MCU Signs MOU with Six Indonesian Higher Education Institutions to Boost Global Academic Collaboration

On June 10, 2025, Manila Central University (MCU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with six higher education institutions from Indonesia, marking a significant step in strengthening global academic partnerships.

The MOU signing establishes a cooperative framework that promotes collaboration in education and research across shared institutional priorities. The agreement covers key areas including:

• Collaboration on undergraduate and postgraduate programs

• Student and faculty exchange

• Student mobility programs (e.g., study tours, study abroad for 1 week to 1 year)

• Guest lectures

• Joint research and publications

• Executive education and professional development

• Staff development programs

• Student recruitment support

• Micro-credential and short-term training programs

• Joint conferences

• Other mutually beneficial educational initiatives

Participating Indonesian Institutions and Delegates:

1. Universitas Persada Indonesia Y.A.I

   • Prof. Sri Astuti Indriyati – Rector

   • Dr. Sularso Budilaksono – Director, Research and Community Service Institute

   • Dr. Rilla Sovitriana – Vice Director, Research and Community Service Institute

   • Dita Atikah Yudi Yulius, B.A – Assistant Director, International Office

   • Jafar Octo – Staff, Research and Community Service Institute

2. Akademi Bakti Kemanusiaan Palang Merah Indonesia

   • Ns. Sondang Ratnauli Sianturi, MSN – Vice Dean 3

   • Ayu Suraduhita, S.Si., M.Biomed – Director, Research and Community Service Institute

   • Tetra Anestasia Putri, SST., M.Biomed – Director

   • Dr. dr. Ni Ken Ritchie, M.Biomed – Lecturer

   • Dr. Sri Hartaty, M.Biomed – Lecturer

3. Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sint Carolus

   • Lorensia Panselina Widowati, S.Keb., Bd., MKM – Lecturer

   • Damelya Patricksia Dampang, S.Gz., M.Si – Lecturer

4. Institut Transportasi dan Logistik Trisakti

   • Euis Saribanon – Lecturer

   • Dr. Sri Handayani, S.E., M.M – Lecturer

   • Dr. Juliater Simarmata – Vice Rector I

5. Universitas Amikom Purwokerto

   • Dr. Melia Dianingrum, S.E., M.Si. – Vice Rector I

6. STIE Manajemen Bisnis Indonesia

   • Dr. Gairah Sinulingga, SE, MM, GRCP – Director, Research and Community Service Institute

   • Dr. Hj. Amanda Lestari Putri Lubis, S.H., M. Kn – Lecturer

In addition to the ceremonial signing, the event also featured simultaneous research presentations from MCU and the visiting institutions. This academic exchange provided a platform to showcase ongoing research, foster dialogue, and spark future collaboration between scholars.

Through this partnership, MCU reaffirms its commitment to global education and innovation—fostering cross-border engagement and expanding academic horizons for Centralinos.