UMJ Attends Conference and Signs MoU in China to Boost Global Collaboration
Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) continues to expand its international network through its participation in a series of workshops, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and an international conference held at Tielting Health Vocational College, Liaoning Province, China, from 6–8 June 2026.
This activity is part of the Mozi Workshop programme, an initiative under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance international cooperation in the fields of vocational education as well as the health and wellness industries between China and Indonesia.
The Rector of UMJ, Ma’mun Murod, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity for UMJ to participate in various international agendas in China. According to him, this participation serves as an important momentum to expand international networks while opening opportunities for closer collaboration between UMJ and educational institutions in China.
“Alhamdulillah, we were able to attend the workshop and participate in many series of events. Including today, we could attend a conference attended by various countries,” said Ma’mun.
He expressed hope that the established cooperation would not stop at ceremonial activities alone. He noted that such collaboration needs to be realised through various programmes that provide benefits for the development of higher education.
“We hope that this activity marks the beginning of broader collaboration. Not only between Tieling Health Vocational College and Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, but also involving other Muhammadiyah universities so that the benefits can be felt more widely,” he added.
The Vice Dean I of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIK) at UMJ, Ninik Yunitri, explained that the cooperation built with Tieling Health Vocational College focuses on strengthening synergy between universities, local governments, and various supporting institutions in the health sector. This collaboration is expected to open opportunities for educational development and improve the quality of human resources.
“The focus of the cooperation is to bridge the gap between the world of education and the industrial world. We have established an MoU with Tieling Health Vocational College, and are also connecting with training institutions for the placement of health workers, as well as opening opportunities for further studies for students,” she said.
Ninik revealed that there are discussions regarding students undertaking part of their studies in China and continuing them in Indonesia through inter-university cooperation schemes.
“We see a very good opportunity for the development of double degree programmes. Students will be able to study for several years in China and continue their education in Indonesia through partner universities,” she said.
As part of the visit, the UMJ delegation also visited a drone training centre to enhance student skills, particularly in engineering and related study programmes. The UMJ delegation also attended a dinner hosted by the local governor, attended by the diaspora, industry leaders, and university heads, which served as the opening for the international conference held the following day.