Universitas Indonesia (UI) hosted a delegation from China Agricultural University (CAU) to explore opportunities for academic collaboration and to strengthen institutional relations between the two universities. The meeting brought together senior university leaders and faculty representatives from both sides, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing education, research, and international cooperation.
The delegation from China Agricultural University was led by Prof. SUN Qixin, President of China Agricultural University. He was accompanied by:
Prof. WANG Junjun – Dean and Professor, College of Animal Science and Technology
Prof. SI Wei – Dean and Professor, College of Economics and Management
Prof. WU Jin – Deputy Dean and Professor, College of Humanities and Development Studies
Ms. TANG Ying – Director, International Office
The Universitas Indonesia delegation was led by Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs and was accompanied by:
Prof. Dra. Evi Fitriani, M.A., Ph.D. – Dean, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Dr. Hendriyani, S.Sos., M.Si. – Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC – Director, Internationalization of Education
Mochammad Arief Wicaksono, M.Si. – Secretary, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Prof. Semiarto Aji Purwanto, Ph.D. – Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Octria Adi Prasojo, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. – Assistant Manager for Cooperation Development, Asset Commercialization, and Integrated Area Development, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Yeshika Alversia, S.E., M.Sc. – Lecturer and Representative, Internationalization and Transformation Office, Faculty of Economics and Business
Finda Salsabila, M.A. – Head of Partnership and Hospitality, Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs
Yunitha Fajarwati, S.Hum – Section Head, International Education Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
During the meeting, CAU presented its institutional background, noting that the university was established in 1905 through the merger of several institutions. CAU outlined its vision to become a world-class university with Chinese characteristics and strong excellence in agriculture, with a mission focused on addressing real societal challenges. CAU also expressed interest in organizing a summer school program and inviting Universitas Indonesia students to participate.
The Dean of UI’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences highlighted that CAU’s strengths in agriculture and social sciences are highly relevant to FISIP’s academic programs and expressed interest in further collaboration. CAU also conveyed its willingness to share best practices and experiences in agricultural development with UI departments that have similar academic focuses.
Representatives from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences stated their openness to continued discussions through designated faculty channels. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Economics and Business shared its experience in international collaborations, including double degree programs, internships, and student exchange initiatives, and expressed interest in establishing similar cooperation with CAU, including potential joint research within existing research clusters.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a cooperation agreement between China Agricultural University and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, marking a significant milestone and laying a strong foundation for future collaboration between the two institutions.
Photo Credit: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs
