Yogyakarta, August 14, 2025 - The German Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), carried out an academic visit to the German Language Education Department at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) on Thursday (14/8). This activity was part of efforts to strengthen inter-university collaboration networks and improve the quality of German language education in Indonesia.
The delegation, led by the Head of the German Language Education Study Program, Irma Permatawati, M.Pd., was warmly welcomed by the Head of the German Language Education Department UNY, Prof. Dr. Dra. Wening Sahayu, M.Pd., together with the faculty members. The meeting took place at the UNY campus in a warm atmosphere full of collaborative spirit.
Focus of Discussion and Purpose of Visit
This activity covered several strategic issues, including:
- Curriculum benchmarking, to align and enrich the learning structure with industry needs and global developments.
- Comparative study of the Tourismus course, which is one of the strengths and innovations in developing students’ competencies.
- Lecturer exchange programs, as a means to improve teaching quality and share academic experiences across institutions.
- Collaboration in publishing scientific articles, both through journals managed by each program and joint research by lecturers.
The Head of the German Language Education Study Program FPBS UPI stated that this visit was not only to exchange information but also to build concrete steps towards sustainable synergy.
“We hope that the outcomes of this meeting will result in curriculum innovations, broaden students’ horizons, and enhance lecturers’ capacity through academic mobility and joint scientific publications,” she said.
UNY welcomed this collaboration and emphasized that inter-institutional relationships are key to facing the challenges of foreign language education in the global era.
“We are ready to establish long-term collaboration, including joint research, the development of flagship courses, and improving the quality of graduates,” said a representative from UNY’s German Language Education Program.
Follow-Up Plans
As a follow-up to this meeting, both study programs plan to form a joint working team to design lecturer exchange programs, joint workshops, and collaborative publication schemes. This visit is expected to be the beginning of a broader strategic partnership in academics, research, and German language curriculum development.
Through this activity, the German Language Education Study Programs of UPI and UNY demonstrate their joint commitment to strengthening German language education in Indonesia, while also supporting efforts to improve the quality of human resources that are competitive at the national and international levels.
This initiative is also aligned with the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education. Through inter-university collaboration, the German Language Education Study Programs of UPI and UNY are committed to increasing access, quality, and relevance of higher education, equipping students with global competencies, and supporting the development of competitive human resources in the era of internationalized education.
(Irma Permatawati)