Dismissing recent media reports of a surge in visa rejections for Indian students, Green highlighted the consistency in acceptance rates between this year and the previous year
The Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, has emphasized the welcoming stance of Australia towards Indian students pursuing education in the country. Dismissing recent media reports of a surge in visa rejections for Indian students, Green highlighted the consistency in acceptance rates between this year and the previous year.
During an interview with ANI, Envoy Green debunked claims of an increase in rejections, stating, “There has not been a surge in rejection of students.” He further expressed Australia’s openness to receiving students from reputable institutions and ensuring they are matched with suitable courses.
Green underscored Australia’s lack of a cap on foreign student numbers, in contrast to some other nations. He emphasized the importance of maintaining standards to ensure a positive educational experience for international students.
Lauding the educational cooperation between India and Australia, Green highlighted the recent establishment of the first foreign branch campus by an Australian university in India. He emphasized the mutual benefit of such collaborations, emphasizing the need for skill development and education accessibility to fulfill both countries’ development goals.
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Jason Clare, MP, emphasized the significance of meaningful partnerships in education and skilling for shaping the future of both countries
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He highlighted the 450 existing research partnerships between India and Australia, emphasizing the potential for further collaboration across governmental, institutional, and industry levels to benefit both nations
This move aims to strengthen educational ties between India and Australia, providing Indian students access to high-quality Australian education. The exchange is further bolstered by India’s 2020 education policy, which encourages foreign educational institutions to establish physical infrastructure within the country.
In January of this year, Vice Chancellor Iain Martin of Australia’s Deakin University met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss collaboration on cybersecurity. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the prospect of collaboration between Deakin University and Indian institutions to promote research and innovation.
Last November, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan held a bilateral meeting with Australian Education Minister Jason Clare, MP. The ministers reviewed existing cooperation in education and skilling, aiming to strengthen partnerships for enhanced mobility, employability, and prosperity in both nations.
Jason Clare, MP, emphasized the significance of meaningful partnerships in education and skilling for shaping the future of both countries. He highlighted the 450 existing research partnerships between India and Australia, emphasizing the potential for further collaboration across governmental, institutional, and industry levels to benefit both nations.
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