Go8 universities hold India outreach for undergraduate admissions, drawing nearly 25,000 students

Nearly 25,000 Indian students interacted with representatives of Australia's leading research-intensive universities as part of multi-city undergraduate admissions outrech programme held across Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi.The initiative was organised by College Board in collaboration with Australia's Group of Eight (Go8) universities and supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). The outreach was aimed at students and families looking for more clarity on undergraduate admissions, scholarships, academic pathways and career opportunities in Australia. The participating universities included 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. Students get direct access to Australian universitiesThe multi-city programme gave students, parents and school counsellors an opportunity to speak directly with university admissions representatives rather than relying only on online information while planning their applications.During the events and school visits, students discussed undergraduate programmes, admission requirements, scholarships, campus life and career prospects.‘Roadmap to Australia’ explains UG admission processOne of the key sessions during the outreach was “Roadmap to Australia”, which focused on the practical steps involved in applying to Australian universities.The session covered areas such as:Choosing universities and undergraduate programmesUnderstanding university-specific entry requirementsExploring scholarship opportunitiesPreparing competitive applicationsUnderstanding academic pathwaysLearning about future career opportunitiesSAT, AP qualifications also discussedThe outreach also highlighted the role of internationally recognised qualifications such as the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) in undergraduate admissions.Students were given information on how participating Australian universities consider these qualifications as part of their admissions processes and how they can support applications to leading institutions.Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, Senior Director and Regional Head, South and Central Asia, College Board, said Indian students are increasingly taking a research-driven approach to higher education decisions and are looking beyond rankings to understand academic pathways, admission requirements and long-term career opportunities.She said the collaboration was intended to give students direct access to university representatives and help them understand how qualifications such as the SAT and AP can support their plans to study at leading institutions.

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.Also Read: The hidden financial curriculum of studying abroadThe 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 admissionsA 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.Also Read: DigiLocker partners with AAERI to fast-track document verification for Indian students heading to AustraliaCollege 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 linksIndia 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.