Directorate for Internationalization of Education - Global Office

Universitas Indonesia and Ordos Vocational College Forge Strategic Pathways for Vocational Education and Student Mobility

Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed a delegation from Ordos Vocational College to establish a new academic partnership. The strategic dialogue focused on developing advanced study pathways, expanding cross-faculty collaborations, and facilitating comprehensive student mobility frameworks between the two institutions.

The delegation from Ordos Vocational College included:

  • Tao Wenhui – Deputy Party Secretary and Professor
  • Su Zhongyi – Director, Admissions and Employment Office (Cooperation and Exchange Office)
  • Ba Lei – Deputy Director and Professor, Department of Resource Engineering
  • Gao Wei – Section Chief, Admissions and Employment Office (Cooperation and Exchange Office)
  • Jackie Xu – Representative, UI China Academic Collaboration Center
  • Ding Chong – Representative, UI China Academic Collaboration Center

The Universitas Indonesia delegation was represented by:

  • Dr. Badrul Munir, ST., M.Eng.Sc. – Vice Director for Education, Research, and Student Affairs, Vocational School
  • Ir. Jaka Fajar Fatriansyah, M.Sc., Ph.D., ASEAN Eng., IPU – Head of the Sub-Directorate of International Education Development, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
  • Yunitha Fajarwati S.Hum – Section Head, International Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education

During the meeting, both institutions prioritized the development of advanced study pathways designed to allow Ordos Vocational College students to seamlessly continue their education at UI through comprehensive credit recognition and transfer schemes. A major highlight of the discussion was the exploration of a structured academic pathway: three years of foundational study at Ordos Vocational College, one year of dedicated English or Indonesian language preparation, culminating in two years of advanced study at UI. The dialogue also emphasized broad student mobility opportunities, including tailored study abroad semesters for Ordos students at UI.

To maximize the impact of the partnership, UI and Ordos Vocational College agreed to open cross-faculty collaboration opportunities, particularly focusing on the fields of economics and nursing, alongside other disciplines that align with the strategic needs of both institutions. Beyond academic mobility, the alliance will encompass joint initiatives in education, research, and comprehensive capacity building. The visit concluded with a clear action plan; both teams committed to mapping out relevant study programs, drafting formal cooperation agreements, and maintaining active communication to successfully actualize these collaborative schemes.

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