On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) welcomed representatives from the French Embassy and several educational and industrial institutions from France at the Senate Meeting Room, FTUI Dean’s Office. The visit aimed to discuss potential collaborations in education, research, and industry, particularly in telecommunications and the maritime sector. The French Embassy & institutions were represented by Made Anthony Iswara, Antoine Bricout, François-Régis Boulvert, Ludovic Narcisse, Zacharie Legrand, Sébastien Reymond, and Nicolas Prost.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in defence, including the development of submarines and maritime technologies. One of the main topics discussed was potential partnerships with the Naval Group and Institut Polytechnique de Paris. The agenda also discussed a dual-degree program agreement between FTUI and the University of Glasgow for Civil and Electrical Engineering programs.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Yanuar, M.Eng., M.Sc., Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC, Dr. Kenny Lischer, S.T., M.T., Prof. Dr.Eng. Arief Udhiarto, S.T., M.T., IPU, Dr. Muhammad Salman, S.T., MIT, Dr. Eng. Dimas Angga Fakhri Muzhoffar, S.T., B.Eng., M.Eng., and Siti Nurandini Winduningtyas.
During the French Embassy & Institutions visit, the Acting Dean of FTUI, Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, MSc., Ph.D., remarked, “We see this collaboration as a strategic step to advance research in maritime and defense technologies, including submarines and modern navigation systems. FTUI is highly open to partnerships in double-degree programs, student exchanges, and joint research involving our students and faculty members.”
Naval Group is a public limited company specialising in research and development (R&D) for surface ships, submarines, maritime weaponry systems, and drones. It has an office in Indonesia and is active in international academic collaborations, including student and Ph.D. exchanges.
During the visit, Naval Group proposed specific research collaborations involving FTUI students. These opportunities, which include research on submarines and maritime systems development, are expected to strengthen student involvement in strategic projects.
Institut Polytechnique de Paris, ranked 46th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, brought a range of academic collaboration opportunities. The institution offers tailor-made programs for student mobility and has partnerships with universities worldwide, including in Latin America, China, and Singapore.
FTUI and Institut Polytechnique de Paris discussed potential double-degree programs with 3+2 or 4+2 schemes, student exchange, and internship opportunities. One key requirement for participation is a minimum French language proficiency of B1.
FTUI has a history of collaboration with French institutions through the Indonesia-France Double Degree Program (DDIP), which ran from 2009 to 2014. This visit marks an opportunity to rebuild more substantial and relevant collaborations for the future.
Follow-up initiatives from this visit include collaborations with Institut Polytechnique de Paris on developing student exchange and internship programs and preparing a list of available English-taught courses. FTUI and Naval Group will also propose research topics involving FTUI students in joint projects within the maritime and defence sectors.
This visit represents a strategic step for FTUI in expanding its international network and strengthening its contribution to global education and research.
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