- Indonesia and Singapore plan deeper cooperation in higher education and research
- Partnerships will cover AI, renewable energy, and advanced technologies
- Student, faculty, and vocational programs aim to build job-ready skills
Indonesia and Singapore are strengthening cooperation in higher education and research, with a strong focus on skills development, innovation, and workforce readiness. The move aims to support Indonesia’s long-term human capital and economic growth goals.
The plan was discussed during a meeting in Jakarta between Indonesia’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, and Singapore’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Kwok Fook Seng. Both sides agreed to expand practical collaboration across universities and research institutions.
Key areas include student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and human resource development. The two countries will also work together in strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability sectors closely linked to future jobs and skills.
Minister Brian said Indonesia wants to learn from Singapore’s experience in building globally competitive universities and strong research ecosystems. He stressed that international cooperation should deliver clear benefits, including better teaching quality, stronger research output, and improved employability for graduates.
He also highlighted the importance of vocational education and polytechnics. Strengthening these institutions, he said, is essential to create a more inclusive higher education system that meets industry needs.
Ambassador Kwok welcomed Indonesia’s commitment and said Singapore is ready to deepen cooperation in ways that benefit both countries. He noted that existing partnerships are already strong and can grow further through people-to-people exchanges.
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Future plans include inviting Singaporean professors to mentor and teach at Indonesian universities and expanding solution-driven joint research. Student exchange programs will also emphasize hands-on learning, with Singaporean students encouraged to study in different regions of Indonesia.
Both sides also highlighted the Singapore Cooperation Program, which offers customized training to build skills among civil servants, academics, and higher education professionals.
