Albanese: Exciting beginning for stronger educational, commercial and cultural relationships
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Deakin University is creating history by spearheading a pioneering initiative to establish the world’s first-ever international branch campus (IBC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) by mid-2024.
This is a remarkable achievement that was made possible by the support of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
Albanese said, “It gives me enormous pleasure to acknowledge that Deakin University will be the first university to establish a branch campus in India ever.
“It is quite an achievement! This is an exciting beginning for stronger educational, commercial and cultural relationships.”
Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel added, “Gujarat has become a role model of inclusive growth and sustainable development for the entire country.
“It is a matter of honour for Gujarat that the prestigious Deakin University of Australia is going to operationalise its international branch campus in GIFT City.”
Deakin University International Branch Campus will contribute towards the fulfilment of one of the goals of GIFT City, namely providing manpower equipped with skill sets for jobs in the business segment.
The campus will open its doors as early as possible, no later than mid-2024.
“Deakin’s international branch campus is an incredible opportunity to deepen our engagement with India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and provide access to a world-class education for Indian students, delivered in India by Deakin alongside industry partners Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HSBC, HCL and Xebia,” Vice-Chancellor Prof. Iain Martin said on 9 Mar 2023.
GIFT City Managing Director and Group CEO Tapan Ray added, “The availability of such facilities of international standards within GIFT City will ensure a steady supply of highly skilled professional talent pool for both domestic and global entities located here.
“By onshoring a much-required service from offshores, this development will add further value to the rapidly growing ecosystem at GIFT City.”
The international branch campus will be operated on the basis that the standards and requirements will be equivalent to those at the home campus in Australia.
The courses offered will be identical to what is currently being offered by Deakin in Australia, and are both accredited by Australian Computer Society, a globally recognised professional body in these fields. fiinews.com
