Education
University of Western Australia Secures UGC Approval for Chennai Campus
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The University of Western Australia secured final UGC approval to set up its Chennai campus in Velachery under the 2023 regulations, with classes commencing October 19, 2026.
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Left parties and local organisations criticised the move, claiming it would lead to the commercialisation of education in Tamil Nadu.
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The institution signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Department of Industries in August for a ₹125 crore investment expected to generate 200 jobs, offering programmes in data science, AI, and business.