Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto has affirmed that university tuition fees will remain unchanged.
Speaking at a hybrid meeting with rectors of state universities and heads of higher education service institutions (LLDIKTI) on February 21, he reiterated the government’s commitment to funding the Smart Indonesia Card Programme for University Students (KIP-K), which provides financial aid for eligible students.
The minister also underscored the importance of collaboration between the ministry, university leaders, and LLDIKTI to strengthen Indonesia’s higher education sector.
He emphasised that universities are not only centres of knowledge but also key drivers of national economic growth.
In this regard, Yuliarto urged academicians to actively contribute to the government’s vision of building a highly competitive education ecosystem with tangible societal impact./.
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During the Indonesia Climate Policy Outlook 2025 event, hosted by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in Jakarta on February 20, he stated that Indonesia joined the global carbon trade network by launching international carbon trade transactions at the Indonesian Stock Exchange in January.
