With 15 Double Degree Programs Already in Place, IPB University’s FEM Expands Collaboration with NUS
Global competition demands that college graduates not only excel academically but also possess international experience and networks. To address this challenge, the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) at IPB University continues to accelerate its internationalization efforts, including through the development of double degree programs with various universities around the world.
One of the partnerships currently being developed is with the National University of Singapore (NUS). The Dean of FEM IPB University, Prof Irfan Syauqi Beik, stated that the collaboration process is currently about 70 percent complete.
“Currently, there are 15 double degree programs for master’s degrees, and we are still in the process of developing partnerships with several other universities. One of them is with the National University of Singapore, where the process is currently about 70 percent complete,” he said.
In addition to NUS, FEM is also exploring similar collaborations with universities in Malaysia and Turkey. These efforts are part of a strategy to expand students’ access to globally standardized education.
Meanwhile, FEM has also been offering international classes since 2024, which are now in their third cohort. This program has begun to attract international students, including those from Afghanistan, while also fostering a more diverse academic environment.
The internationalization program is also being strengthened through the International Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKNT). This initiative was implemented in 2024 and 2025 in collaboration with partners in Malaysia and Thailand, with approximately 50 students participating in the 28 day overseas program each year.
Not only that, FEM also continues to improve the quality of learning through the development of academic facilities. These include the Investment Gallery in collaboration with the Indonesia Stock Exchange, as well as plans to organize a Capital Market School for lecturers and educational staff to improve investment literacy.
Positive Trends
Academically, faculty performance also shows a positive trend. The average number of publications per faculty member has increased from 0,4 to 0,8 over the past two years. This improvement has contributed to FEM’s ranking in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Economics & Econometrics, where it is ranked 350–400 globally.
Looking ahead, Prof Irfan aims to strengthen internationalization, increase impactful research, and develop innovations relevant to societal needs.
“We want FEM to become a national and international reference in the development of economics and management, as well as to contribute to policy formulation for national development,” concluded Prof Irfan. (dh) (IAAS/KQA)
