Promoting the Implementation of the Kampus Merdeka Program, UIN Jakarta and INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia Agree on Cooperation

Malaysia, UIN News Online — UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of research, education, and community service. For UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, this partnership with a prestigious private university in Malaysia is a significant step in implementing the Independent Campus Program (MBKM).

The MoU was signed by the Rector of UIN Jakarta, Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar M.A. Ph.D, and the Pro Vice-Chancellor of INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia, Dr. Song Kuok Thong. The signing ceremony was witnessed by several other leaders from both universities, including the Director of the International Relations and Collaborations Centre at INTI International University, Prof. Dr. Tezara Cionita, and her team. From UIN Jakarta, Vice Rector for Cooperation Din Wahid, Ph.D., Head of the International Cooperation Service Center Prof. Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem, Ph.D., and Director of Syarif Hidayatullah Hospital Jakarta Dr. Marisa Julinda Marzuki, MH.Kes., Sp.Pros., were present.

The cooperation agreement was appreciated by both parties. Rector Asep Jahar stated that this partnership allows UIN Jakarta students to attend classes at a university ranked 516th in the world. "Hopefully, this will provide the best opportunities for UIN Jakarta students to enjoy the learning process in a global campus environment," he said.

The cooperation agreement stipulates that UIN Jakarta students will have the opportunity to study for 1-2 semesters at INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia with special fees ranging from IDR 9 million to IDR 24 million, depending on the program, excluding accommodation costs.

Learning from the experience of INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia, UIN Jakarta also needs to develop mobility programs that attract international students to study at UIN Jakarta. This program will not only increase the university's revenue but also enrich the academic and cultural experience for both international and local students.

Vice Rector for Cooperation, Din Wahid, added that the scheme of providing learning opportunities for students between universities worldwide must continue to be developed in all faculties at UIN Jakarta. Moreover, the quality of the international student dormitories has been improved with various supporting facilities such as air-conditioned rooms.

Head of PLKI, Prof. Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem, is enthusiastic about collaborating with faculties to develop paid summer course programs that can increase non-tuition fee income while also increasing the number of international students at UIN Jakarta.

The Rector is optimistic that reciprocal programs like the one between INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia and UIN Jakarta position UIN Jakarta not only as a consumer. Furthermore, UIN Jakarta also has adequate capacity as a hosting university, which will accelerate the campus internationalization process.

Prof. Tezara explained that students participating in student mobility activities at INTI International University will also be involved in social activities. This is expected to be a point for community service (KKN) for the participating students and can also receive credit transfer according to the courses taken.

Professor Maila also revealed that the cooperation with INTI International University Malaysia is not limited to student exchange activities. The agreement also includes research collaboration between lecturers and researchers from both universities.

INTI University Malaysia, located in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, is one of the top 500 universities in the world, ranking 516th in the QS University Ranking. INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia has five faculties: Faculty of Business, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Design, and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

(Maila DHR/ZM)