Supporting the One Family One Graduate Program, Udayana University Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Bali Provincial Government

Denpasar – The Provincial Government of Bali signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for the "One Family One Graduate" Program with 28 partner universities, including Udayana University. The signing ceremony took place at the Kertha Sabha Building, the Governor’s Official Residence, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

The Rector of Udayana University, Prof. I Ketut Sudarsana, attended the event and signed the MoU and Cooperation Agreement with the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster. The partner universities involved in the program include 8 public universities and 20 private universities located in Bali. This year, the Bali Provincial Government has allocated a quota for 1,450 prospective students from underprivileged families.

Governor Wayan Koster explained that the program targets low-income families and those who do not yet have a university graduate. According to 2024 data, the gross enrollment rate of Balinese residents in higher education was 38 percent. This program aims to increase that rate to 50 percent. Under the scheme, the provincial government will provide an education allowance of IDR 1 million per student. Additionally, students from Denpasar and Badung will receive a living allowance of IDR 1.4 million per month, while those in Buleleng and Karangasem will receive IDR 1.2 million per month valid for up to eight semesters.

Governor Koster expressed hope that the program will be accurately targeted. He noted that the provincial government and partner universities have established strict eligibility criteria and that verification will be conducted by the universities. He also expressed appreciation to the university leaders for contributing to the development of high-quality human resources in Bali.