Murni Teguh University Sends 5 Students to AAU, Expanding Cross-Border Learning
The transformation of higher education in the digital age is unfolding rapidly. To address this challenge, several leading universities in Asia have established the Asia Alliance University (AAU)—a cross-border academic alliance rooted in a spirit of cooperation rather than competition.
By leveraging technology and transnational networks, the AAU aims to create a sustainable and inclusive educational framework that extends learning opportunities beyond institutional walls and national borders.
The vision is clear: to present a new, Asia-led model for higher education that combines academic excellence with an understanding of Asian cultures, innovation with empathy, and technology with humanitarian values.
Six Key Objectives of the AAU
The AAU strives to build an enhanced educational framework. Its six primary objectives are:
1. To strengthen collaboration among universities in Asia through a digital platform for educational innovation.
2. To deepen the understanding of Asian values and foster interdisciplinary research.
3. To facilitate cross-border mobility for the younger generation in Asia.
4. To provide high-quality education at an affordable cost, including international study pathways.
5. To develop globally competent and respectful professionals.
6. To build an experiential learning ecosystem designed to address the challenges of the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
In preparation for the official opening ceremony of the AAU in Busan, South Korea, on November 9, 2026, Dongseo University (DSU)—serving as the chair of the Alliance—will host the inauguration and launch of the AAU platform on October 19, 2026, in a hybrid (in-person and online) format.
This launch marks a significant milestone in strengthening cooperation among Asian universities, particularly in the areas of digital learning, student mobility, knowledge exchange, and the cross-border recognition of academic credits.
A golden opportunity for Indonesian private universities
Through the ABPPTSI (Association of Indonesian Private Universities Organizing Bodies), affiliated universities are encouraged to participate directly in and utilize the AAU platform.
A broad network of partners—spanning Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong—offers opportunities for collaboration in online education, student and faculty exchanges, credit recognition, and the joint development of academic programs. A manual has also been provided to ensure that each university can readily follow the established procedures.
Murni Teguh University takes concrete action
This commitment goes beyond mere paperwork. Murni Teguh University (UMT), a prominent private university in Medan, North Sumatra, has selected five students from various fields of study to participate in the AAU program.
The five representatives from Murni Teguh University are: Jeanne Epifania Br Tampubolon (Law), Elisabeth Aprillia Purba (Nursing), Cindy Tria Ananta (Management), and Igvar Cheneldy (Physiotherapy). and Edgard – Information Systems Study Program.
The Rector of Murni Teguh University, Dr. Seriga Banjarnahor, stated that the participation of these five students marks the first step for Murni Teguh University in expanding student access to cross-border learning, knowledge exchange, and academic interaction with students and faculty from various partner universities across Asia.
“Through this program, students are expected to enhance their academic competence, intercultural communication skills, adaptability in an international environment, and their readiness for the global job market,” added UMT Vice-Rector, Associate Professor Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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According to Associate Professor Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, UMT’s participation also strengthens Murni Teguh University’s international collaborations and supports the efforts of the ABPPTSI to encourage Indonesian private universities to engage more actively in global higher education networks.
“The future of higher education is no longer about who is the best, but rather about who is most willing to collaborate. And Asia, through the AAU, has already begun this process,” said the Vice-Rector of Murni Teguh University. ***obs
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Universitas Murni Teguh Kirim 5 Mahasiswa ke AAU, Perluas Pembelajaran Lintas Negara
Transformasi pendidikan tinggi di era digital bergerak begitu cepat. Menjawab tantangan itu, sejumlah universitas terkemuka di Asia bersepakat mendirikan Asia Alliance University (AAU), sebuah aliansi akademik lintas negara yang lahir dari semangat kolaborasi, bukan kompetisi.
Dengan memanfaatkan teknologi dan jaringan lintas batas, AAU berupaya membangun kerangka pendidikan yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif, memperluas kesempatan belajar melampaui dinding institusi dan sekat negara.
Visinya jelas: menghadirkan model pendidikan tinggi baru yang dipimpin oleh Asia, memadukan keunggulan akademik dengan pemahaman budaya Asia, inovasi dengan empati, serta teknologi dengan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan.
