Macquarie University has partnered with India’s Aditya University based in Andhra Pradesh to offer a dual-degree engineering programme, allowing students to study in both countries and graduate with degrees from each institution.
Under the agreement, students will complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Engineering programme at Aditya University before transferring to Macquarie University for the final two years, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
The programme includes specialisations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering.
The collaboration is part of a broader effort to enhance academic mobility and strengthen educational ties between Australia and India.
Samuel Mueller, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University, said the partnership reflected the university’s commitment to expanding access to Australian education in India, which it considers a priority market.
Aditya University described the agreement as a “global milestone” for its engineering students, highlighting the opportunity for international exposure, research engagement, and industry-aligned learning.
The university added that the programme would help prepare graduates to operate as globally competent professionals.
The initiative marks a growing trend in international higher education, with institutions increasingly establishing cross-border programmes to offer students diverse learning experiences and qualifications recognised in multiple countries.
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