Universitas Indonesia and University of Melbourne Expand Two-Decade Partnership

Universitas Indonesia (UI) and The University of Melbourne have solidified their two-decade-long partnership by signing a new Student Exchange Agreement, signaling an expansion into research, innovation, and global talent development. The agreement was signed in Melbourne on Monday, July 13, 2026, by UI Rector Heri Hermansyah and a delegation from the Australian university.

During the meeting, UI Rector Heri Hermansyah emphasized the importance of international partnerships in enhancing educational quality, strengthening research ecosystems, and broadening the impact of innovation globally. "UI and The University of Melbourne's relationship has grown for over two decades. We aim to elevate this partnership to a higher level through closer collaboration in education, research, innovation, and talent development," Hermansyah stated. He expressed hope that combining the strengths of both institutions would yield practical solutions for society.

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Sustainable international partnerships are one of UI's strategies in improving the quality of education, strengthening the research ecosystem, and expanding the impact of innovation at the global level.

The collaboration between UI and The University of Melbourne has evolved from academic exchanges to a comprehensive institutional partnership. This includes well-known programs such as double and joint degrees offered across various UI faculties, including Computer Science, Economics and Business, Medicine, Dentistry, and Administrative Sciences. These programs allow students to study at both universities and earn degrees from each institution.

Faculty-level collaborations have also flourished. The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at UI and The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Arts previously conducted joint international classes from 2017 to 2019. Furthermore, in 2024, UI's Faculty of Economics and Business and The University of Melbourne celebrated two decades of partnership, which has produced numerous initiatives ranging from student exchanges and joint research to visiting fellowships. The synergy between the universities has also extended to research, notably through the Partnership in Research Indonesia and Melbourne (PRIME) program since 2021, focusing on maternal, child, and adolescent health research.

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UI and The University of Melbourne's relationship has grown for over two decades. We aim to elevate this partnership to a higher level through closer collaboration in education, research, innovation, and talent development. By combining the strengths of both universities, we hope to produce solutions that provide real benefits to society.