Indonesian Medical Education Body Open to New University Plans with Imperial College London

The Indonesian Association of Medical Education Institutions (AIPKI) welcomes the government's initiative to establish ten new medical and science universities, expressing readiness to collaborate. AIPKI Chairman Wisnu Barlianto stated that the association can contribute to optimizing Indonesia's human resources and research findings for the new institutions.

"Our researchers have produced a significant amount of research. However, to enhance this, we need cooperation," Wisnu said on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. He indicated that AIPKI has not yet been consulted on the project.

The plan involves a partnership with Imperial College London, which will assist in developing the curriculum, teaching standards, joint research, and international professor exchanges. This collaboration is seen as a strategic move to elevate the quality of higher education in Indonesia, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's commitment to fostering superior human resources through education and research. The government met with an Imperial College London delegation in June 2026 to discuss these plans.