Swiss German University Strengthens Collaboration Through Landmark MOUs

The Master of Information Technology Program at Swiss German University (SGU) has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in education, research, community service, and collaborative innovation by signing two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) this week.

MOU with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia)

The first MOU was signed with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. The event was attended by notable representatives. From SGU, attendees included:

• Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Samuel P. Kusumocahyo, Rector
• Assoc. Prof. Ir. James Purnama, M.Sc., Vice Rector II for Non-Academic Affairs
• Dr. Ir. Maulahikmah Galinium, S.Kom., M.Sc., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
• Dr. Ir. Eka Budiarto, S.T., M.Sc., Head of the Master of Information Technology Program
• Dr. Ir. Charles Lim, B.Sc., M.Sc., Secretary of the Master of Information Technology Program

Key representatives from Kadin Indonesia included :

• Firlie Ganinduto, Vice Chairman of Communication and Informatics
• Pascal Nathanael Silitonga, Business Services and Partnership Officer
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Meyliana, S.Kom., MM, IPU, CDMS, CBDMP, CME, Deputy Head of Permanent Committee for Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Skill and Career Development and the Deputy Chairperson for Education and Culture
• Sunu Widyatmoko: Deputy Head of the Permanent Committee for Absorbing Industry Players’ Aspirations
• Putri Kadarmanto: Deputy Head of the Permanent Committee for Application Development
• Satria Gunayoman: Deputy Head of the Permanent Committee for Vocational Education
• M. Andriansyah: PMO of Kadin for the Communication and Informatics Sector

In this event, a new association, ADIGSI (Asosiasi Digitalisasi dan Keamanan Siber Indonesia – Indonesia Digitalization and Cyber Security Association) was also introduced. SGU was also invited to participate in this new association which was also supported by BSSN (Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara – National Cyber and Crypto Agency).

MOU with Universitas Pembangunan Jaya (UPJ)

The second MOU was signed with Universitas Pembangunan Jaya (UPJ) on Thursday, 16 January 2025. This milestone event was attended by SGU’s leadership team and UPJ’s representatives, including:

• Ir. Yudi Samyudia, Ph.D., Rector
• Elisabeth Rukmini, Ph.D., Vice Rector for Operations and Partnerships
• Dr. Ida Nurhaida, M.T., Head of Informatics Study Program
• Chaerul Anwar, S.Kom, M.T.I, Head of the Department of Information Systems / Lecturer
• Deddy Wibowo Adhinugroho, SE, MM, Director of Partnership, Public Relations, and Internationalization

Key Collaboration areas :
The MOUs outline collaboration in four key areas:
a. Education;
b. Research;
c. Community service; and
d. Other mutually agreed-upon initiatives.

These partnerships underscore SGU’s unwavering dedication to fostering meaningful collaborations with both industry leaders and academic institutions. By bridging the gap between academia and real-world challenges, SGU continues to fulfill its mission of delivering high-quality education, advancing innovative research, and making impactful contributions to society.

Tentang Swiss German University

SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITY (SGU) was established in 2000 as a joint effort between Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We are the pioneer in offering international curricula in Indonesia. Qualified students can graduate with a Double Degree from Indonesia and Germany, which SGU provides in cooperation with partner universities; surely a valuable tool for your future careers. Ever since its establishment, SGU has been dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international standards and aims to develop skilled professionals who meet the demands of the industry. In order to achieve its objectives, SGU offers quality-oriented learning through 17 Bachelor‘s Degree Programs and 6 Master’s Degree Programs ranging from Engineering, Information Technology, and Business to Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Furthermore, with small class sizes, and with English as the medium of instruction, you can look forward to pursuing your tertiary education and degree with full confidence.