Monash University and Manipal Institute of Technology, part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, have announced a dual degree partnership that will allow Indian students to complete part of their engineering studies in India and the remainder in Australia.

Under the programme, which will begin in August 2026, eligible Bachelor of Technology students at Manipal Institute of Technology will start their studies in India before transferring to Monash University for the final two years. On completion, students will receive two degrees — one from MIT and one from Monash.

The programme will initially be offered in software engineering and chemical engineering. Up to 60 students each year will be able to transfer to Monash, subject to meeting academic requirements and Australian student visa eligibility.

Professor Craig Jeffrey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Vice-President at Monash University, said the collaboration aims to expand global education opportunities for engineering students.

He said the pathway would allow students to gain international exposure while building technical capability and professional networks across India and Australia.

Cdr Dr Anil Rana, Director of Manipal Institute of Technology, said the partnership would help prepare engineers capable of contributing to global industries while addressing domestic challenges.

Students enrolling in the chemical engineering pathway will study areas such as process control, reaction engineering, particle technology and industrial process design during their time at Monash. The curriculum will also include major design and project-based units.

Professor Rajendran Partiban, Deputy Dean (Education) at Monash’s Faculty of Engineering, said the programme aligns with industry demand for engineers who can support clean technologies, advanced manufacturing and sustainable process engineering.

Students pursuing software engineering will undertake units focused on software security, operating systems, cloud computing and software architecture. The programme will also include training in AI-assisted engineering and the design of AI-enabled systems.

Professor Jean-Guy Schneider, Deputy Dean (Education) at Monash’s Faculty of Information Technology, said the course will prepare graduates with skills in cybersecurity, modern computing and responsible development of AI-enabled software systems.

The agreement between the two institutions outlines the academic structure of the programme, credit transfer arrangements and joint responsibilities in supporting students throughout the pathway.

The initiative builds on Monash’s existing engagement with India, including through the IITB-Monash Research Academy and collaborations with Indian universities in areas such as health, sustainable housing, energy, transport and artificial intelligence.

The partnership was supported through funding from the Yes to International Students Fund, an initiative of the Victorian Government.

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