Undip Partners with Beijing University for "Double Degree" Programme
Semarang (ANTARA) - Universitas Diponegoro in Semarang has forged an international academic partnership with Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), China, in the implementation of a “double degree” programme for the chemical engineering department.
Undip Rector Prof Suharnomo in Semarang on Wednesday emphasised that this partnership represents a strategic step in strengthening Undip’s position as a world-class university.
The agreement was executed through the signing of the Agreement on Double Degree Programme, conducted in a hybrid format via the Zoom Meeting platform.
“This initiative is a strategic step in expanding Undip’s global network, particularly in strengthening chemical engineering education based on international standards,” he said.
The programme is designed under a 2+2 scheme, whereby students complete the first two years at Undip and continue the subsequent two years at BUCT with an integrated curriculum agreed upon by both institutions.
Through this synergy, he stated, Undip hopes to deliver productive collaborations not only in education but also in research and technology transfer.
“To become a world-class university, global partnerships are key in enhancing academic quality while expanding contributions at the international level,” he said.
According to him, the partnership does not solely focus on student mobility in academic programmes but also provides transformative opportunities to open broader avenues for joint research development, faculty exchanges, and technology innovation transfer.
“Through this double degree programme, students will gain cross-border academic experiences that enrich their global perspectives, enhance competitiveness, build stronger cultural understanding, and shape adaptive graduate competencies,” he said.
“The signing of this double degree programme marks an important achievement in deepening inter-university cooperation,” he added.
More than just an academic agreement, he said, this partnership is a joint commitment to producing outstanding talents in chemical engineering with an international perspective.
He explained that the programme not only aligns curricula and learning systems but also strengthens educational ties between Indonesia and China.
Looking ahead, BUCT hopes that the partnership can be expanded to areas such as research, faculty exchanges, and integration between academia and industry.