31-07-2025
Western Sydney University To Open Campus In Greater Noida By 2026, Check Courses Offered
Western Sydney University has received approval from UGC to set up its india campus. The campus will offer ug and pg courses in Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Western Sydney University (WSU) has received formal approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to set up a foreign branch campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The campus is scheduled to begin operations in August 2026, making it one of the first foreign universities to establish a full-fledged presence in India under the revised UGC regulations.
As per the announcement made during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi, the India campus will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Over time, the university plans to expand offerings to include programmes in Data Science and core Science disciplines, with a growing emphasis on agriculture to align with India's national priorities.
The launch was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other key policymakers from the Centre and States, along with senior leaders from the Indian and global higher education ecosystem.
The Greater Noida campus will also house Launch Pad, WSU's award-winning business incubator that provides startup mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and research commercialisation opportunities. With a proven global track record of supporting over 1,000 startups and SMEs, the initiative is expected to boost India's innovation and entrepreneurship landscape, particularly among youth and first-time entrepreneurs.
'Our India campus reflects a deep strategic commitment to partner with India on education, skills, and sustainable innovation," said Professor Jennifer Westacott AC, Chancellor of Western Sydney University.
'We are committed to aligning with India's economic goals and bridging skills gaps through research-led, industry-connected learning," she added.
Long-Standing India Ties And Collaborations
WSU has had a longstanding academic engagement with India, with partnerships involving over 30 State Agricultural Universities, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), IITs, IISc, NABARD, and ICICI Bank. These collaborations have resulted in dual-degree programmes, skilling initiatives for students and scientists, and research centres.
Notable projects include:
A Centre of Excellence in Hi-Tech Protected Cropping with ICAR
The Australia-India Water Centre, which has trained 5,000 farmers
A nationwide AUD 13 million pollination project concluded in 2023
Research collaborations in wastewater recycling and agri-entrepreneurship incubation
Currently, Indian students represent 20% of WSU's international student body, with 1,300 studying across its Australian campuses. India remains one of its top three source markets.
The India campus will be part of WSU's 'One University' model, offering students seamless mobility between international campuses, global internships, work-integrated learning, and cross-border startup and research opportunities. This aligns with the National Education Policy's vision of making India a global knowledge hub.
Western Sydney University has also been ranked No. 1 in the world for the fourth consecutive year in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 (University Sustainability Rankings 2025), reflecting its strong commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
'Transformational Opportunity For Indian Students"
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor George Williams AO called the India expansion a 'transformational opportunity" for students and communities. 'This campus will open life-changing pathways for students while contributing to India's economic and social growth," she said.
The university will continue to work with the Uttar Pradesh government, ICAR, IITs, and other stakeholders to expand its footprint in climate resilience, water quality, and agricultural innovation in India.
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July 31, 2025, 12:53 IST
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