A high-level delegation from the Technical College (TU) of Leoben (Montan Universität Leoben), Austria, visited New Delhi on 7 February 2026 to strengthen Indo-Austrian collaboration in greater schooling, analysis, and educational mobility by way of a strategic partnership with VFS Schooling Providers.
The go to shaped a part of TU Leoben and TU Austria’s ‘Focus India’ initiative aimed toward educating future professionals and strengthening Austria’s industrial competitiveness.
The 30-member delegation, led by Susanne Feiel, Director of Worldwide Relations and European College, and Clemens Weihs, Group Lead – Strategic Partnerships, engaged with Indian educational establishments, schooling stakeholders, and policymakers to discover alternatives for deeper collaboration.
Discussions centered on pupil and college exchanges, joint analysis initiatives, and structured schooling pathways between India and Austria.
Through the go to, the delegation unveiled the brand new company brochure of VFS Schooling Providers, highlighting the organisation’s expanded choices and its position in facilitating worldwide schooling and cross-border educational mobility.
Susanne Feiel stated India is a key companion in TU Leoben’s worldwide technique and emphasised the significance of constructing significant collaborations with Indian establishments. She famous that the help of VFS Schooling Providers allows structured and efficient engagement with college students and educational companions in India.
Anirudh Singh, Chief Working Officer – Schooling Providers & Migration Providers, VFS World, stated the go to marked an necessary milestone in strengthening schooling ties between India and Austria.
He added that the collaboration goals to create sustainable schooling and mobility frameworks that profit college students, establishments, and trade in each international locations. The partnership has already produced tangible outcomes, with round 60 Indian college students enrolled for the March 2026 consumption at TU Leoben and roughly 100 further pupil enrolments at present in course of for the October 2026 batch, reflecting rising curiosity in Austrian technical schooling.