Enam Tujuan Utama AAU
Kehadiran AAU nantinya memiliki tujuan membangun kerangka pendidikan yang lebih baik lagi. Adapun 6 tujuan utama AAU adalah:
1. Memperkuat kolaborasi antaruniversitas di Asia melalui platform inovasi pendidikan digital.
2. Memperdalam pemahaman nilai-nilai Asia dan mendorong penelitian interdisipliner.
3. Memfasilitasi mobilitas lintas negara bagi generasi muda Asia.
4. Menyediakan pendidikan berkualitas tinggi dengan biaya terjangkau, termasuk jalur gelar internasional.
5. Mengembangkan SDM bertaraf global yang kompeten dan saling menghormati.
6. Membangun ekosistem pembelajaran berbasis pengalaman untuk menjawab tantangan era kecerdasan buatan (AI).
Menuju Grand Opening Ceremony AAU di Busan, Korea Selatan pada 9 November 2026, Dongseo University (DSU), selaku Presiden Aliansi, akan menyelenggarakan peresmian dan peluncuran platform AAU pada 19 Oktober 2026 secara hybrid (offline dan online).
Peluncuran ini menjadi tonggak penting dalam memperkuat kolaborasi antaruniversitas Asia, khususnya dalam pembelajaran digital, mobilitas mahasiswa, pertukaran pengetahuan, dan pengakuan kredit akademik lintas negara.
Kesempatan Emas bagi Perguruan Tinggi Swasta Indonesia
Melalui ABPPTSI (Asosiasi Badan Penyelenggara Perguruan Tinggi Swasta Indonesia), universitas anggota diimbau segera berpartisipasi dan memanfaatkan platform AAU.
Jaringan mitra yang tersedia luas, mulai dari Jepang, Tiongkok, Malaysia, Thailand, hingga Hong Kong, membuka peluang kerja sama dalam pembelajaran daring, pertukaran mahasiswa dan dosen, pengakuan kredit akademik, hingga pengembangan program akademik bersama. Panduan penggunaan (User Manual) pun telah disediakan agar setiap universitas dapat segera menindaklanjuti sesuai prosedur.
Universitas Murni Teguh Ambil Langkah Nyata
Komitmen itu tidak berhenti di atas kertas. Universitas Murni Teguh (UMT), sebagai Perguruan Tinggi Swasta ternama di Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, telah menjaring lima mahasiswa dari program studi berbeda untuk berpartisipasi dalam program AAU.
Kelima perwakilan Universitas Murni Teguh, yakni: Jeanne Epifania Br Tampubolon – Program Studi Hukum; Elisabeth Aprillia Purba – Program Studi Keperawatan; Cindy Tria Ananta – Program Studi Manajemen; Igvar Cheneldy – Program Studi Fisioterapi; dan Edgard – Program Studi Sistem Informasi.
Rektor Universitas Murni Teguh, Seriga Banjarnahor Ph.D menyampaikan, keikutsertaan kelima mahasiswa ini menjadi langkah awal Universitas Murni Teguh dalam memperluas akses mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran lintas negara, pertukaran pengetahuan, serta interaksi akademik dengan mahasiswa dan dosen dari berbagai universitas mitra di Asia.
“Melalui program ini, mahasiswa diharapkan meningkatkan kompetensi akademik, keterampilan komunikasi lintas budaya, kemampuan beradaptasi di lingkungan internasional, serta kesiapan menghadapi dunia kerja global,” tambah Wakil Rektor UMT, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, Jumat, 30 Oktober 2026.
Menurut Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, partisipasi UMT ini sekaligus memperkuat implementasi kerja sama internasional Universitas Murni Teguh dan mendukung upaya ABPPTSI mendorong perguruan tinggi swasta Indonesia semakin aktif di jejaring pendidikan tinggi global.
“Pendidikan tinggi masa depan bukan lagi soal siapa yang terbaik, tetapi siapa yang paling siap berkolaborasi. Dan Asia, melalui AAU telah memulainya,” sebut Wakil Rektor Universitas Murni Teguh. ***obs
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