Universitas Indonesia (UI) hosted a delegation from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, to discuss potential academic and entrepreneurial collaborations aimed at expanding student mobility and international learning experiences.
The Ngee Ann Polytechnic delegation comprised:
Lauisa Lau, Director
Kan Siew Mun, Director
Lim Ping Ping, Deputy Director
Hon Mao De, Assistant Director
Ivan Siew, Country Manager
Agustin, Regional Head
Representing UI were:
Dr. Muthia Pramesti, S.E., M.M., Assistant Director, International Education Program Development and Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
Gogor Ariyo Wisnu Pradono, S.Si., MBA, Head of UI Business Incubation and Venture Building Division, Directorate of High-Impact Innovation and Research
Azka Asfari Silmi, Assistant Manager of Program and Curriculum, Business Incubator, Directorate of High-Impact Innovation and Research
Yunitha Fajarwati, Section Head, International Education Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
Hanny Kemala Fauster, International Visits Officer, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
The meeting focused on two key initiatives:
Student Immersion Program – A one-week overseas experience designed for groups of 30 students. Following Ngee Ann’s Overseas Immersion Program (OIP) Framework, the proposed itinerary includes cultural workshops, industry visits, sustainability activities, and a closing ceremony. The program typically runs in September and March, with UI students serving as buddies to visiting participants.
Global Entrepreneurial Internship Program – An internship opportunity with startups or established industries, providing students with hands-on entrepreneurial and industry experience.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic highlighted its diverse academic landscape, featuring eight schools, including the School of Business & Accountancy, School of Design & Environment, School of Engineering, School of Film & Media Studies, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies, School of InfoComm Technology, and School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology.
Discussions also explored UI’s participation in Ngee Ann’s Inbound Short Course Program, “Culturepreneurship,” offered in July–August and December–January, which combines cultural exploration with entrepreneurial learning.
Both institutions expressed strong interest in building sustainable partnerships to enrich cross-cultural understanding and provide students with global exposure in academics, industry, and entrepreneurship.
Photo Credit: Directorate for Internationalization of Education
