Mataram, University of Mataram — Internationalization in higher education is not merely about welcoming foreign students, but must generate real impact on academic quality, global reputation, and social contribution. With this spirit, the University of Mataram (Unram) held a Workshop on Credit Points Internship Programme for International Students on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Rectorate Conference Room, Rectorate Building, as a strategic step to strengthen international mobility and ensure that every inbound and outbound program is truly meaningful and impactful.

The workshop was opened by Unram’s Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information Systems, Dr. Sitti Latifah, S.Hut., M.Sc.Forest.Trop., who emphasized the importance of recognizing the activities of international students.

“International students at Unram are not only engaged in coursework, but also in a variety of academic and non‑academic activities that can be converted into credit points. This mechanism is expected to accelerate the completion of their studies while maintaining academic standards. Guidelines for both inbound and outbound student mobility have been prepared to ensure smooth recognition processes, thereby reducing academic gaps and allowing non‑academic impacts to be felt as well,” she stated.

In the same session, Secretary of the Office of International Affairs, Dewi Satria Elmiana, S.Pd., M.Pd., Ed.D., presented the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the International Internship Programme (Inbound). The SOP regulates the admission of international students in an effective, transparent, and standardized manner, covering submission, selection, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

“International students are expected to gain high‑quality academic experiences, feel satisfied with Unram’s services, and choose this university again as their study destination,” she explained.

The discussion also addressed technical aspects such as participant requirements, implementation procedures, program duration, and funding details. International students will be able to take courses across faculties under the MBKM scheme, while maintaining a home base in one primary study program. Activities may include full research‑based internships, a combination of coursework and research, practicums, and joint classes.

Specifically regarding the status of international students, each participant is required to be registered through the Academic Information System (SIA) by the program study operator, recorded in PDDIKTI, and enrolled in courses adjusted by the relevant faculty or study program. With this system, student data is officially documented and can support Unram’s international ranking.

This workshop serves as an important milestone for Unram in strengthening impact‑oriented internationalization. It ensures that international students gain high‑quality academic experiences, enhances Unram’s global reputation, and opens wider opportunities for international collaboration.