The Faculty of Engineering (FT) of Universitas Indonesia (UI) signed a cooperation agreement for a dual degree program with the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney. The signing, which took place at the University of Sydney, Australia, was carried out by the Dean of FTUI, Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU, while from the University of Sydney by the Vice Rector for Education, Professor Joanne Wright.
This collaboration is an important step in building international academic relations between the two educational institutions. This collaboration is in line with FTUI’s vision to equip students with internationally recognized qualifications and produce graduates who are ready to compete in the global arena.
“FTUI has 25 years of experience in organizing Kelas Khusus Internasional (International Undergraduate Program), both dual degree programs and single degrees. Specifically for the collaboration with the University of Sydney, this program will be opened in 2025 by offering the “2+2″ academic path option, where students will complete two years of study at FTUI and two years at the University of Sydney. After graduating, participants will receive two degrees from both universities,” said Prof. Heri.
The FTUI and University of Sydney double degree program, covering Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, will enhance the cross-country academic experience and strengthen students’ global competitiveness. Through this program, prospective students will gain a number of benefits, including learning experiences in two high-quality educational environments, access to academic and professional networks in two countries, and the opportunity to earn two international degrees. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of global technology and industry practices, which will enhance their career prospects in the international job market.
“We are very enthusiastic about this collaboration with the University of Sydney, an institution with a global reputation. This program will enrich our students’ academic experience, provide them with access to various research opportunities, and enhance their professional readiness in the international arena,” said Prof. Heri Hermansyah.
In addition to the double degree program, the two universities also discussed potential collaborations in research and the possibility of making the University of Sydney an overseas study destination for FTUI students in the future. This collaboration between FTUI and the University of Sydney confirms the commitment of both institutions to building academic excellence and international collaboration, as well as preparing future engineers to face global challenges.
“This collaboration not only opens up academic opportunities for students from both institutions, but also strengthens international relations between Australia and Indonesia in higher education. We believe this collaboration will produce graduates who are ready to face global challenges and are able to contribute in various professional sectors. In the future, we see great potential to expand this collaboration, including in the areas of joint research and knowledge exchange, which will further enrich the relationship between the two universities,” said Professor Joanne. Also present on the occasion were the Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration of FTUI, Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Head of the FTUI International Office, Dr. Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC. The University of Sydney delegation was represented by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Hesham El Gamal; Vice Dean for Education, Prof. Teng Joon Lim; Vice President of the Sydney Future Students Association, Shane Griffin; International Director, Tim Field; International Agreement Manager, Darren Svanfelds and Dual Degree Program Coordinator, Jessica Davis.
FTUI is the best engineering faculty in Indonesia according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 which is at the forefront of technological innovation at the national level. Based on the THE World University Ranking 2023 and 2024, FTUI was named the Best Engineering Campus in Indonesia.
FTUI is widely known for having superior programs that focus on the development of sustainable technology and environmental sustainability, as well as success in producing competent engineers who are ready to contribute to the international arena.
On the other hand, the University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia and one of the best universities in the world, consistently ranking in the top 50 in the world. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Sydney is ranked 18th in the world and ranked first in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024. In Australia, the University of Sydney also ranks first for graduate employability. With excellence in a wide range of fields, the University of Sydney is renowned for its contribution to innovative research and superior quality of education.
