Delegation from Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University visits University of Fukui

On July 28, Professor Sulistiawati, Vice Dean for Collaboration and International Affairs, and Professor Asra Al Fauzi, Head of the Office of International Affairs, from Faculty of Medicine at Airlangga University (UNAIR), one of our partner institutions in Indonesia, visited Faculty of Medical Sciences at University of Fukui (UF).

International exchange between the two faculties began in 2011, fostering a close collaborative relationship through joint efforts by medical students, faculty and staff, and healthcare professionals in addressing various challenges together. In 2016, the two faculties signed an academic exchange agreement, followed by an agreement between the nursing faculties in 2020.

Since then, UF and UNAIR have continuously conducted student exchange programs primarily focused on microbiology and infectious diseases, with the cooperation of the clinical departments. To date, 11 students from UF have studied at UNAIR, with 16 students from UNAIR having been received at UF. Furthermore, with three additional UF students scheduled for dispatch in September 2025, the total number of UF students participating in the exchange program is expected to increase to 14.

During their visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on Professor KIKUTA Kenichiro, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and toured UF’s educational, research, and clinical facilities. Productive discussions were held regarding the expansion of international education and research collaboration in medicine and nursing, as well as the increased acceptance of degree-seeking international students.

This visit is expected to further strengthen and deepen the international partnership between UF and UNAIR.

Front row (from left):
Prof. Asra Al Fauzi, Prof. Sulistiawati, Prof. KIKUTA Kenichiro
Back row (from left):
Prof. SADA Kiyonao, Vice Dean for International Exchange and Social Contribution, Snr. Asst. Prof. AOKI Miku