Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (Inalco), France, discussed potential academic collaboration during a courtesy meeting at UGM Central Office on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The discussion centred on student exchange, summer programmes, co-supervision, and the potential development of a double-degree programme.
The Inalco delegation was led by Prof. Gilles Forlot, Vice-President for European and International Affairs. During the meeting, he expressed his appreciation for UGM’s hospitality and welcomed the opportunity to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two universities.

“Thank you so much for hosting us. We are eager to discuss possibilities that we can develop together,” he said.
UGM Vice Rector for Education and Learning, Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro, S.S., M.Hum., DEA., warmly welcomed the visit and highlighted the potential for collaboration in language studies and international learning.

“I believe there are many opportunities for UGM and Inalco to collaborate, particularly in language studies, as UGM offers a range of language programmes, including French. Through this collaboration, we hope to provide our students with greater international exposure and opportunities to broaden their academic experiences,” she stated.
The proposed collaboration would open opportunities for student exchange, summer programmes, and co-supervision between UGM and Inalco. Through student exchange and summer programmes, UGM students could gain international exposure, experience different academic environments, and broaden their perspectives through cross-cultural learning. Co-supervision arrangements could also strengthen academic collaboration between the two universities by allowing students and academics to learn from each other’s expertise and areas of specialisation.
The possibility of developing a double-degree programme was also considered, with a 3+1 pathway in undergraduate level emerging as a potential option. Further discussions would be needed to determine the participating study programmes, align curricula, and establish an appropriate programme structure before the proposal could move forward.
Through continued discussions and the development of potential joint programmes, UGM and Inalco aim to create more opportunities for international academic engagement, broaden students’ learning experiences, and encourage the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two universities. These efforts are expected to lay the groundwork for future collaboration in education and strengthen academic ties between Indonesia and France.

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