Universitas Warmadewa Welcomes 99 International Students in Batch 18, Strengthening Its “Go Global” Vision

Denpasar, warmadewa.ac.id –

Universitas Warmadewa proudly welcomed 99 new international students under the Warmadewa International Program (WIP) managed by the Faculty of Letters, Universitas Warmadewa (FS Unwar). The new cohort, Batch 18, consists of two schemes: the WIP Program and the Academy Program.

The Orientation Day was held on Monday (September 1, 2025) at Merdeka Hall, Langai Building 3rd Floor, and attended by university foundation representatives, rectorate officials, lecturers, and student mentors.

Chairperson of the Warmadewa International Program, Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Kardana, M.Hum., reported that among the total of 99 students, 83 joined the WIP Program and 16 joined the Academy Program, representing 7 different countries.

Details of the participants:

• WIP Program (83 students, 7 countries):

  • Denmark: 41

  • Germany: 31

  • France: 4

  • Netherlands: 4

  • Sweden: 2

  • Austria: 2

  • Finland: 1

• Academy Program (16 students, 3 countries):

  • France: 11

  • Germany: 3

  • Austria: 1

The Academy Program is designed with a learning scheme of 25% coursework at the university and 75% field study in the industry, allowing students to gain both academic and practical experience.

Prof. Kardana explained that WIP students attend classes from Monday to Wednesday based on their selected courses, while Thursdays are dedicated to Balinese cultural workshops and collaborative activities with local students. The workshops include Balinese dance, gamelan, culinary arts, and canang-making sessions.

Additionally, all international students are required to learn Bahasa Indonesia to help them better communicate and integrate with the local community.

“This program serves as a platform for knowledge, experience, and cultural exchange between international and local students. We are committed to providing the best academic and non-academic support to ensure students feel at home at Universitas Warmadewa,” stated Prof. Kardana.

In his welcoming remarks, Rector of Universitas Warmadewa, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Gde Suranaya Pandit, MP., expressed his pride and joy for the growing international student community at Universitas Warmadewa.

“Universitas Warmadewa is a learning home open to students from all over the world. Through this program, students gain not only academic knowledge but also unique cultural experiences in Bali,” he said.

The Rector further emphasized the importance of mastering Bahasa Indonesia and even Balinese language to enrich the learning experience and deepen connections with the local community.

Established in 1984, Universitas Warmadewa now offers 29 study programs, serves over 13,000 active students, and employs 400 academic staff. Twenty-eight of its study programs have achieved “Excellent” accreditation from BAN-PT and quality certification from independent institutions.

Through international programs such as WIP and Academy, Universitas Warmadewa continues to realize its “Go Global” vision by building a multicultural learning environment that bridges education and cultural exchange.

“Take this opportunity to build cross-cultural friendships, broaden your perspectives, and bring home meaningful experiences that will last a lifetime,” concluded the Rector.