The internationalization of higher education is defined as a process in which universities integrate international components into their goals, functions, or delivery of education. This section outlines the current condition analysis, covering all activities and programs that have been implemented to support internationalization at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), University of Jember. These activities and programs include:
Out of all study programs at FEB University of Jember, three programs—Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Accounting, and Bachelor of Development Economics—successfully achieved FIBAA accreditation in September 2023.
Further information regarding the Bilingual Class can be accessed on this Admissions page: Bilingual Class.
In 2022, there were 21 active cooperation agreements at the University of Jember, several of which were initiated by FEB. These include partnerships with San Carlos University, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Malaysia, and Universiti College Bestari. FEB University of Jember is also in the process of initiating MoUs with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the Indian Institute of Technology.
To support the internationalization of FEB University of Jember and enhance lecturer competencies, lecturer exchange programs have been implemented since 2017. These exchanges involve foreign universities that already have MoUs with the University of Jember, as well as universities currently in the process of initiating MoUs. The program is strengthened by the qualifications of FEB lecturers—55 out of 113 (59%) hold doctoral degrees, many of whom graduated from reputable universities in Indonesia and abroad.
FEB UNEJ consistently opens opportunities for international students to study either full-time or part-time. International student enrollment can be processed through the UNEJ International Office. FEB also encourages active students to gain overseas learning experiences through various exchange schemes such as the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) and the International Credit Transfer Program (ICTP). Additionally, students can participate in exchange programs managed by the International Office in collaboration with foreign institutions, such as the Elite Exchange Program at Quemoy University Taiwan, exchange programs with the Prefectural University of Hiroshima Japan, and more.
Internationalization in FEB UNEJ is also supported through joint research and joint publication activities. FEB has begun collaborating on research with foreign universities, although the number is still limited. In 2021, three collaborative research projects were conducted with lecturers from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia. All three were later published in CPC-indexed international proceedings (part of Web of Science) at the following link: https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icombest-21/articles
Organizing international conferences is one of the key opportunities to expand research and academic networks with international partners to support future research collaboration. From 2021 to 2023, FEB UNEJ has actively participated in organizing international conferences either as the main organizer or as a co-host.