Two Years of Asta Cita: Indonesian Higher Education Institutions Leap onto the World Stage
Two years after the launch of Indonesia's 'Asta Cita' initiative, Islamic higher education institutions (PTKI) and State Islamic Universities (UIN) are gaining international recognition. The program aims to enhance the quality and internationalization of higher education, with tangible results beginning to emerge.
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