Arif Misbahul M., S.T., MBM., the President of International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Taiwan-Indonesia, was invited to the talk show as a speaker. The talk show was opened by Dr. Titis Srimuda Pitana, S.T., M.Trop., Arch., as Vice-Dean for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs FT UNS, who appreciated the talk show.

“This talk show is beneficial for students and FT UNS alumni who want to continue their study in Taiwan,” he mentioned.

The opening remark from Dr. Titis was followed with material from Arif. He stated that there are several collaborations between UNS and Taiwan, including Taiwan Visiting Professor, Taiwan Training/Workshop, and Student Mobility. UNS also often sent students through the Student Mobility program before the pandemic.

“Before the pandemic, we sent students there,” Arif stated.

Further, Arif shared the objective of Taiwan Center Indonesia to prepare Indonesian human resources in facing globalization and disruption era. Arif also explained that Taiwan could be considered as a target for continuing study, such as it is classified as an advanced industrial country, safe, comfortable, affordable tuition fees, friendly community, and good quality of life. Arif also stated that there is a wide career opportunity for foreigners living in Taiwan.

Arif continues with the funding used by students continuing their study in Taiwan, including parents’ subsidies, scholarships, part-time works, and online businesses such as personal shoppers. For undergraduate program selection in Taiwan, there are two options available for Indonesian students, first ICDF Indonesia recommendation facilitated by Taiwan Center Indonesia UNS. Secondly, through International Fall Intake in September and International Spring Intake in February. The talk show was concluded with a questions and answers session. Humas UNS

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This extension will be effective for five years with outcome targets of academic activities improvement between UNS and NCU. Both universities agreed to implement several programs of student exchange, research, and dissemination of study findings.

Prof. Sajidan shared his appreciation for the academic partnership between UNS and NCU as a leading university in Taiwan and Asia. This collaboration is also expected to improve future research quality.

“We are fully aware that in the global world, collaboration with inter-countries universities is vital, especially to improve education quality that we provide to our students to meet the international standard,” Prof. Sajidan stated.

Prof. Sajidan also appreciated the success of programs that have been conducted in the previous partnership starting in 2016. The programs were student exchange, research collaboration, and contribution for UNS faculty members in pursuing their Ph.D. in NCU. Prof. Sajidan hoped that this partnership would strengthen the close relationship between UNS and NCU.

The President of NCU, Prof. Jing-Yang Jou, shared his delight in the active collaboration between UNS and NCU. Including the partnership in civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Prof Jing-Yang Jou also mentioned that many UNS students came to NCU for their master’s and doctoral programs.

In his remark, Prof Jing-Yang Jou also hoped for more collaboration between the universities in the future.

“Our connection is very strong even though we could not visit one another due to the Covid-19. We keep trying to interact through an online meeting. So, we appreciated the MoU signing ceremony with UNS today,” Prof Jing-Yang Jou stated. Humas UNS

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