OVERVIEW
OUR VISION
The Department of International Relations at Ul aspires to be an excellent academic institution and a partner to the people and government of Indonesia, characterized by exceptional competence and credibility in the field of International Relations.
OUR MISSION
1. Education
To enhance and elevate our academic programs in International Relations, establishing them as a leading reference at both national and regional levels.
2. Research and publications
To advance the quantity and quality of research and scholarly publications related to Indonesia's Foreign Policy, ASEAN, and the Asia-Pacific region.
3. Community Service
To broaden and deepen our community service initiatives within International Relations, involving all relevant stakeholders in meaningful ways.
4. Institutional
To cultivate a robust and credible academic institution that supports the advancement of the International Relations academic community.
HISTORY
The Department of International Relations (DHI) was officially established in 1985, with Prof. Juwono Sudarsono, Ph.D., as the first head of the department. Previously, DHI was a study program called “Regional and International Relations Studies” at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Indonesia, established in 1968.
The Department of International Relations establishment followed the context of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy expansion towards the end of the Cold War. As Indonesia took an active leadership within international politics, the need to establish a department that catered to Indonesia’s understanding and perspective toward developing International Relations in the centre of the nation occurred. Close interaction with practitioners of foreign policy and diplomacy, as well as international institutions in Jakarta, has become one of the main assets of the Department of International Relations FISIP Universitas Indonesia in developing the science of International Relations that is relevant to the dynamics of global politics as well as thick with Indonesian-ness.
The Department of International Relations also partakes in establishing the Indonesian International Relations Association. In 2014, the department also had an important role in establishing the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework Standards for International Relations Study Programs in Indonesia. In 2019, the Department of International Relations undergraduate program got its first international recognition with the ASEAN University Network.
After 14 years of organising international relations education at the undergraduate level, the Department of International Relations opened organising international relations education at the postgraduate level in 1999. Responding to the dynamics of the latest development in International Relations, the Master of International Relations Program has three areas of specialisation, namely (1) International Security, (2) International Political Economy, and (3) Transnationalism Studies.
In 2018, the Postgraduate Program held the International Postgraduate Student Conference (IPGSC) for the first time. The International Seminar, held every two years, is a critical momentum that shows the commitment of the Postgraduate Program to open up and become more actively involved in the international relations epistemic community both at the regional and global levels. As a form of institutional development, the Postgraduate Program in International Relations is now establishing a Doctoral Program in International Relations. This study program will be the first international relations doctoral study program in Jakarta, as the centre of government and the capital of ASEAN.
Welcome from the Head of Department
It is my great pleasure to extend a warm and hearty welcome to you as you explore the Department of International Relations (IRs), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia website. We are Indonesia’s leading IRs Study Program, with almost 40 years contribution and stands as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and academic excellence.
At IRs UI, we foster an environment that values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for learning. Our commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating academic atmosphere is evident in our professional program, cutting-edge research initiatives, and a wide array of programs designed to inspire and challenge our students.
As you navigate through our website, you will discover the breadth and depth of our educational programs, our commitment to research and innovation, our diverse student body, and the numerous resources and support services that contribute to an enriching educational experience in the hope of changing the world for the better.
We encourage you to delve into our website, explore our academic departments, engage with our work, and learn about the myriad ways our department fosters personal and intellectual growth.
Welcome to our IRs UI Department!
Warm Regards,
Asra Virgianita, Ph.D
Head of Department