Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed a high-level delegation from Óbuda University, Hungary, to explore new opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and innovation. The meeting focused on building strategic academic and research partnerships, particularly in the fields of engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and medical technology.
The Óbuda University delegation was led by Prof. Levente Kovács, Rector of Óbuda University, accompanied by Enikő Maior, Vice-Rector for Education, and Tamás Novák, Rector’s Representative.
Representing Universitas Indonesia were:
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, Faculty of Engineering
Ari Saptawijaya, S.Kom., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs, Faculty of Computer Science
Dr. Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC, Director for Internationalization of Education
Dyah Safitri, S.IPI., M.Hum., Program Secretary, Vocational Education Program
Dr. Arief Wibisono Lubis, S.E., M.F.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., Chief Internationalization and Transformation Officer, Faculty of Economics and Business
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
Yunitha Fajarwati, S.Hum., Section Head, International Education Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
During the meeting, both institutions identified several potential areas for collaboration, including:
Student Exchange Programs and Staff Mobility initiatives;
Joint Research and Publications in fields such as medical technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence;
Short Course Programs—customized summer programs for 20 students over 2–4 weeks;
Participation in Erasmus+ Programs for students and faculty;
Joint Supervision for master’s and doctoral degree students; and
Curriculum Development, including joint lectures, micro-credentials, and cross-cultural programs.
Óbuda University, recognized as the second-best university in Hungary and the top institution for engineering, is renowned for its strong integration with industry and innovation networks across Europe. The university has a clear vision to advance as an entrepreneurial university, fostering applied research and industrial collaboration.
The Hungarian side also introduced scholarship opportunities supported by the Hungarian Government, Pannonian Scholarships, and Erasmus+ grants, which are open to both students and academic staff for mobility and academic exchange.
Both UI and Óbuda University expressed a shared commitment to developing a long-term partnership that promotes academic excellence, innovation-driven collaboration, and cross-border educational opportunities.
Photo Credit: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government and International Affairs
