FPBS UPI Strengthens Academic Networks through a Visit to the Confucius Institute at Maranatha Christian University
Bandung, October 9, 2025 – The Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), conducted an academic visit to the Confucius Institute at Maranatha Christian University as part of the preparation for establishing a Mandarin Language Study Program.
The meeting not only strengthened academic ties but also marked the initial step in planning a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the creation of the Mandarin Language and Culture Study Program at FPBS UPI.
The FPBS UPI delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Yulianeta, M.Pd. (Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance), accompanied by Amirush Shaffa Fauzia, S.Pd., M.Pd. They were warmly welcomed at the Confucius Institute building by Mr. Kang (Confucius Institute representative), Dr. Livia Vasantadjaja, S.S., B.A., M.Lit. (Lecturer of Chinese Literature), and Agung Tyastuti Dinar Kartika Sari Hartono Yunior, S.H. (Head of Institutional and Corporate Relations at Maranatha Christian University).
The discussion explored various opportunities for collaboration, including the use of language laboratories and learning platforms at the Confucius Institute, as well as potential research and community service partnerships.
Dr. Livia highlighted that Maranatha’s strength lies in the diversity of its Mandarin language studies - covering literature, linguistics, and pedagogy.
“We continue to develop academic learning relevant to the times. Collaboration with UPI has the potential to create a more innovative learning ecosystem,” she stated.
An interesting point raised during the discussion was international competency standards. In Malaysia, for instance, students are required to achieve HSK 5 before entering the program, while in Indonesia, it is generally the graduation target. This insight serves as an important note for FPBS UPI to design a more globally competitive curriculum.
The discussion also recommended Universiti Malaya (UM) as a benchmark partner, given its strong reputation in Mandarin language education and its successful integration of language competence with industry needs.
This visit underscores the urgency of formalizing an MoU between UPI and Maranatha Christian University as a foundation for sustainable academic collaboration. Through this initiative, FPBS UPI reaffirms its commitment not only to launching a new study program but also to building a Mandarin language education foundation that is high-quality, internationally aligned, and globally relevant.
Through this cross-campus collaboration, UPI aims to nurture adaptive, competent graduates ready to compete on the global stage.