Bakrie University Collaborates with Leading Campuses in Malaysia Through the Aptikom Program

Bakrie University expanded international collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Letter of Intent (LoI) with a number of universities and research centers in Malaysia. This collaboration was represented by the Head of the Informatics Study Program at Bakrie University, Ir. Iwan Adhicandra, Ph.D..

The visit and signing of this collaboration is part of the APTIKOM Academic Visit and Collaboration, an international academic collaboration program participated in by 21 universities from Indonesia. This program aims to strengthen networks between universities, encourage cross-border research collaboration, and open opportunities for lecturer and student mobility.

Bakrie University collaborations in Malaysia include the Institute of Visual Informatics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Bangi, Selangor; Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Johor Bahru; and Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from that, the collaboration also includes INTI International University in Value, Negeri Sembilan and UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur.

Not only with higher education institutions, Bakrie University also collaborates with non-academic partners, namely the Center for AI, Blockchain & Advanced Research (CABAR) based in Kuala Lumpur. This collaboration is expected to strengthen the synergy between the academic world and industry, especially in the development and application of artificial intelligence technology, blockchain and advanced digital technology.



According to Ir. Iwan Adhicandra, Ph.D., Bakrie University's involvement in the APTIKOM program is a strategic step to expand international collaboration which has a direct impact on improving the quality of education and research. "Collaboration with leading faculties and research centers in Malaysia opens up opportunities for joint research development, exchange of lecturers and students, as well as aligning the curriculum with global needs," he said.

The scope of collaboration includes developing joint educational programs, collaborating on research and scientific publications, organizing international seminars and conferences, and opportunities for opening international classes. Bakrie University hopes that this collaboration can increase the competitiveness of graduates while strengthening the contribution of Indonesian higher education at the Southeast Asian regional level.