New Delhi, Dec 8: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday announced a landmark development during the 3rd India-Australia Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting in New Delhi. Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW), ranked among the world’s top 20 in the QS World University Rankings, will establish a campus in India, he said.

Immense pleasure to welcome Minister @JasonClareMP, Minister @andrewjgiles, Minister @JulianHillMP and the Australian delegation to the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council Meeting.

The 3rd AIESC served as a great opportunity to build on the progress made since the… pic.twitter.com/F3IEHptYDQ

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 8, 2025

Besides Minister Pradhan, the meeting was attended by Australian Education Minister Jason Clare, Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles, Assistant Minister for International Education Julian Hill, along with members of the Australian delegation. Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary also joined the discussions.

The high-level dialogue focused on expanding collaboration in school education, higher education, research, and skill development, reinforcing education as a central pillar of the India-Australia Strategic Partnership.

Pradhan emphasized that the meeting built upon the progress achieved since the inaugural AIESC, opening new avenues for India’s youth and strengthening institutional ties. He highlighted the importance of preparing students and professionals for critical and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced materials, semiconductors, MedTech, energy, and sustainability.

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The discussions also underscored joint efforts in early childhood care, technology adoption, sports education, and teacher empowerment. Both nations expressed commitment to innovative skilling partnerships that will equip young people with future-ready competencies.

Pradhan extended his gratitude to all stakeholders for their active participation, noting that the outcome-centric deliberations would pave the way for deeper cooperation in the years ahead. He stressed that the bridges built during the meeting must continue to grow stronger, ensuring that collaboration translates into tangible opportunities for students, educators, and researchers across both countries.