Universitas Binawan strengthens global ties to combat graduate unemployment in Indonesia

Indonesia is grappling with a significant challenge: a high unemployment rate among university graduates. Official statistics from February 2025 indicate that the open unemployment rate for higher education graduates (Diploma IV, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees) stood at 6.23%. This translates to approximately 1.01 million university graduates yet to be absorbed into the workforce, presenting a persistent challenge for the nation's education sector.

In response, Universitas Binawan is actively working to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. The university emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties between higher education institutions and the needs of businesses and industries. This involves fostering adaptive, competency-based education programs that are integrated with international networks. The university's 25th-anniversary theme, "Anchored in Akhlaq, Driven by Digital Innovation, Positioned for the World," underscores its commitment to producing competent graduates ready for the global job market.

Universitas Binawan highlights its success through a tracer study revealing that 93% of its graduates secure employment within six months of completing their studies. This achievement is attributed to over 100 active collaborations with universities, hospitals, government institutions, professional organizations, and industry partners both domestically and internationally. These partnerships facilitate curriculum development aligned with industry needs, enhance research quality, support academic exchange, and broaden career access for students and alumni.

The university's international reach is further evidenced by its alumni network, which includes over 2,000 professionals working in various countries, particularly as nursing professionals in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2026, the university plans to send more alumni to Austria and Australia, aiming to expand global career opportunities for Indonesian professionals. Additionally, Universitas Binawan has been recognized for its research and innovation capacity, receiving the "Klaster Utama Kapasitas Riset dan Inovasi" award and adding seven new doctoral degree holders to its faculty to bolster educational and research quality.