Bunda Mulia University Launches Indonesia's First OBE-Integrated AI Tutor

Bunda Mulia University (UBM) continues its commitment to delivering technology-based educational innovation through the launch of BM AI Tutor, the first artificial intelligence (AI) based academic assistant platform in Indonesia that is integrated with an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum.

“The launch of BM AI Tutor is a strategic step for UBM to respond to the challenges of higher education transformation in the digital era. This platform is designed as a digital private tutor that can be accessed by students anytime and anywhere to support a more effective, personalised, and measurable learning process,” said UBM Rector Doddy Surja Bajuadji in an official statement during the launch at UBM Tower, Alam Sutera, on Wednesday (10/6).

He emphasised that BM AI Tutor is expected to be a significant milestone in the transformation of Indonesian higher education and strengthen UBM’s commitment to providing excellent, relevant, and globally competitive education.

Doddy explained that what distinguishes BM AI Tutor from various other AI platforms is its direct integration with the OBE curriculum implemented at UBM. Through this integration, every learning activity, exercise, discussion, and evaluation conducted via the platform is structured to support the achievement of Course Learning Outcomes (CPMK) established in the curriculum.

With this approach, Doddy continued, BM AI Tutor does not only help students obtain answers to academic questions but also guides the learning process to remain aligned with the competencies required for each course. Furthermore, the platform provides support to lecturers by offering more accurate data and information to map the level of student achievement in CPMK continuously, ensuring the learning process is more structured, objective, and data-driven.

On the same occasion, Henri Togar Hasiholan Tambunan, Head of LLDIKTI Region III, expressed his appreciation for the launch of BM AI Tutor. He also offered congratulations on UBM’s 23rd anniversary. The Head of LLDIKTI Region III noted that they continue to encourage universities within their region to not only meet national standards but also to leap forward by predicting the future needs of industry and students.

“On behalf of LLDIKTI Region III Jakarta, I appreciate UBM for proving its commitment as the first higher education institution in Indonesia to launch an AI Tutor based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE),” said Henri Togar.

He continued that UBM had previously pioneered being an Indonesian university to open an Artificial Intelligence study programme. “Not stopping there, UBM is truly integrating AI technology into the core learning system to concretely improve the quality of education,” he added.

The event’s discussion panel featured AI experts discussing the theme “Navigating the Future of Higher Education with AI,” with speakers including Prof. Dr. Achmad Nizar Hidayanto, Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Indonesia; Ernest Tjahjana, M.B.A., Chief Operating Officer of Digital Place Vision (DPV); and Alaniah Nisrina, M.Eng., a lecturer in the Artificial Intelligence study programme at UBM.

Furthermore, UBM explained that BM AI Tutor implements a Student-Centered Learning (SCL) approach, encouraging students to learn actively and independently. Through various interactive features, students are encouraged to increase participation in the learning process, strengthen learning motivation, and build an academic culture that is both competitive and collaborative.

The BM AI Tutor platform is the result of a collaborative development between UBM students and lecturers alongside digitalplace.ai, an AI and Robotics company based in Singapore. This collaboration represents a tangible manifestation of synergy between academia and industry in producing innovation oriented not only towards technology but also towards improving learning quality and human resource development.

As a higher education institution that continues to adapt to technological developments and industrial needs, Bunda Mulia University is committed to providing innovative and relevant learning experiences for future generations.

In addition to its library, UBM presents The UBM Immersive Design Lab as a technology-based exploration space for students of the Interactive Design study programme.

During the forum, UBM delegates did not only participate as attendees but also had the opportunity to present ideas and open spaces for discussion.

This year, TechnoArt 2025 was officially opened with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UBM and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). This visit is considered an important step in opening wider collaboration opportunities, particularly in the development of high-quality teaching and research. This partnership is a strategic move to support the efforts of the Indonesian business world in effectively utilising emerging technology.