JIMBARAN – Udayana University (Unud) continues to expand its international cooperation network to enhance the quality of education, research, and community service. This commitment was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Udayana University and Beijing Wuzi University (BWU), People’s Republic of China, which took place in the Language Room at the Rectorate Building on the Unud Jimbaran campus.
The MoU was signed by the Rector of Udayana University, Prof. Ir. I Ketut Sudarsana, S.T., Ph.D., and the President of Beijing Wuzi University, Prof. Zuo Min, Ph.D. The event was attended by a delegation from Beijing Wuzi University and members of the Udayana University leadership, including the Head of the International Affairs Office (KUI), the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), and the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (FIB).
In his remarks, the Rector of Udayana University, Prof. I Ketut Sudarsana, expressed his appreciation and pride regarding the visit from the Beijing Wuzi University delegation. He emphasized that this partnership serves as a strategic step toward strengthening the university’s internationalization while opening doors for broader academic collaboration.
“As the oldest public university in Bali, Udayana University remains committed to developing knowledge and innovation rooted in local wisdom, while ensuring global relevance. Our partnership with Beijing Wuzi University—which possesses strong expertise in economics, science, and data science—will create significant opportunities for student exchanges, faculty mobility, and collaborative research that delivers tangible benefits to society,” said Prof. Sudarsana.
Meanwhile, the President of Beijing Wuzi University, Prof. Zuo Min expressed his pleasure in further strengthening the cooperative relationship that has been cultivated since 2019. He also highlighted the strengths of BWU as a higher education institution specializing in modern logistics management, econometrics, data science, and applied technology.
Prof. Zuo Min expressed his hope that the signing of this MoU would serve as a catalyst for enhancing institutional ties through various implementation programs involving the faculties and academic communities of both universities.
The agreed-upon scope of cooperation encompasses the exchange of students and faculty members, the conduct of collaborative research and international scholarly publications, the organization of joint academic seminars, conferences, and workshops, as well as the development of academic programs and human resource capacity building.
The event concluded with the exchange of mementos, a group photo session, and a discussion between the two delegations to explore follow-up steps for the partnership.
Through this collaboration, Udayana University aims to further strengthen its international academic network and increase its contribution to the advancement of science, research, and innovation by working alongside higher education institutions on a global scale.