InternationalOffice UB reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international networks by welcoming a visit from Massey University, New Zealand, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UB’s International Office (IO). The visit was represented by Dr. Jeffrey Stangl, BA, MBA, Ph.D., CFA, who is well-known for his more than 20 years of experience in developing global academic collaborations, particularly in the field of business.
During the visit, Dr. Jeffrey expressed his admiration for UB, highlighting its academic excellence, beautiful campus environment, and the warmth of its academic community. He even referred to UB and the city of Malang as his personal favorites in Indonesia. “I truly love UB. It is my favorite university, and Malang is my favorite city in all of Indonesia. The campus is outstanding, and it’s the people who make this university truly special,” he said.
The primary focus of the visit was to further discuss a proposed master’s level double degree program between UB and Massey University, specifically involving UB’s Faculty of Administrative Science (FIA) and Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB). Through this program, UB students will study for one year at UB and continue for another year at Massey University, ultimately earning two master’s degrees upon completion.
“This is an excellent program because it allows students to earn two degrees in a shorter period while expanding their global perspective. This is crucial for those who aspire to become global business leaders,” explained Dr. Jeffrey. He also emphasized the outstanding qualities of UB students, noting that they are smart, polite, diligent, fluent in English, and very welcome in Massey’s academic environment.
Responding to the visit, Dr. Henny Rosalinda, S.IP., M.A., Ph.D., Secretary of UPT IAA, emphasized that such collaborations represent UB’s concrete steps toward the internationalization of higher education. “We want this collaboration to go beyond agreements on paper — it should be realized through actual academic activities such as guest lectures, student exchanges, and double degree programs. This is part of UB’s vision for internationalization through real action,” she stated.
She also encouraged other faculties within UB to seize similar opportunities. “The International Office acts as a bridge, but implementation lies with faculties and study programs. That’s why we encourage all parties to support and take part in this initiative,” she added.
Moving forward, the partnership will continue with technical discussions related to curriculum alignment and program implementation. In addition to the double degree program, other potential collaborations such as short courses, faculty exchanges, and joint research are also open for development.
This visit underscores UB’s strong commitment to international partnerships — not only through formal agreements, but through the realization of impactful programs that benefit students, faculty, and the university as a whole.
