Bakrie University
Published on 26 November 2025
Bakrie University, through the Informatics Study Program, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom. This signing marks a significant milestone in the effort to internationalize higher education and strengthen global academic networks.
The MoU signed by the Rector of Bakrie University, Prof. Sofia W. Alisjahbana, M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., and Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, Professor Peter Slee, marks the beginning of a strategic relationship aimed at developing long-term collaboration in various fields.
The main objectives of this MoU include:
-Joint curriculum development to ensure high-quality education,
-Collaboration in scientific research and development,
-Exchange of students and lecturers,
-Professional development opportunities for academic staff,
-Preparation of an articulation agreement in the field of computer science, especially in the BSc (Hons) Computer Science program,
-Exploration of the development of executive education, short courses, and international lecture series.
This collaboration is expected to expand access to higher education geographically and socially, while increasing the contribution of both institutions to society, industry, and the global community. In addition, both institutions agree to maintain quality standards and cost effectiveness in every form of collaboration.
The signing of this MoU was also attended by representatives from Leeds Beckett University, including Liam Howarth, Regional Manager for East and South East Asia, based in the UK, and Agung Adi Nugraha, Regional Officer for South East Asia, based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
In addition, this meeting also involved Noble Solutions as the institution's liaison partner, represented by Michael Noble as Chief Executive Officer, Hoang Nam Pham as Managing Director, and Gari Soedarjo as Business Development.
From Bakrie University, this activity was attended by Muhammad Tri Andhika Kurniawan as Vice Rector II, Dr. Mohammad Ihsan as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Dr. Iwan Adhicandra as Head of the Informatics Study Program, Hollila Hatta as Head of the International Affairs Office, and Kurniati Putri Haerina as Head of Public Relations and Cooperation of Bakrie University.
With this MoU, Bakrie University continues to demonstrate its commitment to establishing strategic relationships with world-renowned higher education institutions, preparing graduates who are not only competent at the national level but also ready to compete at the international level.
