Campus tracker
University of Western Australia, Chennai
UGC final approval announced 5 October 2026; orientation began that day and classes commence 19 October 2026. UWA says it is the first foreign higher education provider in Tamil Nadu.
- Stage
- Approved
- Stage reached
- 5 Oct 2026
- First intake
- October 2026
- Regulator
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
Campus details
| Institution | The University of Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Home country | Australia |
| Host city and country | Chennai, India |
| Programmes | Bachelor of Business (Business Management), BSc Computer Science, BSc Data Science, Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (AI); Master of Information Technology, MBA |
| Regulator | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Sources
Stages, dates and programmes are as stated in the sources below and can change before a campus opens. Entry reviewed 17 October 2026.
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