The delegation sought AIT’s partnership in offering Master’s and
doctoral programs to Indonesian students, offering English language
bridging program, and help in guiding doctoral students to publish in
reputed international journals. The delegation revealed that DIKTI is
partnering with universities in United Kingdom, Taiwan and New Zealand.
AIT’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Sivanappan Kumar
stated that AIT is in a good position to offer support in all three
aspects. Prof. Kumar highlighted that besides offering Master’s and
Doctoral degree programs, AIT also offers other programs that could be
beneficial to DIKTI scholars. This includes Master’s program leading to
Ph.D., which students can complete in five years. AIT also offers
Unified Bachelor-Master programs, where students can complete their
Bachelor’s programs in their host university, and continue with the
Master’s program at AIT.
AIT has a long relationship with Indonesia, and since 1971, 755
Indonesian alumni have graduated from the Institute. Forty-seven
students from Indonesia are currently enrolled at AIT, and 20 are
studying under the scholarship program offered by DIKTI. Three faculty
members at AIT are from Indonesia.
Also attending the meeting from AIT’s side where Dr. Nitin Kumar
Tripathi, Acting Dean, School of Engineering and Technology (SET);
Rajendra Prasad Shrestha of School of Environment, Resources and
Development (SERD); Dr. Charles O.P. Marpaung of Energy field of study;
Dr. Djoen San Santoso of Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure
Management (CEIM); Mr. Ahmed Amjad Ali, Head, External Relations and
Communications Office (ERCO); Md. Zia Islam, Senior Academic Officer,
School of Management (SOM); and Ms. Sumana Shrestha, Program Officer,
ERCO.
More details about DIKTI are available at this link: http://www.dikti.go.id/
