Partnerships that create opportunity
Western Sydney University works with universities, government, industry and communities across India and around the world to advance education, research and innovation and create new opportunities for students.
Our partnership network in India
Our academic partnerships strengthen education, research, innovation and opportunities for students across India.
Western Sydney University has developed long standing relationships across India, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), 30 State Agricultural Universities, IITs, IISc, government, research organisations, industry and innovation partners.
Together, these partnerships support student mobility, joint research, skills development, technology transfer, industry engagement and research translation across areas including agriculture, water, climate resilience and emerging technologies.
- 30 State Agricultural University partnerships
- 60+ students participating in dual degree programs
- 200 students reached through short term training
- 150 scientists trained over the past two years
Research partnerships making an impact
Our research partnerships bring Australian and Indian expertise together to develop practical solutions in areas including water security, sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
JalSetu Centre of Excellence in Water
Western Sydney University’s JalSetu Centre of Excellence in Water at the Greater Noida campus will bring together more than a decade of research, community engagement and institutional partnerships in India.
The Centre will connect research, technology, education, government, industry and communities to support practical solutions to some of India’s most pressing water challenges.
Its areas of focus include sustainable water systems, groundwater management, digital water innovation, climate resilience, data and decision support, professional education and applied research.
The Centre builds on Western’s established work through the Australia India Water Centre, MARVI and MyWell, creating opportunities to translate research into practical tools, education and industry collaboration.
AgTech and climate resilient farming
Western has developed an extensive agricultural research and education network in India, working with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), 30 State Agricultural Universities, IITs, IISc and other leading institutions.
These partnerships support research and innovation across climate resilient agriculture, protected and controlled environment farming, precision agriculture, digital technologies, AI enabled agriculture and AgTech commercialisation.
Through collaboration with the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Western has supported the development of high tech protected agriculture research infrastructure where researchers, industry and growers can test technologies designed to improve productivity, resource efficiency and climate resilience. Western also collaborates with Kerala Agricultural University through K AgTech, supporting agricultural innovation, technology adoption and climate resilient farming. Together, these initiatives connect research, technology and industry to help translate new ideas into practical solutions for Indian agriculture.
University Partnerships
Our academic partnerships strengthen teaching, research and student mobility.
Western Sydney University has built long-standing strategic partnerships across India with 30 State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)
- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Startup missions and key financial institutions including NABARD and ICICI Bank.
These collaborations span dual degree programs, short-term skills training and major research initiatives. More than 60 students are currently participating in dual degree programs, while short-term training has reached 200 students and 150 scientists over the past two years.
These are just some of the organisations we work with across India. Our wider network includes universities, government, industry and research partners supporting education, research and innovation.