March 06, 2023

Australia and India Sign Agreement to Recognise Qualifications, Boost Transnational Education

A Australia and India have signed a Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications agreement aimed at simplifying education and career paths for students in both countries. The agreement benefits Australian transnational education (TNE) providers who aim to deliver programs in India and Indian students studying in Australia. The recognition of qualifications enables students to pursue further education and careers in both countries without having to undergo a complex process of getting their qualifications recognized by training providers or employers.

During the visit of the Australian delegation, led by Education Minister Jason Clare, 11 new memoranda of understanding were signed between Indian and Australian institutions. Deakin University announced plans to open a full International Branch Campus in GIFT City, India, while the University of Wollongong Australia announced a teaching location in 2022. Deakin also signed an agreement with the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals to create a sports-related scholarship for Indian students.

…the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) said the recognition agreement is crucial for Australian independent skills training and higher education providers looking to support students wishing to study in Australia…

The recognition agreement between Australia and India will deliver immediate benefits to students and higher education institutions in both countries, and support transnational education, allowing students to pursue further education in both countries without difficulty. With India's aim of having half of its young people in vocational and higher education by 2035, Australia's universities can contribute to achieving India's domestic education goals and supporting the skills and employment needs of key Indian industries.

The recognition agreement between Australia and India will also increase student and faculty exchange, dual and joint degrees, twinning programs, and research collaborations, demonstrating the strong connections between universities in both countries. According to the Australian Minister for Education, Jason Clare, the agreement covers the guidelines for mutual recognition of qualifications for accessing education in both Australia and India, including qualifications provided online and offshore.

The signing of the agreement is a two-step process, first, the signing of the mechanism, and later working with professions on mutual recognition agreements. This allows Australian and Indian graduates to practise professionally in either country, and the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India will be significant going forward. The recognition agreement between Australia and India will enhance the employment standing of Indian students who completed their education in Australia, increasing their employability and future career prospects.

The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) said the recognition agreement is crucial for Australian independent skills training and higher education providers looking to support students wishing to study in Australia. Currently, 70,000 Indian students are studying in Australia, making it the largest overseas market for Australia's independent tertiary education providers.

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