Purworejo, November 3, 2025 – Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) continues to advance its internationalization agenda through strategic global partnerships. Most recently, UMPWR established a collaboration with Ufa University of Science and Technology, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia—a Muslim-majority region often referred to as the “Islamic Land in the Country of the Red Bear.”
The collaboration was initiated under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, Vice Rector IV for Cooperation, together with the Office of International Affairs (KUI) led by Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, supported by Abdul Ngafif, M.Pd., Head of Foreign Cooperation Division, and Edi Sunjayanto, M.Pd., an English Education lecturer from UMPWR currently pursuing doctoral studies in Russia.
This visit marks a significant step for UMPWR in building academic and research cooperation with higher education institutions in Europe. Ufa University of Science and Technology is renowned for producing leading experts in various fields, including aviation engineering, civil engineering, and metallurgy.
During the meeting, Dr. Rita Filipova, Vice Rector for International Cooperation at Ufa University, expressed her excitement for the upcoming partnership.
“We are delighted to initiate collaboration with Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo. We look forward to finalizing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) soon to enable joint research and academic exchanges between our universities,” she said.
She also conveyed her wish to visit Indonesia in the near future to further strengthen academic and cultural relations between Indonesia and Russia.
In response, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, Vice Rector IV for Cooperation of UMPWR, highlighted the importance of this partnership as part of UMPWR’s ongoing transformation toward a globally engaged university.
“International collaboration is one of UMPWR’s strategic priorities. Through partnerships like this, we aim to broaden our academic horizons, support international research, and create opportunities for our students and lecturers to engage in meaningful global experiences,” he stated.
Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, Head of the Office of International Affairs, added that the cooperation will not only focus on research but also on cultural understanding and exchange programs.
“This partnership opens doors for our academic community to learn, collaborate, and share insights with colleagues abroad, especially in fields of science, education, and technology,” she explained.
The collaboration with Ufa University of Science and Technology underscores UMPWR’s continuous commitment to fostering international cooperation, promoting global citizenship, and positioning itself as a forward-looking Muhammadiyah university with a strong global presence.
