UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) office, in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Surabaya, and several Taiwanese universities, organized the 2025 Fall Taiwan-Indonesia INTENSE Education Fair. The event was held in conjunction with the official launch of the Taiwan Centre at UNAIR.
The education fair took place on Monday (April 21, 2025), at Sriwijaya Hall, 5th floor of the ASEEC Tower, Dharmawangsa-B Campus. Distinguished guests included Yu-Huei Yang, Director General of Technological and Vocational Education at Taiwan’s Ministry of Education; Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja, ST, MT, Secretary of the Directorate General of Research and Development at Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology; UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, MT, Ak, CA; TETO Surabaya Director Isaac C. Chiu; along with several other delegates from both Taiwan and Indonesia.
Advancing collaboration
The inauguration of the Taiwan Centre at UNAIR’s ASEEC Tower marks a significant step forward in academic cooperation between Indonesia and Taiwan. UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih expressed pride in UNAIR’s role as host of the Taiwan Centre and the 2025 INTENSE Education Fair.
“The strong partnership between Taiwan and Indonesia, particularly with UNAIR, is a vital avenue for both academic advancement and sustainable development. Over the years, this collaboration has not only supported student exchanges but has also fostered joint research, knowledge exchange, and cross-cultural understanding,” said Prof. Nasih during his address.
He added that the long-standing academic ties between UNAIR and various Taiwanese institutions have greatly enriched the academic environment at UNAIR, and the university remains committed to strengthening and expanding these ties.
Study opportunities in Taiwan
The INTENSE Education Fair 2025 directly showcases the fruits of this partnership. “Twelve Taiwanese universities are participating in this year’s fair. They plan to launch academic programs in the fall of 2025 targeted at vocational school graduates (D3 and D4) as well as bachelor’s degree (S1) graduates. In total, 41 programs will be offered in the fields of STEM and semiconductors,” said Yu-Huei Yang, representing Taiwan’s Ministry of Education.
The programs on offer range from undergraduate and master’s degrees to dual-degree tracks, two-year bachelor’s programs, and even doctoral studies. “We hope this initiative will foster meaningful exchange of knowledge and encourage outstanding students to pursue higher education in Taiwan,” Yang added.
He also noted that students pursuing education in Taiwan will be eligible for scholarships of up to 100,000 New Taiwan Dollars per year, along with financial support for airfare and administrative costs. Additionally, to support the INTENSE Program, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education has established INTACT Base offices in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bangka Belitung, offering Mandarin language training for prospective students.
Author: Febriana Putri Nur Aziizah
Editor : Ragil Kukuh Imanto
