University Al-Azhar Indonesia (UAI) continues to advance its internationalization efforts through student mobility programs. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, UAI held a send-off ceremony for Pancaran Ratna Mustika, a seventh-semester student from the Informatics Department, who will represent the university in the International Student Mobility (ISM) program at Daugavpils University, Latvia.
A Continued Journey in Global Learning
Pancaran is the third UAI student to take part in a mobility program at Daugavpils University, following Ms. Amel, who joined through the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) scheme in 2023, and Muhammad Faathir Ar Rahman, who participated through the Erasmus+ framework in the 2024 Spring Semester.
Her participation marks another significant milestone in UAI’s ongoing commitment to nurturing globally minded students equipped for international collaboration and innovation.
The program will take place from August 29, 2025, to January 30, 2026, and is fully funded by the Latvian State Budget, amounting to EUR 5,985, which covers EUR 1,735 for travel expenses and EUR 4,250 for living expenses.
Message from the Rector
Before the mobility, Prof. Dr. Ir. Asep Saefuddin, M.Sc., Rector of University Al-Azhar Indonesia, expressed his appreciation and encouragement for Pancaran’s upcoming journey:
“This mobility opportunity goes beyond academics, it’s about broadening your worldview, embracing new challenges, and growing in all dimensions: intellectual, personal, and spiritual. Embrace the cultural-and-climate adjustment, explore intensively, learn deeply, and return strong,” he remarked.
Commitment to International Collaboration
The continuous participation of UAI students in international exchange and department reflects the university’s strong dedication to its vision as an Enterprising University, one that fosters academic excellence, global competence, and meaningful intercultural exchange.
Through programs like the ISM, UAI remains committed to providing its students with transformative experiences that broaden perspectives, strengthen global networks, and prepare them to be leaders in a connected world. (DA)
