On October 18, a delegation from Universitas Indonesia visited the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages.
The purpose of the visit was to further strengthen the cooperation between the two higher education institutions, share experience, and discuss new promising directions in education and research.
The Universitas Indonesia delegation included Prof. Luthfiralda Sjahfirdi — Head of the Admissions Directorate; Sisilia Sitiawati Halimi — Head of the Unit for National Talent Recruitment and International Marketing; Dr. Hendra Karisma — Head of the Faculty of Humanities; and Isyana Intan Puspita — Head of the Student Recruitment Department.
Representing the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages were Rector I. Tuxtasinov; Head of the International Cooperation Department X. Yuldashev; Dean of the English 1 Faculty G. Ergasheva; and Head of the Second Foreign Language Department E. Mo’ydinova.
During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation on credit‑based programmes, student and teacher exchanges, organising professional development courses, jointly hosting seminars and conferences, attracting Indonesian students to the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, and setting up summer schools.
At the end of the meeting, both sides expressed their interest in expanding collaboration and implementing joint projects.
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Universitas Indonesia is one of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in Indonesia, founded in 1849. Its main campus is located in Depok and covers more than 320 hectares. The university holds 206th position in the QS World University Rankings and is ranked No. 1 in Indonesia. It is known for its high educational standards, research potential and international collaborations. It includes 14 faculties such as medicine, engineering, economics, law, social and humanities. The university partners with well‑known institutions like Harvard University, University of Tokyo, Seoul National University, and University of Melbourne.
At the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages Indonesian has been taught since 2002. Currently over 150 students study this language. Lessons are conducted with the participation of Indonesian volunteer‑instructors, teaching aids have been developed, and students have achieved success in international competitions.