Udayana University strengthens its global commitment! University General

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• Selasa, 16 September 2025
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Udayana University, through its International Office, once again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing international programs through a coordination meeting involving international partners and program managers, held at the International Office (IO), Tuesday (September 16, 2025). The meeting was attended by Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information, Prof. Made Sucipta, Head of the International Office, Senja Pratiwi, Ph.D., international program coordinators, as well as several international partners including GoStudy, Asia Exchange, GoBali, IBSN, Griya Lumbung Sari, Study in Bali, and Upskill.

In his opening remarks, the Vice Rector expressed his appreciation for the presence of all partners. He emphasized that the coordination meeting not only served as a platform to strengthen existing collaborations but also as an opportunity for reflection, alignment of goals, and joint innovation for the advancement of Udayana University’s international programs. He further highlighted that close communication and mutual understanding between the university and its partners are key to sustainable development of these programs.

Meanwhile, the Head of the International Office, Senja Pratiwi, Ph.D., presented an overview of Udayana’s international programs, including admission procedures, upcoming agendas, as well as updates on the transition of visa agents, IECF, and the International Class Program.

The forum also provided space for interactive discussions, during which several key issues were raised, such as:

• Funding challenges for international programs and the urgent need for facility upgrades.

• Plans for developing double degree programs in collaboration with partner universities in Japan (Chiba University) and China (Nanchang University).

• Proposals for organizing an Orientation Day to better equip international students with practical guidance on studying and living in Bali.

• The need to improve the official university website to provide better access to course and short program information.

• Concerns over the limited capacity of Udayana University Hospital for medical students’ elective studies, with hopes for improved services and accreditation.

• Issues regarding international student ID cards and requests for stronger institutional support to enhance student activities.

The Vice Rector responded to these inputs by assuring that budget planning, curriculum development, and infrastructure improvements including the provision of student dormitories are underway. He also underlined the importance of increasing international student enrollment as a means to secure sustainable funding for program development.

This coordination meeting is expected to serve as a strategic milestone in strengthening Udayana University’s role as a globally competitive higher education institution, supported by the active engagement of both international partners and faculty-level program managers.