"Dream - Monash University Indonesia opens partnership scholarships for Master's and Doctoral levels, with nine private universities in Indonesia. Monash University, based in Australia, is currently ranked 37th in the QS World University Rankings and 35th in the USNWR 2024-25 Best Universities Ranking. In 2021, Monash University opened its branch in Indonesia."

A number of national private universities that are part of the alliance include Bunda Mulia University, Ciputra University Surabaya, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Maranatha Christian University, Petra Christian University, Multimedia Nusantara University, Pelita Harapan University, Jaya Development University, and Pradita University. This partnership allows one academic from each partner university to receive a scholarship opportunity for a doctoral program at Monash University, Indonesia.

“ This partnership will facilitate joint research projects, student exchange programs, and a range of other priority benefits, such as guest lectures by industry experts who are alumni of Monash at various university partners,” said Tantia Dian Permata Indah, COO & VP (Operations and Enterprises) Monash University Indonesia at the event “Monash University, Indonesia and Alliances: Pathways to the Future” in Jakarta, Wednesday, August 14, 2024. So what benefits can students gain from the university partners involved?

This strategic alliance allows students from all partner universities to receive priority pathways when they wish to continue their postgraduate studies at Monash University, Indonesia. Students who meet the criteria and requirements automatically receive achievement scholarships that open the gateway to access quality higher education.

"Not only that, they can also experience the direct benefits of the strategic partnerships formed. Starting from various public lecture activities with renowned experts from Monash University to research collaboration opportunities on three issues that are the focus of Monash University worldwide, such as climate issues, geopolitical security, and community empowerment. Interestingly, all students from partner universities who are successfully accepted at Monash University, Indonesia also have the opportunity to participate in the Global Community Program, which provides the chance to study for one year in Indonesia and six months in Australia."

The formation of this strategic alliance also addresses the low number of postgraduate and doctoral graduates in Indonesia, which currently stands at around 0.45% of the total graduates from national higher education institutions among the productive population aged 15-64 years. This number is significantly lower compared to other ASEAN countries, so this alliance is expected to facilitate opportunities for high-quality education and research, equipping students with the best skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in their communities and surroundings.