Overview
- Victoria University held a foundation‑laying ceremony on December 4 in Gurugram, formally starting work on its Delhi NCR campus.
- The university targets a mid‑2026 opening with initial undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, information technology and research.
- The campus will be India’s first international site to teach entirely through the VU Block Model, which delivers single subjects in four‑week blocks with small, workshop‑style classes, and it is modeled on VU’s Melbourne City Tower.
- Australian and Indian officials attended the event, including Assistant Minister Julian Hill, Chancellor Steve Bracks and Vice‑Chancellor Adam Shoemaker.
- VU reports strong Block Model outcomes in Australia, citing a 94% pass rate and benefits for first‑generation students, though these figures are university‑reported.