Universitas Indonesia (UI) and Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), South Korea, are exploring educational and research collaboration in the field of industrial technology. Discussions regarding the potential for cooperation were held on Monday (18/9), in the Meeting Room, University Administration Center Building, UI Depok Campus.
In her remarks, the Secretary of UI University, dr. Agustin Kusumayati, M.Sc., Ph.D. said that the collaboration between the two is expected to have a positive impact not only on the campus, but also on society.
She said, “UI continues to be committed to becoming a leading research university and academic institution in the world with a focus on discovery, development, and dissemination of knowledge regionally and globally. Therefore, we continue to increase our cooperation with international partners so that we can jointly produce innovations to answer future challenges.”
In line with UI’s commitment, Dean of International Programs & Language Education Center KIT, Ki Moo Lim, believes that in the world of education, which continues to change and develop, collaboration between universities is the key to creating opportunities for society. For this reason, he hoped that KIT’s visit to UI could bring benefits to both parties.
During the meeting, it was explained that KIT is a national research university that focuses on business development in South Korea. This university, which is located in the industrial center of Gumi, Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea, has four faculties. After 40 years of existence, KIT has become one of the leading universities, ranking 62nd in Korea according to the Scimago Institutions Rankings.
Coordinator of International Programs & Language Education Center KIT, Eugene Park, emphasized the advantages of KIT being located in Gumi City, which is the center of the industrial area in Korea. Thus, students studying at KIT can get easier access to career learning in various industries in South Korea.
“The majority of our international students come from Indonesia, and we really appreciate their performance, research, abilities and attitudes. That’s why we came here to invite more Indonesian students to study at KIT,” said Eugene.
Currently, UI has more than 2,000 exchange and career development programs as a form of application of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program launched by the Indonesian government. This is a very interesting opportunity and a bright prospect for UI and KIT cooperation.
At the collaboration discussion, representatives from both universities were also present. Some of them are the Manager of International Programs & Language Education Center KIT, Dong-ho Jang; Coordinator of International Programs & Language Education Center KIT, Suha Park; and Head of the UI Public Relations Bureau And Public Information Disclosure, Dra. Amelita Lusia, M.Sc.
