Strengthening Global Networks, Polibatam Signs Strategic Partnership at GIK UGM Yogyakarta

YOGYAKARTA – Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) continues to expand its international network through the signing of a tripartite collaboration with PT Liugong Machinery Indonesia and Liuzhou Polytechnic University (LZPU) during the 3rd China-Indonesia TVET Industry-Education Alliance (CITIEA), held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Pendopo of Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

The event was attended by several distinguished figures, including Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Pratikno, Special Staff for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Oki Revialin, as well as Polibatam Director Bambang Hendrawan, alongside leadership representatives from Liugong and LZPU.

This partnership marks a strategic step in supporting talent development in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and heavy equipment engineering, while strengthening synergy between vocational education, industry, and international partners. The collaboration will be implemented through joint class programs and a 1+1+1 scheme, which integrates academic learning at Polibatam, industrial experience, and collaboration with educational institutions in China.

Through this initiative, Polibatam students are expected to gain international exposure, cross-cultural experience, and enhanced competencies aligned with global industry demands.

Polibatam remains committed to delivering adaptive, collaborative, and globally competitive vocational education.

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