UAD Yogyakarta Participates in Education Fair in Timor-Leste, Attracting Thousands of Students to Study in Indonesia

Dili, Timor-Leste – Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta once again demonstrated its role in strengthening international relations, particularly in education, by participating in the 2024 Indonesian Higher Education Fair in Timor-Leste. Held at the Indonesian Cultural Center in Dili from October 24–26, 2024, this event was organized by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Dili and featured 60 universities from across Indonesia.

Over the three-day event, thousands of Timorese students eagerly explored the university booths to learn about higher education opportunities in Indonesia. The UAD delegation, led by Head of International Cooperation, Afit Istiandaru, S.Pd., M.Pd., along with Head of Marketing and Admissions, Agungbudiprabowo, S.Pd., M.Pd., and staff member from the Office of International Affairs, Farhan Ichsan Utama, S.Pd., introduced UAD’s flagship programs, including a range of fully funded and partial scholarships for international students.

This promotional effort yielded impressive results, with 902 students expressing interest and signing up at UAD during the fair, reflecting the strong enthusiasm of Timorese youth to pursue studies in Indonesia. Beyond the exhibition booth, UAD also held a presentation session attended by dozens of students, providing deeper insights into the study programs, campus facilities, and scholarship opportunities offered by UAD.

As a symbol of friendship, UAD donated traditional Yogyakarta clothing to the Indonesian Cultural Center in Timor-Leste. Through this initiative, UAD hopes to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between Indonesia and Timor-Leste, not only in education but also in culture.

UAD’s presence at the Indonesian Higher Education Fair serves as concrete evidence of its commitment to providing quality education for international students, particularly from Timor-Leste, and is a strategic step in expanding its global collaboration network.