SAKARYA, TÜRKIYE (28 OCTOBER 2026) – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta reinforced its commitment to academic internationalization by sending 10 selected students across Bachelor’s (S1), Master’s (S2), and Doctoral (S3) degree programs to participate in the International Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program at Sakarya University, Türkiye, from October 25 to 31, 2026.

A key agenda for the student delegation was participating in sit-in lectures at the Master’s level at the Research Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (iSEFAM), Sakarya University. This academic sit-in session was led directly by senior lecturer and iSEFAM researcher, Asst. Prof. Dr. Aam Slamet Rusydiana, where students explored recent dynamics and cutting-edge research in global Islamic economics and finance.

The International MBKM delegation from FEB UIN Jakarta comprised representatives across various degree levels and study programs:

1. Adhitya Abriansyah Afandi (Ph.D. in Islamic Banking)

2. Fikri C. Permana (Ph.D. in Islamic Banking)

3. Shibghatallah (Master’s in Islamic Economics)

4. Arlyn Indrayani (Master’s in Islamic Banking)

5. Viqri Maulana Fachreza (Master’s in Islamic Economics)

6. Ummul Chairat Rais (Master’s in Islamic Economics)

7. Miftakhul Khasanah (Master’s in Islamic Economics)

8. Nurul Aulia Rahmah (Bachelor’s in Management)

9. Alya Nazwa Rusmaida (Bachelor’s in Accounting)

10. Adam Ramadhan (Bachelor’s in Management)

The Dean of FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Ibnu Qizam, SE., M.Si., Ak., CA, stated that the International MBKM program was designed to offer global perspectives, broaden academic horizons, and foster international research networks for FEB UIN Jakarta students from undergraduate to doctoral levels.

"Through participation in sit-in classes at iSEFAM Sakarya University, our students gain world-class theoretical and practical insights from internationally renowned scholars like Asst. Prof. Dr. Aam Slamet Rusydiana. Moreover, it enhances their readiness to become globally competitive graduates in the field of Islamic economics and business," said Prof. Ibnu Qizam.

Arlyn, one of the participants from the Master’s Program in Islamic Banking, positively welcomed the program for expanding her international outlook. "I am thrilled to participate in an event like this. It is undoubtedly immensely beneficial for enhancing students' global perspectives on Islamic finance and banking," Arlyn remarked.

During their week-long academic visit to Türkiye, in addition to attending Master's sit-in lectures at iSEFAM, the ten students actively engaged in international scientific forums, collaborative research discussions, and immersive activities exploring the global Islamic economic ecosystem at Sakarya University.

Through the continuity of the International MBKM program, FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta continues to solidify its position as a leading Islamic higher education institution actively contributing to the global academic arena. (AC)