3+1 Credit Transfer Program

Overview

The 3+1 Credit Transfer Program is an international academic collaboration that provides students from partner universities with the opportunity to study at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) for one academic year as part of their undergraduate studies.

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan has been implementing the 3+1 Credit Transfer Program since 2012 through partnerships with several universities in China. Under this scheme, students complete the first three years of their studies at their home university and spend the fourth year at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. The academic credits earned during their study at UAD are recognized by the home university in accordance with the applicable partnership agreement.

In addition to taking courses related to their field of study, students also have the opportunity to learn Bahasa Indonesia, explore Indonesian culture, and participate in various academic, cultural, and student engagement activities that enrich their international learning experience.

Since its establishment, the program has welcomed 439 inbound students, reflecting UAD’s strong commitment to international academic collaboration and student mobility.

Objectives

The 3+1 Credit Transfer Program aims to:

Strengthen academic collaboration between Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and international partner universities.
Provide students with valuable international learning experiences.
Support academic credit recognition through an international credit transfer system.
Enhance students’ intercultural communication skills and global perspectives.
Foster educational cooperation and cultural exchange between Indonesia and partner countries.

Program Structure

The program is generally implemented under the following scheme:

Students complete the first three years of their studies at their home university.
Students spend one academic year studying at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.
Students take courses based on the agreed curriculum and academic plan between both institutions.
Students participate in Bahasa Indonesia classes and Indonesian cultural activities.
Academic credits earned at UAD are transferred and recognized by the home university in accordance with the partnership agreement.
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive academic recognition or a certificate based on the applicable regulations.

The implementation of the program may vary depending on the agreement between Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and each partner university.

Partner Universities

The 3+1 Credit Transfer Program is currently conducted in collaboration with the following partner universities in China:

Guangxi Minzu University (GXMU)
Guangxi University of Foreign Languages (GUFL)
Hainan University (HNU)

These partnerships demonstrate Universitas Ahmad Dahlan’s commitment to expanding international collaboration and providing meaningful global learning opportunities for students.

Benefits

Students participating in the 3+1 Credit Transfer Program will benefit from:

International academic experience in Indonesia.
Academic credit recognition between Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and the home university.
Opportunities to improve Bahasa Indonesia proficiency.
Direct exposure to Indonesian culture through academic and cultural activities.
International networking with students, lecturers, and researchers from diverse backgrounds.
Enhanced academic, personal, and professional development through global learning experiences.

Registration Information

The 3+1 Credit Transfer Program is conducted based on active collaboration agreements between Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and its partner universities.

Information regarding participant nomination, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and program schedules will be coordinated by the partner universities in collaboration with the Global Engagement Office (GEO) of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

Contact Us

For more information about the 3+1 Credit Transfer Program, please contact:

Global Engagement Office (GEO)
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Email: kkui@uad.ac.id