Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) has officially established an international partnership with Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), Philippines. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on September 3, 2025, at the NEUST Mini Convention Center.
In her remarks, NEUST President Dr. Rhodora Jugo expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration.
“Through this partnership, we hope to create more opportunities for joint research, faculty and student development, as well as community-based programs that generate sustainable impact for society and the world,” she stated.
Under the agreement, UNNES and NEUST will implement reciprocal programs to expand academic offerings, provide international study opportunities for students, and foster cross-cultural competencies.
Each year, the two universities will carry out at least one collaborative research initiative, encompassing joint studies, indexed publications, academic conferences, and community-based research. Faculty exchange is also planned as an annual program, enabling selected lecturers from both institutions to deliver guest lectures, either on-site or virtually, thereby enriching pedagogical diversity and enhancing academic quality.
The signing of the MoU was attended by Atty. Bembol Castillo, Legal Counsel and Vice President for Business, Administration, and Finance of NEUST; and Ar. Gregorio Villaviza Jr., Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, along with faculty members, staff, and students.
UNNES was represented by Ir. Didik Nopianto Agung Nugradi, M.T., Coordinator of the Architecture Program, together with Dr. Lulut Indrianingrum, S.T., M.T.; Wiwit Setyowati, S.T., M.Sc.; Sherley Ika Christanti, M.Arch.; and four exchange students: Hanif Radifan Musyafa, Aliya Zuhrotul Husna, Areno Bernadi Putra, and Ratna Safitri.
This partnership also supports the achievement of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), positioning the collaboration at the international level while strengthening UNNES’s reputation in the global academic community.