Indian Universities to Build Campuses in Indonesia After Prabowo-Modi Talks

Indonesia and India have agreed to establish Indian higher education campuses within Indonesia, a plan formalized during a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta on July 7, 2026. Both leaders expressed strong support for the initiative, which could see the Indian Institute of Management and the Indian Institute of Technology setting up branches in the Southeast Asian nation.

This educational collaboration is a key component of a wider strengthening of ties between the two countries. President Prabowo highlighted the importance of these agreements, expressing confidence that they will be swiftly implemented and yield tangible benefits for both Indonesian and Indian citizens. He also conveyed Indonesia's desire to increase the number of its students studying in India.

Prime Minister Modi's three-day visit to Indonesia included a state reception at the Merdeka Palace and a closed-door bilateral meeting with President Prabowo. The visit, which began on July 6, 2026, also featured a trip to Yogyakarta to visit the Prambanan Temple. The leaders witnessed the exchange of numerous strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

Beyond education, the bilateral talks resulted in 16 agreements across various sectors. Notably, a cooperation agreement was signed between Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Indian Space Research Organisation for space research. Other MoUs covered critical areas such as defense, energy, health, culture, and technology, underscoring a comprehensive deepening of the Indonesia-India partnership.

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Baik Perdana Menteri Modi dan saya mendukung didirikannya kampus Indian Institute of Management dan juga kemungkinan Indian Institute of Technology di Indonesia.