BINUS University equips students with AI ecosystem and industry collaboration
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) among Indonesian students has reached massive levels. According to the 2025 Global Student Survey released by Chegg, 95 per cent of Indonesian students have integrated generative AI into their learning processes. Behind this high adoption rate, new concerns are emerging among parents. They do not question the use of AI itself, but worry whether their children will still be able to think independently or become increasingly dependent on AI.
This phenomenon has made a university’s approach to AI a new consideration for many parents when choosing a higher education institution. Many now believe that readiness for the AI era is not achieved solely through digital facilities, but through how a campus builds students’ mindsets, adaptability, and analytical abilities. In response to these changes, BINUS University has introduced the Digital Transformation & AI Experience Ecosystem, an educational approach that does not merely integrate AI into daily lectures, but also equips students with the ability to understand how to use technology appropriately and responsibly.
The Rector of BINUS University, Dr Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., CSCA, revealed that AI developments are driving universities to not only teach technology usage but also to ensure students remain capable of building independent reasoning and understanding the relevant context of its application. The 2’2025 EdChoice Survey found that 65 per cent of parents agree that universities should actively teach how to use AI wisely, a figure that rises to 79 per cent among parents of students in private institutions. An Echelon Insights survey of 1,511 parents reinforced this finding; 56 per cent believe their children actively use AI, yet they urge the implementation of strict supervision and boundaries to preserve their children’s analytical and problem-solving abilities.
These concerns are well-founded. As students become more accustomed to receiving instant answers from AI, there is a fear that the processes of exploration, analysis, and independent problem-solving will diminish. BINUS University’s approach stems from the awareness that industry is no longer just looking for individuals proficient in using AI. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that 39 per cent of core worker skills will change by 2030, with abilities such as problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability becoming increasingly vital in the workforce.
Within the educational ecosystem built by BINUS University, students are trained not just to accept AI outputs, but to learn how to evaluate, validate, and understand its limitations through daily learning experiences. This approach is supported by various digital platforms developed by BINUS University as part of its digital ecosystem. BINUSMAYA serves as a Learning Management System (LMS) connecting students, lecturers, and all campus services within a single technology-based learning platform. CrowdBees complements this as an open innovation crowdsourcing platform, providing a space for students, lecturers, staff, and alumni to share innovative ideas and projects, marking a milestone in the BINUS 2035 Strategic Plan.
Furthermore, Neksus functions as a centre for the learning ecosystem and career development, connecting students’ academic journeys with their personalised future directions. The BINUS University digital ecosystem also includes other innovative products, such as BINUS Support, Semesta Aplikasi Binusmaya, Beelingua, Binusian Profile, Beemine, Management Report, Lumobees, Generative AI in DPI, and AI Liveness Detection & Face Comparison. Dr Nelly emphasised that AI will continue to evolve and provide benefits, depending on how humans utilise it.
“Understanding current AI developments, BINUS University is committed to guiding students so they can use AI productively without losing their ability to think, create, and analyse. This commitment is realised through our curriculum, digital ecosystem, and daily learning experiences,” explained Dr Nelly.