Pradhan Meets Queensland Premier To Boost India-Australia Education Ties
Key Points
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Queensland’s premier David Crisafulli in New Delhi.
India and Australia to expand joint degree programs and academic mobility.
Queensland universities invited to establish campuses in India.
New Delhi, Sept 1: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday met Queensland’s premier David Crisafulli in New Delhi to discuss expanding educational and research collaborations between India and Australia.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 1, 2025
Delighted to meet Mr. David Crisafulli MP, Premier and Minister for Veterans, Queensland, Australia, and his delegation.
Education is one of the main pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia. We held productive conversations on forging… pic.twitter.com/pytGM6trE5
The meeting underscored education as a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Discussions focused on enhancing academic ties through joint, dual, and twinning degree programs, as well as promoting two-way mobility for students, teachers, researchers, and skilled professionals.
Minister Pradhan emphasized the potential for collaboration between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in emerging sectors such as critical minerals, green hydrogen, and deep-tech. These areas align with both countries’ strategic priorities and offer opportunities for joint innovation and workforce development.
Skill development and vocational education also featured prominently in the dialogue. Both leaders agreed that deeper engagement in these areas would benefit youth in both countries and support global employability goals.
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Highlighting Queensland’s robust academic ecosystem, which includes 12 globally recognized universities, Minister Pradhan invited them to establish campuses in India. He also encouraged increased participation in India’s semester exchange initiative, ‘Study in India,’ to foster cultural and academic exchange.
Premier Crisafulli expressed strong interest in strengthening people-to-people ties and building enduring knowledge bridges between India and Australia. His delegation’s visit reflects growing momentum in bilateral education diplomacy and shared commitment to mutual growth.
This meeting builds on Australia’s broader education strategy for India, which aims to deepen institutional partnerships and expand student mobility.