Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) once again demonstrates its commitment as an inclusive and open campus for international students. For the 2025/2026 academic year, UMPWR officially welcomed seven new students from Timor-Leste who are ready to pursue higher education in various programmes offered at UMPWR. The arrival of the Timor-Leste students was personally welcomed by UMPWR Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., Vice Rector IV Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd.B.I., Head of International Cooperation Abdul Ngafif, M.Pd.B.I., and Head of Domestic Cooperation Galih Bagas Soesilo, S.H., LL.M., on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
The presence of these international students is a tangible manifestation of UMPWR's ongoing efforts to internationalise the campus. Through its international student admission programme, UMPWR not only focuses on enhancing academic quality but also expands its network of international friendships. The international students from Timor-Leste are Diogo de Jesus Soares (Computer Science Programme), Joia Maesalda Mesquita Teles Ornelas (Civil Engineering Program), Flavia Barreto Maia (Law Program), Samesios Latu De Jesus (Computer Science Program), Rivaldo Jose Da Costa (Computer Science Program), Helmia Auxilia Sampaio Calado Dos Santos (Animal Science Program), and Jemeilia Tou (Civil Engineering Program).
Rektor UMPWR Menyambut Mahasiswa Baru dari Timor Leste di Ruang Kerjanya pada 20 Agustus 2025
The Rector of UMPWR expressed his gratitude and pride for the trust placed by East Timorese students in choosing UMPWR as their place of study. “We warmly welcome our fellow students from East Timor. We hope they can study well, adapt to the campus environment and the community of Purworejo, and become ambassadors of friendship connecting Indonesia with East Timor,” he said.
The seven new students will join thousands of other UMPWR students, including one student from Thailand and eight from Mali who have been UMPWR students since the 2024/2025 academic year. It is hoped that their presence will further enrich diversity and strengthen the spirit of multiculturalism at UMPWR. With the increasing number of international students, UMPWR reaffirms its position as an inspiring and empowering campus, ready to produce graduates who are globally competitive.
