UNAIR hosts Embassy of Sweden Jakarta

Universitas Airlangga’s Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) is strengthening its internationalization efforts by expanding global partnerships and overseeing student exchange and international research initiatives. As part of that push, UNAIR welcomed an official delegation from the Embassy of Sweden Jakarta on Friday (Feb. 13, 2026) at the Banteng Room, ASEEC Tower, Dharmawangsa-B Campus. The delegation was led by H.E.Daniel Blockert, Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN, accompanied by three embassy representatives. They were received by UNAIR’s senior leadership and officials from AGE.

Vice Rector for Academic, Student and Alumni Affairs Prof. Ir. Mochammad Amin Alamsjah, MSi, PhD, opened the discussion with an overview of UNAIR and its strategic priorities. He said the meeting could pave the way for stronger research ties and institutional cooperation. “We hope this dialogue will create broader opportunities to build collaboration between Indonesian and Swedish students,” he said.

Ambassador Blockert highlighted the growing potential for partnerships between Swedish and Indonesian institutions. Interest in cooperation, he noted, has increased steadily in recent years. “In terms of education, I see strong interest from Swedish universities and institutions in finding partners here. There is broad interest in Southeast Asia, but many are specifically looking at Indonesia,” he said.

He added that Indonesian students have significant opportunities to take part in exchange programs, as many Swedish universities are actively seeking candidates from Indonesia. “They are highly valued and popular among universities. Indonesian students are known for being ambitious and for making the most of their academic opportunities,” he said.

During the session, several faculty leaders presented their flagship programs to explore potential collaboration with Swedish counterparts. The faculties represented included Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Nursing.

Responding to the presentations, Ambassador Blockert emphasized the mutual benefits of deeper engagement. He pointed out that much of Sweden’s research focuses on sustainability, environmental challenges and technological solutions, areas that require international collaboration, shared data and diverse expertise. Indonesia’s scale and complexity, he said, make it an important partner.