Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - continues to advance its internationalization agenda by establishing a strategic partnership with the University of Economics and Finance (UEF), one of Vietnam’s leading higher education institutions.
The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place at UEF’s campus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam On October 28 – November 1, 2025. Representing UMPWR were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd. (Rector), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd. (Vice Rector for Cooperation), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeki Wibawanti (Head of the Office of International Affairs). The UMPWR delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc, Vice Rector of UEF.
Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo stated that the cooperation encompasses several strategic areas, including student and staff exchanges, joint research projects, international seminars and conferences, and the development of joint academic programs aimed at enhancing global education quality.
“This collaboration marks an important step for UMPWR in expanding its international network. We aim to provide greater opportunities for our students and lecturers to engage in global academic and professional experiences,” said Dr. Teguh Wibowo.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd., emphasized that the partnership with UEF is part of UMPWR’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its international presence.
“Through this collaboration, we expect to create globally competitive academic and research programs, in line with our vision to become an excellent, innovative, and globally competitive university,” he explained.
A concrete outcome of this partnership is the establishment of a one-semester international internship program at UEF Vietnam. Under this program, UMPWR students will spend three months studying at UEF, gaining academic and intercultural exposure, and then continue with a three-month internship at UEF’s partner companies, providing them with valuable professional experience in an international setting.
Representing UEF, Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc expressed appreciation for UMPWR’s initiative and reaffirmed UEF’s commitment to developing collaborative programs in education, research, and international mobility.
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, this MoU signing is part of UMPWR’s broader internationalization agenda in the Southeast Asian region.
“We believe this partnership will open more opportunities for academic collaboration and exchange in the future,” she said.
Through this collaboration, UMPWR reaffirms its position as a Muhammadiyah university actively engaged in building global partnerships, in line with its vision to become an excellent, innovative, and globally connected higher education institution.
