Sriwijaya University’s undergraduate study programmes offer a comprehensive selection of degrees that is incorporated with research-based curricula. This results in UNSRI producing ready-to-work graduates capable of taking on challenges in Indonesia’s industries from manufacturing to agriculture and healthcare. The undergraduate programmes encompass 10 faculties, consisting of the Faculty of Economics, Agriculture, Engineering, Public Health, Law, Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Law and Teacher Training and Education Science. The undergraduate study programmes ingrain research skills as well as provide industry experience through internships with the university’s many industry partners. As such, this impressive portfolio has enabled the university to attract students from across the archipelago, evident from the number of current students as well as alumni. This demonstrates UNSRI’s attractiveness as an educational hub for local and international students in addition to being an important player among Indonesia’s higher education sector.
The undergraduate study programmes at UNSRI develop students’ critical thinking and communication skills through constantly-evolving curricula that suits the latest national as well as industry demands. Students are given the opportunity to explore specialised fields such as Public Health and undertake research that encourages deep analysis and innovation that develop problem solving skills. Students in their sixth semester are provided the opportunity to research within their chosen fields of study or are offered industry placements from UNSRI’s broad range of partners. This provides the necessary training to produce adept doctors, engineers, scientists, civil servants and a myriad of other personnel looking to make an impact on Indonesia’s economic development.
With the impact of globalisation highlighting the issue of Indonesia’s competitiveness, there is increasing importance for the accumulation of knowledge as a driver of economic growth. Combined with UNSRI’s focus on research, graduates of the undergraduate programmes have the capacity to drive local economies, support civil societies and lead effective governments. It is the skills developed through the Undergraduate Programmes that enable graduates to contribute to the country’s competitiveness on the global stage.