First Indonesian Education Expo kicks off in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The inaugural Indonesian Education Expo in Doha kicked off yesterday, attracting a broad spectrum of attendees not only from the Southeas...

Doha, Qatar: The inaugural Indonesian Education Expo in Doha kicked off yesterday, attracting a broad spectrum of attendees not only from the Southeast Asian nation but also from other countries.

Hosted over two days, the expo showcases ten prestigious Indonesian universities, including Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Padjadjaran, Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Sumatera Utara, IPB University, and BINUS University. All nine universities are public except for BINUS.

During the opening ceremony, Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar, H E Ridwan Hassan, underscored the significance of education as a strategic long-term investment. He highlighted the expo’s significance in providing opportunities for both Indonesian expatriates and international students to access high-quality education in Indonesia.

“Indonesian education is also one of the best opportunities for the young generation, whether Indonesian diaspora living in this country or other places, also for friends from different nations.”

Ambassador Hassan stressed Indonesia’s emergence as a prominent destination for education, rivalling traditional choices like Europe, Canada, China, and Japan. He noted the country’s growth in sectors such as medical education, attracting foreign students seeking diverse career prospects.