BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to expanding its international cooperation network through a Cooperation Exploration meeting with Japan’s Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd., held on Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Grand Meeting Room on the 15th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building. The event marked a strategic step toward opening opportunities for collaboration in the fields of education, human resource development, and enhancing graduates’ readiness to meet the demands of the international job market.
Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in tourism services and Japanese language education. The company serves as a bridge connecting Indonesia and Japan in the fields of tourism, cultural exchange, and employment opportunities.
Akira Watanabe, Representative Director of Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd., attended the event accompanied by company staff. The delegation was welcomed by UNIKOM’s leaders, including Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. (Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA. (Vice Rector II for Resources), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soni Mulyawan Setiana, S.Pd., M.Pd., CIRR. (Dean of the Faculty of Humanities), Dr. Pitri Haryanti, S.Pd., M.Pd. (Head of the Japanese Literature Program), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salmon Priaji Martana, S.T., M.T. (Deputy Director of International Affairs and Cooperation), and lecturers from the Japanese Literature Study Program of UNIKOM.
In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., expressed her appreciation for the visit by Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. and welcomed the opportunity for future collaboration. According to her, this partnership is expected to create broader opportunities for both UNIKOM students and alumni to develop their competencies and gain international experience.
“On this occasion, we discussed various opportunities for collaboration, including opportunities for UNIKOM students to work, participate in internship programs, and study the Japanese language. These opportunities are not limited to students in the Japanese Literature Study Program but are also open to all UNIKOM students who have Japanese language skills. In addition, this collaboration is expected to facilitate alumni in pursuing careers in Japan. It is our hope that UNIKOM students will continue to expand their knowledge and experience, thereby strengthening their competitiveness at the global level. UNIKOM will certainly continue to provide its full support for these programs,” said Prof. Umi.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., expressed his hope that the collaboration being explored with Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. will soon be formalized through an official partnership. He believes that this collaboration will bring significant benefits to UNIKOM lecturers, students, and alumni who aspire to pursue careers in Japan. “I hope UNIKOM can become a partner of Garuda Sunrise Japan, both through faculty involvement and through alumni who will eventually build their careers in Japan. I also hope this meeting will continue and soon be formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), followed by the implementation of concrete collaborative programs,” he concluded.
Akira Watanabe also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome extended by UNIKOM. He hopes that this exploratory meeting will serve as the foundation for broader cooperation to support the development of students’ and graduates’ competencies, enabling them to enhance their global competitiveness and access career opportunities in Japan.
The main agenda of the event were benchmarking sessions and interactive discussions exploring various opportunities for cooperation between UNIKOM and Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. The discussions highlighted a wide range of potential collaborative initiatives, including the development of international programs, the enhancement of human resource competencies, and the implementation of programs aligned with the needs of industry and the global workforce.
Through this exploratory collaboration, UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its international partnership network as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of higher education responsive to global developments. The synergy with Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. is expected to serve as the first step toward implementing various collaborative programs that provide real benefits for students, lecturers, and alumni while supporting the development of outstanding, globally competitive UNIKOM graduates who are ready to excel on the international stage. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Riska/DMUnikom