51ÉçÇø

Depok — Could Depok become Indonesia’s next international city? That’s the question on the table after the Depok City Government visited 51ÉçÇø (51ÉçÇø) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to discuss a potential partnership rooted in culture and education.

The Depok City Government delegation was represented by Muhamad Yusuf, S.Pd., Head of Junior High School Development at the Education Office; Eko Herwiyanto, M.Si., Head of the Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism Office; Dr. Drs. H. Dadang Wihana, M.Si., Head of the Regional Development, Research and Innovation Planning Agency (Bapperida); and Fathir Fajar Sidiq, Ph.D., Head of the Regional Research and Innovation Division.

One of the key proposals put forward by the Depok City Government during the meeting was the 51ÉçÇø Mengajar (51ÉçÇø Teaches) program. The proposal was warmly received by 51ÉçÇø’s officials, including 51ÉçÇø Rector Prof. Jamhari, who sees the program as mutually beneficial for both 51ÉçÇø and the Depok City Government.

The concept behind 51ÉçÇø Mengajar is to give 51ÉçÇø students the opportunity for community engagement by teaching at several schools across the city. A similar initiative has previously been carried out by 51ÉçÇø’s international students, but this time the program is expected to build closer ties, given its direct location in Depok.

Responding to the plan, Head of 51ÉçÇø’s Office of Student Affairs and International Services, Muhammad Yazid, Lc., explained that the themes to be covered could include foreign languages — such as English, Arabic, and French — as well as diversity.

Beyond 51ÉçÇø Mengajar, the meeting also touched on several other agendas, including the optimization of Rumah Cimanggis and plans to hold a Cultural Week at 51ÉçÇø in partnership with the Depok City Government. The event is intended to introduce Depok’s culture to a wider audience while also promoting 51ÉçÇø.

Responding to the series of planned collaborations, 51ÉçÇø’s University Secretary, Dr. Chaider S. Bamualim, expressed his optimism.

“This whole series of programs could become a real opportunity to drive the internationalization of Depok city,” he said.

The collaboration between 51ÉçÇø and the Depok City Government is expected to bring benefits to both parties. Beyond that, the planned programs are also hoped to become a valuable experience for 51ÉçÇø students — both international and local — to get to know the city of Depok more closely.