The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Brian\nYuliarto, attended a working meeting with Commission X of the Indonesian\nHouse of Representatives (DPR RI) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. During the\nsession, Brian refuted rumours that the ministry intends to close study\nprogrammes that do not align with future industrial needs.<\/p>\n
Addressing the circulating issues regarding the closure of programmes\nto match future industrial developments, Brian stated, \u201cWe can convey\nthat such an action is not our policy.\u201d He explained that the\ngovernment\u2019s focus is on developing and updating the substance of\nlearning to ensure it remains relevant to scientific advancements and\nthe requirements of the workforce.<\/p>\n
He acknowledged that 122 study programmes were closed throughout\n2026, but clarified that all such closures were based on proposals from\nthe universities themselves, rather than a government mandate to abolish\nspecific fields of study. \u201cWe need to convey that throughout 2026, 122\nstudy programmes have indeed been closed, but all these closures were\nbased on proposals from the organising bodies of both public and private\nuniversities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Minister further detailed the reasons behind these university-led\nclosures, noting that some were due to declining student enrolment or a\ndesire to transition into more popular fields. For instance, he cited\nthe transformation of mathematics programmes into actuarial science to\nbetter meet industry demand.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the government intends to update the curriculum and\nsubstance of existing programmes to keep pace with science and\ntechnology. According to the Minister, current changes primarily involve\nthe subject matter taught rather than the existence of the programmes\nthemselves. \u201cThe study programmes are not being closed, but rather the\nsubstance is being updated. For example, what was previously an\nelectrical engineering department has now evolved to include AI, machine\nlearning, or robotics,\u201d he explained. Consequently, the Ministry of\nHigher Education, Science and Technology is encouraging periodic\nevaluations through working bodies or coordination forums for study\nprogrammes within each scientific field.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-of-higher-education-science-and-technology-denies-plans-to-close-study-programmes-unaligned-with-1780877610", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }