During 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations, Untar Reinforces Commitment to Academic Reputation and Global Expansion
Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) has affirmed its institutional development direction through strengthening global synergies, enhancing academic reputation, and planning strategic infrastructure expansion. This commitment was reinforced during the 2026 Lunar New Year celebration held at the M Building Auditorium of Untar’s Campus I in Jakarta on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Rector Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro stated that Untar must continue advancing progressively by expanding international collaboration and increasing academic achievements. “Reputation strengthening is not only focused at the national level, but is also directed towards global recognition through innovation and strategic cooperation with various foreign universities,” Amad Sudiro said.
One concrete initiative being prepared is the development of double degree programmes in law, economics, and engineering, alongside joint degree and fast-track schemes with international partners. These programmes are expected to provide students with broader opportunities to gain global academic experience whilst enhancing graduate competitiveness.
“Untar must continue to collaborate synergistically and improve performance. Through international collaboration such as double degree, joint degree, and fast-track programmes, we want to strengthen Untar’s position at the global level,” the Rector emphasised.
On the same occasion, Chairman of Tarumanagara Foundation Council Prof. Dr. Ariawan Gunadi added that the foundation is committed to supporting the institution’s long-term development, including plans for Campus 4, which will be developed in phases. The initial development phase is directed towards becoming Tarumanagara City, an integrated area that combines education and engineering in a unified ecosystem.
In its development, the School of Engineering will function as an integrated service centre (one-stop service) for engineering faculties and programmes. This concept is projected to become an innovation hub that integrates information technology, architectural development, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering and design fields.
The School of Engineering is also designed in alignment with government policy direction and will have its role expanded as an extension of existing academic programmes. Cooperation schemes, including possible build-operate-transfer (BOT) concepts, are being considered to accelerate the realisation of Campus 4 development located in the Karawaci area, Banten. “Tarumanagara is not merely fortunate, but must be progressive. The foundation will continue to support inter-unit collaboration so that this growth proceeds in an integrated manner,” Ariawan asserted.
Under the theme “Flourish Beyond Fortune”, the 2026 Lunar New Year celebration at Untar is a campus tradition and gathering space for academic community members from various cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The theme is understood as an invitation to grow beyond mere luck. “This new year is not only about receiving ‘fortune’, but also wisdom to manage it, humility to be grateful for it, and courage to share it,” said Rector Amad.
The celebration was attended by university and foundation leadership, the heads of Institut Tarumanagara (Itaru), Tarumanagara Xinya College, hospital partners, and tenants who are part of Untar’s collaboration ecosystem. The event was enlivened by performances from students across faculties and Xinya College, ranging from vocals and modern Chinese dance to wushu. Additionally, a lion dance performance from Boen Tek Bio was a major attraction that received enthusiastic response.
Through this momentum, Untar affirmed that cultural celebrations are not merely ceremonies, but rather reflections of commitment to continue growing as an inclusive, adaptive, and nationally and internationally competitive higher education institution.