UNSW Sydney Inaugurates Bengaluru Campus at Manyata Tech Park with Focus on Employability and AI
Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW) has officially inaugurated its new international campus in Bengaluru, located at Manyata Tech Park. The institution aims to address skill gaps and enhance graduate employability through industry-aligned curricula and balanced artificial intelligence integration.
What Happened
The UNSW Bengaluru campus was formally inaugurated in the presence of several dignitaries, including Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM, UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President Attila Brungs, UNSW Bengaluru Rector Payyazhi Vadakkekara Jayashree, Australia’s Assistant Minister for International Education Julian Hill MP, and Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil.
Following the inauguration, Prof. Brungs highlighted the university’s plan to establish high employability standards in Bengaluru similar to its Australian track record, where 90% of students gain employment directly upon graduation. The campus currently has 91 students enrolled across four programmes: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions, and a Master’s in Cyber Security. To maintain close industry engagement, each programme limits cohort sizes to 30 seats.
Key Highlights
- Campus Location: Situated inside Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru.
- Inaugural Cohort: 91 students enrolled across three undergraduate degrees and one postgraduate master’s degree.
- Class Size Cap: Limited to 30 seats per programme to facilitate direct student interaction with industry ecosystems.
- Curriculum Model: Incorporates real-world industry problem solving starting from the first year of undergraduate studies, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- AI and Human Skills Integration: Assessments are split between mandatory AI tool application and human-only tasks designed to assess critical thinking and problem solving.
- Scholarship Support: Financial aid and scholarship schemes planned to expand access to higher education for aspiring Indian students.
Why This Matters
The establishment of the UNSW campus reflects growing international educational collaboration in India, supported by the framework of the National Education Policy 2020. Prof. Brungs noted that Bengaluru was chosen because of its position as the start-up hub of India, creating alignment with UNSW’s own innovation background. The move also comes as other overseas institutions, such as the University of Liverpool and the University of Lancaster, prepare to establish their own international campuses in Bengaluru to meet higher education demands.
What to Watch Next
Academic activities will proceed with the initial batch across the four specialised business and technology degrees. Observers will also track the implementation of planned scholarship programmes aimed at improving accessibility for eligible students, as well as the rollout of campuses from other incoming foreign universities in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new UNSW campus located in India?
The UNSW campus is situated at Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Which programmes are currently offered at the Bengaluru campus?
The campus has launched with four programmes: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions, and Master’s in Cyber Security.
How is artificial intelligence incorporated into the curriculum?
Assessments are divided into two types: tasks requiring mandatory use of AI tools to build job-ready technical skills, and tasks prohibiting AI tools to ensure students develop human skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.
Source: Based on reporting published by The Hindu.