BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) received an honorary visit from a delegation from Dennis Gabor University (DGU), Budapest, Hungary, to strengthen international collaboration in the fields of education, research, and technological innovation development. Held in the Grand Meeting Room, 15th Floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the visit was an important part of realizing campus internationalization and supporting UNIKOM’s vision of becoming a World Class University (WCU) through the signing of a cooperation agreement that binds the two universities in carrying out their shared vision.
The delegation from DGU was led by Rector Dr. Krisztina Zimányi, President Dr. Ferenc Dietz, Director of International Programs Dr. Natália Kiss, Lead Researcher Mr. László Szabó, and Researcher Mr. József Átyim, accompanied by a representative from the Indonesian Embassy in Budapest, Fabio Norman. Meanwhile, UNIKOM was represented by its Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., along with his staff, including: Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. H. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., Vice Rector II for Resources, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., Vice Rector III for Research, Innovation, and Accreditation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Soegoto, MBA., Vice Rector IV for Technology, Digital & ICT, International Program & Center of Excellence, Prof. Zainal Arifin Hasibuan, Ph.D., Director of International Program, Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M., Director of International Affairs & Cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inta Budi Setya Nusa, S.E., M.Ak., Deputy Director of International Affairs & Cooperation, Dr. Salmon Priaji Martana, S.T., M.T., and the UNIKOM Public Relations and Protocol Directorate Team.
In an effort to strengthen commitment and as a legal framework between UNIKOM and DGU, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed covering plans for collaboration in joint research, the organization of joint international conferences, the development of microcredential programs, and student and lecturer exchanges between Indonesia and Hungary.
Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., expressed his appreciation for the initiative of Dennis Gabor University and welcomed the opportunity for cooperation that will expand UNIKOM’s international network. “The visit of Dennis Gabor University from Hungary is an important step in establishing international cooperation between the two universities. During this meeting, various collaboration opportunities were discussed, and we also signed an MoU that will soon be followed up with implementation in various fields at UNIKOM. Of course, this is a very positive thing, both for UNIKOM and for Dennis Gabor University. In the future, we hope that this cooperation can develop through various concrete activities such as student and lecturer exchange programs between UNIKOM and Hungary,” said Prof. Eddy.
The Rector of Dennis Gabor University, Dr. Krisztina Zimányi, said that the main focus of the collaboration with UNIKOM is to strengthen education through student mobility programs. “We hope that in the future, more UNIKOM students will be able to study at Dennis Gabor University, either through short courses, semester exchanges, or microcredential programs that are recognized in Europe,” concluded Dr. Krisztina.
On this occasion, Dr. Natália Kiss, Director of International Programs at Dennis Gabor University, presented the profile and international programs of DGU, followed by inspiring remarks from Dr. Krisztina Zimányi and Dr. Ferenc Dietz, who emphasized DGU’s commitment to build a global collaborative network in the fields of education and research.
The activity continued with an interactive discussion led by Dr. Senny Luckyardi and Dr. Salmon Priaji Martana, who discussed strategic plans for the implementation of concrete cooperation, including opportunities for academic exchanges and joint research in the fields of information technology, digital business, and technology-based social innovation.
Through this visit and cooperation, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) and Dennis Gabor University (DGU) officially opened a new chapter of cross-border academic collaboration focused on innovation and improving the quality of higher education. This synergy not only strengthens UNIKOM’s position in the global higher education network but also represents a concrete step toward realizing UNIKOM’s vision of becoming a World Class University (WCU). The shared commitment to collaboration, research, academic mobility, and international program development is expected to make a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and the development of high-quality human resources at the global level. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Riska