Licence arrangements will allow UOW to establish operations in Gift City
In a meeting between University of Wollongong (UOW) Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia M. Davidson and the Indian Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi today (12 May 2023), the University officially received approval to establish a teaching location in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
The licence approval to conduct UOW courses in India adds another feather to the University’s 30 years of experience as a global university, establishing and operating highly successful campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia, each employing over 200 academic staff and enrolling at least 3,000 students each, in addition to its Australian campuses.
The Vice-Chancellor welcomed the approval received from the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) in a meeting with Prime Minister Modi, IFSCA and GIFT City officials.
“We are delighted to receive the approval and plan to start our operations in GIFT City by the end of this year,” Professor Davidson said.
“I would like to thank the Australian Government, Prime Minister Modi and his government for the support and bringing our mutual vision of providing high-quality Australian teaching and learning environment that UOW is known for to India.
“In accordance with the strategic ambitions of both of our nations’ governments, the vision of UOW is to create a location for learning, research and industry collaboration that supports the mission of GIFT City, and provides an affordable Australian education within India, by a highly ranked and experienced global university.”
UOW Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Innovation, Enterprise and External Relations) Professor Alex Frino said: “The licence approval brings us one step closer to realising our ambition for India and the people of India.
“The 21st century is truly India’s century, and we are proud to be part of its success story and its contribution to shaping a better world.
