The Faculty of Law, Semarang State University (FH UNNES) officially initiated cooperation with the Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on November 4, 2025, in Bangi, Malaysia. This strategic step is a manifestation of FH UNNES’s strengthening of its international network in developing global standard legal education that is relevant to the challenges of the modern era.
This cooperation includes opportunities for lecturer and student exchanges, research collaboration in the field of law, joint conferences, and the development of academic programs that encourage the improvement of graduate quality. This initiative also marks FH UNNES’ commitment to expanding its academic contribution at the Southeast Asian regional level.
Initiation of cooperation
Source: UNNES’ documentation
This internationalization initiative is in line with FH Menggema’s identity, which is oriented towards academic excellence, Digdaya graduates who are ready to compete in the global arena, and Hukum Berdaulat (Sovereign Law) which places integrity and the usefulness of law as its foundation. This collaboration also supports the implementation of the Integrity Zone and the strengthening of clean, professional, and competitive faculty governance.
From a sustainable development perspective, this collaboration contributes to SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, particularly in strengthening legal institutions and international collaboration that supports justice and good governance. In addition, this cross-border academic cooperation also plays a role in SDG 4: Quality Education, through increasing access to learning and broader research opportunities for the academic community of FH UNNES.
FH UNNES hopes that the synergy with UKM can open up new spaces for innovation, expand research networks, and strengthen the position of FH UNNES as an influential campus at the national and international levels.
