Australia’s Go8 universities step up India outreach: Nearly 25,000 students engage

Nearly 25,000 Indian students connected with representatives of Australia’s eight Group of Eight (Go8) universities during a multi-city outreach programme, as universities stepped up direct engagement with students exploring undergraduate education in Australia.

The outreach, organised by College Board in collaboration with the Go8 universities and supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), was held across Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi.

Students, parents and school counsellors interacted with university representatives through city events and school visits. The programme also included discussions focused on undergraduate programmes, admission requirements, scholarships, academic pathways, campus life and career opportunities.


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The programme comes as more Indian students seek direct information on overseas undergraduate education, with families looking for greater clarity on admissions, scholarships and career pathways before selecting universities.

Students get guidance on Australia admissions

A key part of the programme was the “Roadmap to Australia” session, which took students through the undergraduate application process. The sessions covered university selection, entry requirements, scholarships and application preparation.

Representatives from all eight Go8 universities participated in the outreach. They were from the University of Melbourne, Monash University, the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, the University of Queensland, Australian National University, the University of Western Australia and Adelaide University.

The programme also gave students an opportunity to learn about university-specific academic pathways and admission opportunities directly from representatives.

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College Board also used the outreach to explain how qualifications such as the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) are considered in undergraduate admissions. Students were introduced to how these qualifications can support applications to participating Australian universities.

Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, Senior Director and Regional Head, South and Central Asia, College Board, said: “Indian students today are making more informed and research-driven decisions about their higher education journeys. They are looking beyond university rankings to understand academic pathways, admissions processes and long-term career opportunities.”

She said the collaboration with the Go8 universities was aimed at giving students direct access to university representatives and helping them understand how the SAT and Advanced Placement can support their plans to study in Australia.

India-Australia education links

India is Australia’s second-largest source of international students, according to the release. The two countries have also been strengthening cooperation in higher education, research and student mobility.

The latest outreach brought representatives of all eight Go8 universities directly before prospective students in three Indian cities. The programme was aimed at helping students understand undergraduate admission routes and the academic options available in Australia.