BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) hosted a strategic meeting with the Director of Courses and Training from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, along with leaders of several higher education institutions. The meeting aimed to strengthen the transformation of course and training institutions into higher education providers and was held at the Rector’s Office, 15th Floor, UNIKOM Smart Building.
In an interview, UNIKOM Rector Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., emphasized that the meeting marked an important milestone in building national synergy through the establishment of an association for universities originating from Lembaga Kursus dan Pelatihan (LKP), course and training institutions. This initiative is expected to enhance inter-institutional collaboration, improve education quality, and broaden public access to higher education. “UNIKOM itself is a clear example of transformation from a LKP into STMIK and STIE, and eventually into a university. This model is quite common in Indonesia, and the number is significant,” he explained.
Prof. Eddy further noted that the proposed association aims to bring together course-based higher education institutions, particularly in optimizing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme. This program is considered strategic in providing opportunities for course alumni, both experienced individuals and recent graduates to pursue higher education. “Most course participants come from backgrounds with limited access to higher education. Through RPL, they can be guided and supported to continue their studies at universities, including UNIKOM and other institutions,” he added. He also confirmed that UNIKOM has opened the RPL admission pathway for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with government efforts to expand access to higher education through this scheme.
Meanwhile, Dr. Yaya Sutarya, S.Pd., M.Pd., Director of Courses and Training at the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Office Complex, stated that the meeting aimed to invite UNIKOM to participate in the formation of a national forum that would serve as a platform for the aspirations of LKP alumni whose institutions have transformed into universities or polytechnics. “We want to build a forum capable of accommodating and advocating for the interests of LKP alumni, from institutional development and student affairs to management systems,” said Dr. Yaya.
Dr. Yaya also emphasized that UNIKOM was chosen as a strategic partner due to its inspiring track record in transforming from a small training institution into a leading university offering education from the undergraduate to the doctoral level. “UNIKOM experience serves as a concrete example of the successful transformation of a vocational training institution into a university. Therefore, we hope this collaboration can be implemented on a large scale and have a broad impact on the development of education in Indonesia,” he added.
Through the establishment of this association and the optimization of the RPL program, stakeholders expect to create an inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable education ecosystem capable of addressing the challenges of improving human resources in the modern era. (Directorate of Hms & Pro).