Yangon, Myanmar, October 30, 2026 – Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) actively participated in the Education Expo: Study Opportunities in Indonesia, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Yangon, Myanmar, on October 30-31, 2026. The event aimed to introduce Indonesian higher education opportunities to Myanmar students and strengthen educational cooperation between Indonesia and Myanmar.
The event was held at two educational institutions: Ascend International School in the morning and Indonesian International School Yangon (IISY) at the Sport Hall in the afternoon. Representatives from five Indonesian universities participated, namely Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Universitas Widyatama, President University, and Sampoerna University. The Embassy also invited representatives from various private and international schools in Yangon to broaden the outreach to students, parents, and teachers.
During the expo, Universitas Negeri Malang introduced its academic programs, international admission pathways, scholarship opportunities, and campus facilities to prospective students from Myanmar. Through presentations and interactive discussions, UM provided information about the admission requirements for international students, available study programs, and opportunities to pursue higher education in Indonesia. This participation also served as an opportunity to strengthen UM’s international visibility and establish connections with prospective students and educational institutions in Myanmar.
UM’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality higher education and expanding international learning opportunities. It also contributes to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through strengthening international collaboration and building educational networks between Indonesian and Myanmar institutions. Furthermore, the initiative supports SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, by broadening access to international educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
The education expo also marked the beginning of the Indonesia Expo 2026, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Yangon on October 30–31, 2026, at Novotel Yangon Max. Through this initiative, UM reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international student recruitment, strengthening global engagement, and promoting Indonesia as an attractive destination for international higher education.
Through its active participation in international education exhibitions, Universitas Negeri Malang continues to advance its internationalization agenda while contributing to the development of a more inclusive, collaborative, and globally connected higher education environment.
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