Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed a high-level delegation from Tianjin University (TJU), China, to discuss opportunities for expanding academic collaboration, research partnerships, and student mobility between the two leading institutions.
The Tianjin University delegation was led by Prof. Chai Liyuan, President of Tianjin University, accompanied by:
Li Qiang, Dean, School of International Education
Shi Yanchao, Dean, School of Civil Engineering
Zhan Sihui, Dean, School of Environmental Science and Engineering
Zhang Ling, Director, Office of International Cooperation
Liu Guozhu, Vice Dean, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
From Universitas Indonesia, the delegation was represented by:
Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Fuad Ghani, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, School of Strategic and Global Studies – School of Environmental Science
Dr. Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC, Director for Internationalization of Education
Finda Salsabila, M.A., Deputy Director for Campus Protocol, Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs
Dr. Andyka Kusuma, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Manager for International Partnership and Education, Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Dipo Aldila, S.Si., M.Si., Manager of Research and Community Engagement, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Yunitha Fajarwati, S.Hum., Section Head, International Education Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
Putri Permata Hati, S.Sos., Section Head of Research Publication Management, Directorate of Research Funding and Ecosystem
Ester Renata Patricia, S.H., M.Kn., Legal Staff for Legislation, Administration, and Agreements, School of Strategic and Global Studies – School of Environmental Science
Sarah Khansa Agharid, S.Hum., External Grant Administrator, Directorate of Research Funding and Ecosystem
During the meeting, both universities discussed a wide range of collaborative opportunities, with particular emphasis on engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary innovation. Tianjin University—renowned for its strengths in Chemical Engineering, Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence—expressed its interest in expanding cooperation with UI through various initiatives, including:
Joint and dual degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels
Student exchange and short course programs, featuring 4–5 themed courses annually for 1–2 weeks, involving approximately 15 students
Joint supervision for postgraduate students
Industrial visit and internship programs through the Tianjin Enterprise Internship Program
Joint research projects and technology development collaborations
Tianjin Emerging Engineering Education and TJU Proposal 2.0, focusing on project-based learning, talent development, and industry professorships
Tianjin University also introduced its range of scholarship opportunities for international students:
Chinese Government Scholarship, covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance;
Local Government Scholarship, covering tuition and living expenses; and
University Scholarship, providing partial or full coverage of tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance.
The two institutions agreed to follow up on several key initiatives, including:
Increasing the number of student mobility programs between UI and TJU;
Strengthening joint research collaborations across disciplines;
Developing short-term academic programs proposed by UI’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA); and
Exploring industry collaborations under UI’s Directorate of Innovation and Science Techno Park (DISTP).
This meeting marks an important step toward strengthening Indonesia–China academic and research ties, promoting innovation, and supporting global talent development through sustainable higher education partnerships.
Photo Credit: Directorate for Internationalization of Education
