University of Western Australia Plans Mumbai and Chennai Campuses

Khaitan & Co advises the University of Western Australia on establishing campuses in Mumbai and Chennai. UWA plans to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in AI, data science, IT and business administration.

Khaitan & Co has acted as Indian legal counsel to the University of Western Australia (UWA) for establishing its campuses in Mumbai and Chennai, marking a significant development in the university’s expansion into India. The project supports UWA’s efforts to make its internationally recognised higher education programmes accessible to Indian students.

The university plans to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several disciplines, including artificial intelligence (AI), data science, information technology and business administration. Its Indian campuses are intended to strengthen academic collaboration and create new opportunities for education, research and industry engagement.

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Khaitan & Co advises UWA on the legal and regulatory requirements associated with establishing its Indian operations. The core team includes partners Vivek Sriram, Sanchit Agarwal and Ritu Shaktawat, alongside associates Shivangi Mishra, Anuraag Bukkapatnam, Rexey Soosan Sabu and Krisha Ajay Shah.

The firm’s multidisciplinary support spans education regulation, direct and indirect taxation, employment and labour law, intellectual property, real estate, and data privacy. This range of expertise addresses the regulatory, operational and commercial considerations involved in establishing an international university’s presence in India.

The advisory engagement reflects the role of legal and regulatory expertise in supporting international institutions as they navigate India’s higher education framework.

UWA’s expansion forms part of its broader commitment to strengthening educational and economic connections between India and Western Australia. The university aims to build partnerships with local industries and institutions while creating opportunities for students to pursue globally recognised qualifications within India.

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The Mumbai campus has opened its doors to students, while Chennai is planned as the university’s second Indian location. The campuses are expected to offer programmes aligned with emerging workforce requirements, particularly in technology, science and business.

By establishing a local presence, UWA seeks to combine its academic standards and research capabilities with India’s growing demand for international higher education. The initiative also creates scope for closer cooperation between universities, businesses and research organisations in both regions.