KKN Internasional

Overview

The International Community Service Program (KKN Internasional) is an overseas community engagement program that provides Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) students with opportunities to gain international experience through educational services, community empowerment, and cross-cultural collaboration.

The program is implemented as part of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative and is organized through the collaboration of the Higher Education, Research and Development Council of Muhammadiyah Central Board (Majelis Diktilitbang PP Muhammadiyah), Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (PTMA), Indonesian Education Attachés, Indonesian Community Learning Centers (Sanggar Bimbingan), Muhammadiyah Special Branches (PCIM), and other international partners.

Currently, participants are assigned to Sanggar Bimbingan (Community Learning Centers) across Peninsular Malaysia, where they work alongside students from various PTMAs. Depending on future partnerships and program development, the destinations may be expanded to other countries.

The primary beneficiaries of the program are school-aged children attending the Community Learning Centers, including Indonesian migrant children, local residents, and surrounding communities.

Program Objectives

The International Community Service Program aims to:

Provide educational support for Indonesian children living abroad.

Empower teachers, instructors, facilitators, volunteers, and Muhammadiyah communities overseas.

Develop students’ practical skills through experiential learning and intercultural collaboration.

Strengthen students’ ability to work effectively in diverse international environments.

Enhance students’ critical thinking, academic writing, and problem-solving skills through community engagement activities.

Produce quality scientific publications based on community service projects.

Improve graduates’ competencies while promoting educational innovation through adaptive, progressive, and impactful community service.

Support the achievement of learning outcomes under the MBKM and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) frameworks.

Foster globally minded graduates who are capable of becoming future leaders and agents of positive change.

Program Benefits

Participating in the International Community Service Program offers students numerous academic and professional benefits, including:

International community engagement experience.

Cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills.

Leadership, independence, and adaptability in multicultural settings.

Opportunities to build international networks with students, educators, and partner institutions.

Enhanced academic and professional portfolios through meaningful community service.

Contribution to the internationalization efforts of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

Pass the administrative selection conducted by the organizing committee.

Achieve a minimum grade of A in the Al-Qur’an Reading Proficiency Test.

Obtain a recommendation from the Head of the Study Program.

Receive parental or guardian approval.

Be willing to cover personal travel expenses to the assigned program location in accordance with the applicable regulations.