Istanbul, Türkiye – October 30, 2026. A delegation from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta conducted an academic visit to the Faculty of Economics at Marmara University in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Friday, October 30, 2026. This visit is part of the international *Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka* (MBKM – Freedom to Learn, Independent Campus) program for students, as well as a lecturer mobility initiative for FEB UIN Jakarta faculty members in Türkiye.
During the visit, the FEB UIN Jakarta delegation received presentations and engaged in discussions regarding faculty governance, academic management systems, and the educational curricula implemented at the Faculty of Economics, Marmara University. The meeting also served as a forum for exchanging experiences and ideas on the development of higher education in economics and business in response to global dynamics and challenges.
The Dean of FEB UIN Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Ibnu Qizam, stated that this visit is part of the faculty’s commitment to continuously expand its network and build strategic partnerships with various international universities. According to him, direct interaction with overseas higher education institutions provides an opportunity for FEB to learn about governance practices, curriculum development, and the enhancement of academic quality. He expressed hope that this visit would serve as an initial step toward establishing more concrete and sustainable cooperation between FEB UIN Jakarta and Marmara University.
Meanwhile, Dr. Nofrianto, Head of the Master’s Program in Sharia Economics at FEB UIN Jakarta—who also participated in the visit—noted that the exchange of insights regarding curricula and academic governance is highly valuable for the evaluation and development of educational programs at FEB UIN Jakarta. He hopes that this meeting will open doors for further collaboration, particularly in areas such as curriculum development, student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and the creation of international academic programs. Through a series of international MBKM (Freedom to Learn, Independent Campus) activities and lecturer mobility programs in Türkiye, the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Jakarta continues to foster a global perspective among its students and faculty, while simultaneously strengthening the institution's internationalization. The visit to Marmara University is intended not only as a means for knowledge exchange but also as a foundation for developing mutually beneficial academic partnerships between the two institutions (AR).