Medan – The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FEB USU), welcomed an academic delegation from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The visit was part of the Jalinan Serumpun: From Roots to Routes UUM x USU programme, held from November 8 to 12, 2026.
The visit, which took place at the FEB USU Hall, formed part of the academic agenda aimed at strengthening institutional relations between Universitas Sumatera Utara and Universiti Utara Malaysia. The programme was designed to provide academic exposure, encourage knowledge exchange, and foster stronger relationships and cooperation between the two higher education institutions.
Through this visit, FEB USU reaffirmed its commitment to fostering cross-border academic relationships, particularly between Indonesia and Malaysia. The geographical and historical connections between the two countries provide an important foundation for expanding higher education collaboration and developing sustainable international partnerships.
The visit is expected to create further opportunities for cooperation in education, academic exchange, student development, and other collaborative initiatives that can generate meaningful benefits for both institutions.
This academic visit supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the promotion of quality educational experiences and knowledge exchange, as well as SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through the strengthening of international partnerships and institutional collaboration. The engagement between FEB USU and UUM is expected to contribute to a more inclusive, collaborative, and globally competitive higher education ecosystem.