UMM Welcomes KNB Scholarship Evaluation Visit, Strengthening Its Commitment to International Student Services
The University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) welcomed the Evaluation Team of the Developing Country Partnership Scholarship (KNB) on Friday, 14 November 2025. The visit aimed to assess the management system as well as academic and non-academic services provided to KNB scholarship recipients currently studying at UMM. The International Relations Office (IRO) of UMM served as the main host of the evaluation process. The evaluation team from KNB Diktisaintek consisted of Andita Pratiwi, AA Sodikin and Wahyu Hidayat. The Head of IRO UMM, Dr. Listiari Hendraningsih, MP, explained that UMM is currently supporting several KNB students from various countries and study programs. She emphasized that UMM continues to strengthen its international student services through systematic and responsive approaches. During the evaluation, the team reviewed various components, including administrative procedures, academic monitoring, immigration services, and the implementation of the Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program. The assessment results showed that UMM’s services are well-organized and in line with established standards. Through this evaluation, UMM reaffirms its commitment to expanding global engagement and strengthening its position as a university that actively supports Indonesia’s higher education internationalization agenda.