University of Wollongong Inaugurates India Campus at GIFT City
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| University of Wollongong (UOW) opens campus in GIFT City, Gujarat | |
| University | University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia |
| Location | Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Courses Offered | Master of Financial Technology, Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, stackable programs in Fintech, Cyber Security, AI/ML for Fintech |
| Launch Date | November 4, 2024 (initially delayed from August 5, 2024) |
| Partnerships | In collaboration with Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, UC San Diego |
| Special Features | Industry-aligned, flexible, stackable educational model for diverse learners |
| Global Experience | UOW India students will have a fully-funded trip to UOW's Dubai campus; Students will join a global alumni network of 190,000+ |
| Other Campus Launch | Deakin University's campus launched in GIFT City in July 2024 |
| Government Role | NSW (New South Wales) Government facilitated the campus setup through sister-state agreement with Gujarat |
| Key Personnel | Michael Still (Chancellor, UOW), Marisa Mastroianni (Managing Director, UOW Global Enterprises), Rebecca McPhee (Investment NSW Deputy Secretary) |