University of Western Australia Opens First India Campus in Mumbai; Check How to Apply


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| Updated On - Sep 19, 2026

University of Western Australia has opened its first India campus in Mumbai. Applications are open for undergraduate postgraduate and MBA programs across STEM and Business. Classes begin September 2026 at the Andheri East campus.

UWA India Mumbai Campus Opens; Apply for UG PG MBA 2026

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has opened its first India campus in Mumbai on September 18, 2026. The Andheri East campus welcomes admissions for undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programs. Applications are open on the official portal at applyindia.uwa.edu.au.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook inaugurated the campus. UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma led the university delegation. The Mumbai campus is the first Australian university branch in India under the University Grants Commission (UGC) framework.

The campus is spread across 70,000 square feet in Andheri East. It sits close to Mumbai's corporate hubs, the airport, and the Metro network. UWA has committed an initial investment of USD 80 million for the India operations.

Programs Offered at UWA Mumbai Campus

The Mumbai campus offers courses across STEM and Business streams. Students earn a UWA qualification that carries the same recognition as the Perth campus.

Level Programs on Offer
Undergraduate Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Global Business, Enterprise and Innovation
Postgraduate Master of Information Technology, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Programs Offered at UWA Mumbai Campus
Source: uwa.edu.au/india

The campus features technology-enabled classrooms, innovation spaces, student hubs, and career coaching services. All courses follow the same academic quality framework used at the Perth campus.

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UWA India 2026 Admission Important Dates

Applications are open for three upcoming intakes. Students can pick the intake that fits their preparation timeline.

Intake Start Period
Semester 1, 2026-27 September 2026
Semester 2, 2026-27 Following Semester 1 2026-27
Semester 1, 2027-28 Next academic year

How to Apply for UWA India Programmes?

Students must apply through the official application portal. The steps below outline the process.

  1. Visit the official portal at applyindia.uwa.edu.au.
  2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  3. Select the campus, level of study, and programme.
  4. Fill personal and academic details in the online form.
  5. Upload the required documents including mark sheets and identity proof.
  6. Submit the form and track the application status on the portal.

Queries can be sent to info.uwaindia@uwa.edu.au. Detailed fee structures are shared with the admission offer letter.

Pre-Enrollment Programs at UWA Mumbai

Admitted students join two structured programmes before classes begin. These programmes bridge the gap between school or work and university learning.

  • AI Jumpstart Program: A 30-hour certification course built in partnership with HCLTech.
  • Orientation: Guides students through the UWA learning environment and helps build peer networks.
A First for Indian Higher Education

UWA is the first Australian university to open a full campus in India under the UGC framework. The Chennai campus is scheduled to open next in October 2026.

Action Plan for Candidates

  1. Visit applyindia.uwa.edu.au and register on the portal.
  2. Shortlist the STEM or Business programme that matches your career goals.
  3. Prepare Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, ID proof, and English proficiency records.
  4. Draft a statement of purpose that reflects your academic interests.
  5. Complete the online application and lock the seat for Semester 1, 2026-27.
Keep an Eye On

Watch for the detailed fee structure release and the Chennai campus launch in October 2026.

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