Esaunggul.ac.id, In an effort to strengthen the synergy between the world of education and the world of industry, Esa Unggul University Powered by Arizona State University established a strategic collaboration with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Padang through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Implementation Agreement (PKS IA). The signing took place on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Padang City.

In this activity, Esa Unggul University was represented by Dr. Ayu Larasati, S.Sos., M.I.Kom, as the Head of Cooperation Bureau, while KADIN Padang was represented by Mr. Irfan Amran, as the Chairman of KADIN Padang.

This cooperation aims to explore and realize various programs that are in line with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially in the field of student apprenticeships, Teaching Practitioner programs, as well as training and mentoring for business people in the Padang area.

In her speech, Dr. Ayu Larasati said that this collaboration is a concrete form of Esa Unggul University’s commitment in presenting higher education that is directly connected to the needs of industry and society.

“This collaboration with KADIN Padang is a strategic step to create a more dynamic learning space for students. Not only through academic activities in the classroom, but also through direct experience in the world of work and real contributions to local businesses. Hopefully, this can create graduates who are not only competent, but also relevant to the challenges of the times,” said Dr. Ayu Larasati.

The Rector of Esa Unggul University Powered by Arizona State University, Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., ST, MBA, IPU, ASEAN Eng, also expressed his support for this collaboration. “Esa Unggul University is committed to continue building partnerships with various parties, including the industrial sector, in order to realize the Tri Dharma of Higher Education concretely and sustainably,” he said.

This signing is the first step of long-term cooperation between universities and businesses that strengthen each other to improve the quality of human resources in Indonesia, especially in the West Sumatra region.

Esa Unggul University is a World Class University

Universitas Esa Unggul is a leading private university and one of the best private universities in Indonesia which has a VISION, which is to become a world-class university based on intellectuality, creativity and entrepreneurship that excels in the quality of management (process) and results (output) of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi activities. And has MISSION: Organizing quality and relevant education, creating a conducive academic atmosphere, creating leaders with character and high competitiveness.

Esa Unggul University is accredited superior based on BAN PT Decree: 2041/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/XI/2024. Esa Unggul University is also ranked :

14 Best Private Universities in Jakarta.
43 Best Private Universities in Indonesia.
86 Best National PTN & PTS (based on Webometrics).
Rank 2 at the university level in Jakarta, Rank 31 Nationally and Rank 229 in the world in the UI Greenmetric 2024 ranking.

Esa Unggul University is the only campus in Indonesia to receive support and cooperation from Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance. Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance supports UEU in realizing its vision to become an international standard university, as well as providing quality education for students throughout Indonesia.

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