Achmad Bauravindah, a graduate student from Pasuruan, Indonesia, recently embarked on an academic adventure in Norway. Currently pursuing a concentration in Data Science at the Master Program in Informatics at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Achmad spent his second semester as an exchange student at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). Beyond his studies, he actively collaborates with faculty members on research projects, further enriching his academic experience.
A Partnership Born from Friendship
This exchange program stems from a collaborative agreement initiated by UII Rector and Informatics faculty member, Fathul Wahid, and his colleague, Professor Karen Stendal. Professor Stendal coordinates the Master in Digital Transformation program at USN. Since its inception in 2022, the program has provided opportunities for UII students to study abroad with financial support from the Erasmus+ European Government Scholarships. This generous funding covers tuition, living expenses, accommodation, and transportation.