Manipal University Jaipur has signed a dual degree agreement with the University of Melbourne that will allow science students to study across both institutions and graduate with qualifications from each university.
The agreement, formalised at the Jaipur campus in the presence of officials and faculty members from both sides, establishes a joint academic programme designed to enable students to complete part of their coursework in India and part in Australia.
Philip Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, said academic cooperation remained a key element of the bilateral relationship, noting the new programme would create opportunities for students to study across both institutions in science and technology fields.
Under the arrangement, students enrolled in selected science degrees will follow a jointly developed curriculum and spend time studying at both universities before graduating with degrees issued by each institution once academic requirements are met.
The programme is expected to begin with disciplines including physics, chemistry, biotechnology and data science. University representatives said further subject areas may be added later, subject to academic review and regulatory approval.
Karunakar A. Kotegar, Pro-President of Manipal University Jaipur, said the partnership forms part of the institution’s efforts to expand its international academic links.
Willa Huston, Associate Dean for Global Engagement at the University of Melbourne, said the initiative would support student mobility and strengthen collaboration between the two universities, including opportunities for academic exchange and joint research supervision.
University officials said the first intake of students under the dual degree programme is expected to begin in the 2026–27 academic year.
The agreement reflects a broader trend of universities in India and Australia expanding cross-border education partnerships through joint degrees and research collaboration.
Support our Journalism
No-nonsense journalism. No paywalls. Whether you’re in Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, or India, you can support The Australia Today by taking a paid subscription via Patreon or donating via PayPal — and help keep honest, fearless journalism alive.
