BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Open Senate Meeting of the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) on the occasion of New Student Admissions (PMB) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Ganesha Cultural Center (Sabuga), was attended by two international guests of honor, Prof. Dustnazar Omonovich Khimmataliev and Prof. Jabbor Eshbekovich Usarov from Chirchiq Davlat Pedagogica Universiteti, Uzbekistan.
Previously, UNIKOM Rector and Head of APTISI West Java, Prof. Eddy, received three honorary degrees (Honoris Causa) from three different universities in Uzbekistan, namely Ijtimoiy Va Siyosiy Fanlar Instituti (ISFI), Chirchiq Davlat Pedagogica Universiteti, Uzbekistan, and Sarbon University. These prestigious awards were given as a form of international recognition for Prof. Eddy’s dedication to the development of higher education, particularly his contribution to improving the quality of private universities in Indonesia.
The presence of the two professors at the open senate session for the admission of new students for the 2025/2026 academic year and UNIKOM’s 25th anniversary symbolized the close academic relationship between UNIKOM and universities in Uzbekistan, as well as confirming UNIKOM’s position as a university that is increasingly active in establishing international collaborations.
Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., in his speech said, “On the occasion of the open senate meeting and UNIKOM’s 25th anniversary, we are very honored by the presence of Prof. Dustnazar and Prof. Jabbor. Their presence symbolizes the close academic friendship between UNIKOM and international universities. We believe that this cooperation will open up wider opportunities for research collaboration, academic exchange, and scientific development, which will benefit not only the academic community but also the global community and strengthen UNIKOM’s steps towards its vision of becoming an internationally competitive Digital Entrepreneurial University,” said Prof. Eddy.
On the same occasion, the Rector of UNIKOM also presented special awards to the distinguished guests, including the two professors from Chirchiq, as a form of respect for their contributions in strengthening international relations. The awards marked an important moment that signified the strengthening of UNIKOM’s reputation on the global stage, in line with its spirit of becoming a Digital Entrepreneurial University.
The presence of Prof. Dustnazar and Prof. Jabbor not only strengthened academic ties, but also inspired new UNIKOM students who were officially inaugurated at the event. Through this cross-border interaction, UNIKOM further solidifies its commitment to nurturing a generation of young people who are outstanding, globally competitive, and ready to play a strategic role in the advancement of science and technology. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
