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A global vision

We actively pursue new teaching, learning and research opportunities all over the world, from co-developing curricula with other institutions to finding international training initiatives for our PhD students.

International teaching collaborations

Teaching our curriculum in India

Bachelor of Science (Blended)

With the the Bachelor of Science (Blended), developed with support from the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), students in India can undertake highly integrated and strongly foundational training designed for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) student of the future.

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BSc (Blended) students with the President of India

Courses taught in Australia and abroad

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) is a four-year program integrating the four major disciplines of science (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) into a common unified curriculum for two years – taken in India – followed by a diverse choice of majors from science, technology, engineering and health sciences and an advanced specialised year of study which includes a minor research thesis in Melbourne.

It is offered through our partner institutions Shoolini University, Amity University, and Manipal University.

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Bachelor of Science Integrated (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science Integrated (Honours) is a four-year program that offers students the chance to study at two leading universities and recognises the learning at each institution. Depending on the subjects taken at our international partner institution, students can choose from a range of majors that best align with their academic pathway and goals.

It is offered through our partner institution Indian Institute of Science and Research (IISER) Tirupati.

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Master of Agricultural Sciences (Dual Degree)

The Master of Agricultural Sciences (Dual Degree) is a two-year program that allows students to begin their study at a partner university internationally before joining our diverse student cohort to complete their second and final year in Melbourne.

It is offered through our partner institutions IPB University and Universitas Gadjah Mada.

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International research collaborations

Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy

The Faculty of Science is a proud supporter of the Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA), a joint initiative of the University of Melbourne and a select group of India’s best research institutions. The program provides opportunities for students who studied at partner institutions to work with University of Melbourne academics. Our Indian partners are:

  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati.

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Five students from the MIPP, on the grounds of our Parkville campus

Other research collaborations

In addition to student exchanges and curriculum development, the Faculty of Science makes a genuine contribution to the discovery of new knowledge and technologies through collaborative research with international academic, industry and government partners all over the world.

Research partnerships Industry engagement