Bakrie University
Published on 20 February 2026
Bakrie University, Indonesia, is expanding its international collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Letter of Intent (LoI) with several universities and research centers in Malaysia. The 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 are part of the APTIKOM Academic Visit and Collaboration, an international academic collaboration program involving 21 universities from Indonesia. This program aims to strengthen networks between universities, encourage cross-border research collaboration, and open opportunities for faculty and student mobility.
Bakrie University's collaboration in Malaysia includes the Institute of Visual Informatics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Bangi, Selangor; the Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Johor Bahru; and the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Kuala Lumpur. Furthermore, the collaboration includes INTI International University in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur.
In addition to higher education institutions, Bakrie University also collaborates with non-academic partners, namely the Kuala Lumpur-based Centre for AI, Blockchain & Advanced Research (CABAR). This collaboration is expected to strengthen synergy between academia and industry, particularly in the development and application of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced digital technologies.
According to Ir. Iwan Adhicandra, Ph.D., Bakrie University's involvement in the APTIKOM program is a strategic step to expand international collaboration, directly impacting the quality of education and research. "Collaboration with leading faculties and research centers in Malaysia opens up opportunities for joint research development, faculty and student exchanges, and curriculum alignment with global needs," he said.
The scope of the collaboration includes the development of joint educational programs, collaborative research and scientific publications, organizing international seminars and conferences, and opportunities to open international classes. Bakrie University hopes this collaboration will improve the competitiveness of graduates while strengthening the contribution of Indonesian higher education institutions in the Southeast Asian region.
