a University of Western Australia spokesperson said [5].
The partnership with SRM Technologies is intended to leverage specialized digital infrastructure. Kannan Natarajan, Global Head of Education and Public Sector Business at SRM Technologies, said that education technology is one of the company's core strengths [6].
The expansion follows a trend of international academic institutions seeking a foothold in the Indian market. By establishing a physical presence in two major urban hubs, the university aims to increase its international reach and accessibility for students in South Asia [2].
Official press releases regarding the appointment of IT partners and the site selections were distributed on July 14 and July 15, 2026 [1], [4].
“The University of Western Australia will launch two new campuses in India.”
The establishment of these campuses signifies a strategic shift for the University of Western Australia toward a globalized delivery model. By entering the Indian market, UWA is capitalizing on India's regulatory push to host foreign universities, which allows these institutions to operate without the traditional restrictions that previously limited foreign academic presence in the country.
