Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) – An emotional and warm atmosphere enveloped the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Inbound Student Mobility Programme, held in the Main Meeting Room on Wednesday (10/9). This event marked the end of the student exchange programme participated in by 12 students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch, Malaysia, after undergoing a series of activities at UMPWR from 1 to 10 September 2025.
At the closing ceremony, the twelve UiTM Pahang students were accompanied by UiTM Pahang lecturer Ts. Mohd. Norafizal And. Aziz., while UMPWR was represented by the Rector, Vice Rector IV, and KUI management.
Over the course of 10 days, the UiTM Pahang students joined UMPWR students in participating in various academic and non-academic activities, including visiting professors, academic discussions, cultural visits, campus orientation, and exploring the tourism and culture of Purworejo, Magelang, and Yogyakarta. Through this activity, they not only enriched their academic knowledge but also strengthened cross-border friendships.
During the closing ceremony, there was an atmosphere of camaraderie as students from both campuses shared testimonials describing how memorable the programme had been. Many participants were moved to tears at the thought of parting ways. One representative from UiTM Pahang said that during their time in Purworejo, they had gained new knowledge and experiences that could not be found elsewhere. They were touched and grateful for the welcome and service provided by UMPWR. Furthermore, they emphasised that this activity was not only a student exchange, but also a cultural exchange.
Para Mahasiswa UiTM Pahang Malaysia dan UMPWR saling berpelukan saat harus berpisah di Bandara YIA Kulon Progo (10/09/2025)
UMPWR Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., expressed his highest appreciation for the collaboration with UiTM Pahang. ‘This programme is clear evidence that education is not only about knowledge, but also about brotherhood, culture, and togetherness. We hope that this collaboration will continue and grow stronger in the future,’ he said. The Rector also opened up the possibility of joint lectures between UMPWR and UiTM Pahang, both online and offline.
The closing ceremony concluded with a group photo session, farewell hugs, and promises to maintain relationships and continue academic collaboration in the future. The UiTM Pahang delegation was also escorted by students and KUI UMPWR staff to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in an emotional and warm atmosphere.
This event also reaffirmed UMPWR's commitment to developing international networks and producing graduates with a global perspective. (Akb/KP).
