Depok – In an effort to enhance the quality of education globally and ensure that the programs offered meet standards, the Department of International Relations has undergone an international accreditation process that began in early 2023. The culmination of this process was a site visit by Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS), which took place from September 23 to 24, 2024. AHPGS is a highly reputable German accreditation agency that provides comprehensive assessments of various disciplines at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Their evaluations cover aspects such as curriculum, teaching quality, infrastructure, and academic support for students.
This visit involved two prominent assessors, Prof. Dr. Sandra Destradi from Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Jakob Lempp from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, who have extensive experience in evaluating International Relations programs in various countries.
Series of Activities
On the first day, Monday, September 23, 2024, the two assessors were officially welcomed at the University Administration Building by the leadership of FISIP UI, namely Prof. Dr. Semiarto Aji Purwanto, Dean of FISIP UI, accompanied by Nurul Isnaeni, Ph.D., and Dwi Ardhanariswari Sundrijo, Ph.D., Vice Deans of FISIP UI. The visit also involved university leaders who were present to warmly welcome the assessors. After the welcoming session, the assessors proceeded to the Mochtar Riady Building on the 2nd floor to conduct a series of in-depth interviews with teaching staff at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels from the Department of International Relations. The participating lecturers included Prof. Dr. Fredy B.L. Tobing, Prof. Evi Fitriani, Ph.D., Ali Abdullah Wibisono, Ph.D., Ardhitya E. Yeremia Lalisang, Ph.D., Asra Virgianita, Ph.D., Emir Chairullah, Ph.D., Edi Prasetyono, Ph.D., Dr. Ani Widyani Soetjipto, Hariyadi Wirawan, Ph.D., and Gracia Paramitha, Ph.D. The lecturers shared information about the curriculum, research, and their teaching experiences in the Department of International Relations.
After the intensive interview sessions, the assessors were invited to take a campus tour around the UI Depok campus. The tour started from the FISIP area, followed by visits to the Central Unit of the Department of International Relations (UPDHI) and the UI International Office. This tour provided the assessors with the opportunity to see firsthand the academic facilities, laboratories, and various other support services available to students on the UI campus. This accreditation visit is an important part of the Department of International Relations’ efforts to continuously innovate and ensure that the academic standards applied are competitive at the international level.
After the intensive interview sessions, the assessors were invited to take a campus tour around the UI Depok campus. The tour started from the FISIP area, followed by visits to the Central Unit of the Department of International Relations (UPDHI) and the UI International Office. This tour provided the assessors with the opportunity to see firsthand the academic facilities, laboratories, and various other support services available to students on the UI campus. This accreditation visit is an important part of the Department of International Relations’ efforts to continuously innovate and ensure that the academic standards applied are competitive at the international level.