Monash University and the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, have announced a dual degree program that will allow Indian students to study engineering across India and Australia.
Beginning in August 2026, eligible Bachelor of Technology students at MIT will be able to start their studies in India and transfer to Monash University in Australia for the final two years of their degree. Upon completion, graduates will receive two degrees—one from MIT and one from Monash University.
The program will initially offer pathways in software engineering and chemical engineering. Up to 60 students per year will be able to transfer to Monash if they meet the university’s admission requirements and Australian student visa eligibility criteria. Credits earned during the initial years at MIT will be recognized toward the Monash degree.
Monash Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Vice-President Craig Jeffrey said the partnership aims to expand global education opportunities for engineering students.
“This dual degree partnership with Manipal Institute of Technology creates a pathway for talented students in India to earn two degrees and gain an international engineering education,” Jeffrey said.
MIT Director Cdr Dr Anil Rana said the collaboration will allow students to study across two countries while maintaining consistent academic standards and progression toward graduation.
Chemical engineering students in the program will study areas such as process control, reaction engineering and industrial process design at Monash. Software engineering students will take courses including software security, operating systems, cloud computing and AI-enabled software development.
The partnership has been established through a formal agreement between the institutions outlining credit transfer arrangements and academic structure. It is supported by the Victorian Government’s Yes to International Students Fund.
