Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed representatives from Kyushu University to discuss strengthened academic cooperation, enhanced student mobility, and future collaborative programs. The meeting brought together key officials from both institutions to identify opportunities that support a more balanced and mutually beneficial partnership.
The Kyushu University delegation included:
Mr. Masakazu Ito, Section Head (Inbound Team), International Student Exchange Division, International Affairs Department
Ms. Mayumi Kugimoto, Senior Administrator, International Student Exchange Division, International Affairs Department
Ms. Ayumi Makizumi, Staff, Academic Affairs Section for the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation, Academic Affairs Department
The UI delegation consisted of:
Alfrida Esther Madame Hutapea, S.Sos., Assistant Director, International Class Operation and Mobility
Yunitha Fajarwati, S.Hum, Section Head, International Education Partnership
Ninez Dwiandra, Outgoing Mobility Program Officer
Both universities expressed a shared interest in increasing participation in international mobility programs. UI encouraged Kyushu University to nominate more students, noting that UI is still accepting applications until 14 December and provides scholarships for partner universities, which could help boost inbound mobility from Kyushu.
Kyushu University shared that they currently have around 110 international students, the majority of whom are full-degree students. They also highlighted their academic landscape, with two undergraduate programs taught fully in English; Engineering and Agriculture, while most master’s degree programs are available in English.
Kyushu University also conveyed that it can offer government scholarships to support future student mobility.
UI expressed a strong interest in exploring joint degree and double degree programs, particularly in fields aligned with Kyushu University’s English-taught programs. UI also welcomed the possibility of inviting Kyushu University academics through its Visiting Professor Program, which can support further collaboration in teaching and research.
To balance student exchange numbers, Kyushu University proposed the development of a tailor-made joint short course program, which could serve as a flexible and collaborative academic initiative for both institutions.
Kyushu University also introduced their existing short-term programs, which UI students may participate in:
JTW (Japan in Today’s World)
JLCC (Japanese Language and Culture Course)
AsTW (ASEAN in Today’s World) — a two-week fee-paying program
UI has already sent six students to Kyushu University through the JTW program, reflecting ongoing engagement and a foundation for expanded cooperation.
Both institutions expressed optimism about future collaboration. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to identify concrete pathways for expanding mobility, enhancing academic engagement, and building joint programs that benefit students and faculty from both UI and Kyushu University.
Photo Credit: Directorate for Internationalization of Education
