To further strengthen international partnerships, promote cross-cultural exchange, and cultivate globally competitive talent, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) and Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri (UNP Kediri), Indonesia, jointly organized the second International Summer Program in Indonesia in 2026. The delegation was led by Prof. Lan-Tung Lin, Dean of Student Affairs; Fu-Ching Wang, Director of the Student Assistance Division; and Chen-Yuan Huang, Director of the International Exchange Division of the Office of International Affairs. Together, they led 22 students from the International Bachelor Program in Business Administration, the Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Graduate School of Law and Technology, and the Department of Industrial Management to Indonesia for an immersive exchange program. Through company visits, academic workshops, cultural experiences, and sustainability-related courses, the program further strengthened educational collaboration between the two universities while expanding the higher education exchange network between Taiwan and Indonesia.
The summer camp officially commenced on July 7, 2026, at the UNP Kediri campus. Program activities included international keynote lectures, a business competition, cultural exchange programs, and visits to local industries. Through a diverse curriculum and multinational teamwork, students enhanced their cross-cultural communication skills while gaining deeper insights into Indonesia's industries, society, and culture, thereby broadening their global perspectives and strengthening their international mobility.
Amin Tohari, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UNP Kediri, remarked that the two universities have now co-hosted the International Summer Camp for a second consecutive year, demonstrating the continued growth of their partnership. Through this exchange, students gained valuable information on overseas study opportunities, scholarships, international internships, and career development while interacting with faculty members and peers from diverse cultural backgrounds, further enhancing their international competitiveness. The collaboration has also produced tangible outcomes. This year, UNP Kediri will nominate two outstanding students to participate in the Ministry of Education's Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) at YunTech. Dean Tohari also expressed his appreciation to Director Chen-Yuan Huang for his continued support in promoting student exchange and talent development, helping further strengthen the partnership between the two universities.
UNP Kediri noted that since signing a cooperation agreement in 2023, the two universities have not only co-organized the International Summer Program but have also jointly offered Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses to promote collaborative teaching and academic exchange among faculty members. Looking ahead, both institutions will continue expanding cooperation in research, student exchange, and short-term study programs, with the shared goal of building a long-term and sustainable international partnership.
Chen-Yuan Huang, Director of the International Exchange Division at YunTech's Office of International Affairs, shared that the university was deeply impressed by UNP Kediri's well-organized program and warm hospitality during their first collaboration last year, which inspired this year's return visit. He expressed his hope that sustained collaboration would foster an even closer partnership, provide students with more diverse international learning opportunities, and promote the mutual growth of faculty and students at both institutions. In addition to academic exchange, the two universities also discussed sustainable development initiatives, including the promotion of the circular economy and the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. They will continue exploring opportunities for international collaboration to jointly advance sustainability projects with educational, environmental, and social impact.
As part of the program in Kediri, the participants also took part in a business competition themed "Connecting Local Products to Global Markets through Digital Small and Medium Enterprises." The competition encouraged students to apply their professional knowledge and digital marketing strategies to help increase the international visibility of Indonesia's local industries. Using traditional tie-dyed woven textiles as a case study, student teams developed branding and digital marketing proposals that demonstrated innovative approaches to addressing local industry development through international collaboration.
Angel, a YunTech student participating in the program, shared that this was her first visit to Indonesia. In addition to experiencing the local culture firsthand, she gained a deeper appreciation of the country's traditional weaving craftsmanship. She was particularly impressed by Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and the warm hospitality extended by the faculty and students of UNP Kediri. She noted that the experience not only broadened her international perspective but also provided invaluable cross-cultural learning experiences.
Prof. Lan-Tung Lin, Dean of Student Affairs at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), delivered opening remarks at the welcome reception for the 2026 International Summer Camp at Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri (UNP Kediri), Indonesia, officially launching the second international summer camp jointly organized by the two universities and highlighting the achievements of Taiwan–Indonesia higher education collaboration.
Chen-Yuan Huang, Director of the International Exchange Division of the Office of International Affairs at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), delivered remarks at the welcome reception for the 2026 International Summer Camp at Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri (UNP Kediri), Indonesia, encouraging students to make the most of this international exchange opportunity to deepen their cross-cultural learning and strengthen international collaboration.
International Exchange Lecture: Creating New Opportunities for Global Learning
Participants at the International Exchange Lecture, Expanding Global Perspectives Together
The International Exchange Program Concluded Successfully, with Participants Gathering for a Commemorative Group Photo
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