Prospects for cooperation with Malikussaleh University

At the meeting of the delegation of Malikussaleh University (Indonesia) with the leadership of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the main directions of mutually beneficial partnership were identified.

The honorary guests were welcomed by the Deputy Chairman of the Board – Acting First Vice-Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Yerkin Duysenov. He spoke about the achievements of the leading university in the country.

According to the First Vice-Rector, the potential for bilateral economic and trade cooperation between Kazakhstan and Indonesia is growing, which opens up new opportunities for academic and scientific exchanges. To date, KazNU has established direct partnerships with four universities in Indonesia: the University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta State University, Sultan Syarif Kasim II State Islamic University, and Darussalam University of Gontor.

The cooperation covers a wide range of areas: student and faculty exchange, implementation of joint research projects, invitation of professors, and supervision of PhD students.

In the 2023/24 academic year, five faculty members from KazNU were sent to educational institutions in Indonesia. Currently, 10 students from Indonesia are studying at KazNU under the scholarship program of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "The potential for cooperation with universities in Indonesia is very high, and we are ready to expand our partnership and implement exciting joint projects and initiatives", - emphasized Yerkin Ermanovich.

In turn, Professor and Rector of Malikussaleh University (UNIMAL), Herman Fitra, expressed gratitude for the warm visit and provided information about the university's activities – a state non-profit educational institution. UNIMAL is located in the city of Reuleuet. The university was established in 1969, making it one of the youngest in the country. According to the rector, the universities of both countries have great prospects for joint work, project implementation, academic exchange, and other initiatives.

The parties discussed issues related to the development of partnerships, new areas, and prospects for cooperation.

 Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University