Thevisit, led by Minister for Education Jason Clare,Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles and Assistant Minister forInternational Education Julian Hill,reflects the strength of Australia’spartnershipwith India and theshared ambition toexpand education,skillsand research collaboration.
Ministers and sector leaders will meet India’sMinister of Education Dharmendra Pradhanatthe Education and Skills Council meeting. The visit will also include sectorroundtables and engagements with Indian institutions andseniorofficials.
“Australia and India share a deep and enduring partnership built on education,” Mr Sheehy said.
“Our universities connect our countries– through research thattackles global challenges, joint degrees and the exchange ofstudent and academicstaff.
“This visit is an opportunity totakeourpartnershipeven further.”
The visitwill focus on expanding collaboration in areas including online and blended learning, quality assurance, qualificationrecognitionand joint research addressing shared national priorities.
Mr Sheehy said universities are strongly committed to supporting the Albanese Government’seffortsto grow, diversify and deepen Australia’s international educationrelationships.
“India is Australia’s second-largest source of international students, and our academic and research links continue to grow every year,”he said.
“I’mlooking forward toworkingwithgovernment and ourIndian partners on practical steps thatbuildskills,driveinnovationandsupportthe long-termprosperityof bothournations.”
The delegation will visit New Delhi from 8-9 December 2025.
