Australian education delegation visits Pune to boost India ties

A 22-member Australian higher education delegation visited Pune over two days to strengthen student mobility and deepen education partnerships between Australia and India, officials said. The delegation was led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Australian government's trade and investment promotion agency.

The engagements focused on understanding the evolving aspirations of Indian students, exploring academic collaborations and student pathways, and strengthening institutional ties, according to a release issued on Monday. Vik Singh, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade, said: 'India was an important and valued education partner for Australia.' He added that the visit aimed to show Australia as a place for world-class education and global career opportunities.

Following Pune, the delegation will participate in the 10th Annual IC3 Conference and Expo at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Tuesday and Wednesday. Australia remains a leading destination for international students, with its universities recognised globally for education quality.