TU Leoben delegation visit Delhi to strengthen Indo-Austrian education ties
A high-level delegation from the Technical University (TU) of Leoben (Montan Universität Leoben), Austria, visited New Delhi on 7 February 2026 to strengthen Indo-Austrian collaboration in higher education, research, and academic mobility through a strategic partnership with VFS Education Services.
The visit formed part of TU Leoben and TU Austria’s ‘Focus India’ initiative aimed at educating future professionals and strengthening Austria’s industrial competitiveness.
The 30-member delegation, led by Susanne Feiel, Director of International Relations and European University, and Clemens Weihs, Team Lead – Strategic Partnerships, engaged with Indian academic institutions, education stakeholders, and policymakers to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Discussions focused on student and faculty exchanges, joint research initiatives, and structured education pathways between India and Austria.
During the visit, the delegation unveiled the new corporate brochure of VFS Education Services, highlighting the organisation’s expanded offerings and its role in facilitating international education and cross-border academic mobility.
Susanne Feiel said India is a key partner in TU Leoben’s international strategy and emphasised the importance of building meaningful collaborations with Indian institutions. She noted that the support of VFS Education Services enables structured and effective engagement with students and academic partners in India.
Anirudh Singh, Chief Operating Officer – Education Services & Migration Services, VFS Global, said the visit marked an important milestone in strengthening education ties between India and Austria.
He added that the collaboration aims to create sustainable education and mobility frameworks that benefit students, institutions, and industry in both countries. The partnership has already produced tangible results, with around 60 Indian students enrolled for the March 2026 intake at TU Leoben and approximately 100 additional student enrolments currently in process for the October 2026 batch, reflecting growing interest in Austrian technical education.
