Victoria University (VU) today laid the foundation for its Delhi NCR Campus, located in Gurugram, Haryana. Once operational, it will become India’s first international campus to teach through VU’s Block Model. VU was among the first Australian universities granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a campus in India under the new National Education Policy (NEP).
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The campus is expected to open by mid-2026, launching with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, information technology, and research. Inspired by VU’s modern City Tower Campus in Melbourne, the new India campus aims to bring Australian education closer to Indian students at an affordable cost, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and accommodation.
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The traditional lamp lighting ceremony, mango tree planting and foundation laying for what will eventually be the VU Campus in Delhi NCR, was attended by the Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Julian Hill, VU Chancellor the Hon Steve Bracks, VU Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker, and senior government officials from India and Australia.
The Hon Julian Hill, Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, said, “Victoria University is a leader in teaching, learning and the student experience, including its unique VU Block Model – and now its new campus in Gurgaon, India will connect Indian students with these innovations.”
Steve Bracks, Chancellor, Victoria University, said, “This campus is about opening doors to opportunity. High overseas study costs and limited access to institutions leave many students in India without global education options – VU’s education and research offerings aim to help change that. Bringing our VU Block Model to India offers students a proven pathway to success – one that is inclusive, industry‑connected, and designed for the future.”
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