Depok – Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) has officially partnered with Al-Saeed University of Yemen to strengthen global academic collaboration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, by the Rector of UIII, Prof. Jamhari, and Mr. Mohamed AW Hayel Saeed, Member of the Board of Trustees, Al -Saeed University/Managing Director, HSA Foundation.

The partnership aims to expand student mobility, joint research, and scholarship opportunities between the two institutions.

In the discussion, the Rector of UIII is happy with this partnership, and he invited Yemeni students to study at UIII, noting that the collaboration would be mutually beneficial for both universities.

“Every year there are Yemeni Students at UIII; we are happy about that, and if you have any of the best students from Yemen who want to study at UIII, we are really open to that,” he said.

Representing the Yemeni side, Mr. Mohamed AW Hayel Saeed stated that his university is seeking to expand globally and sees UIII as the right strategic partner.

Acting Vice-Rector for Academics, Human Resources, and Student Affairs Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim added that UIII is currently developing a major scholarship program in cooperation with the Yemeni government.

“According to the Rector, we have a scholarship program with the Yemeni government. We are waiting to sign with the Faculty of Islamic Studies, and months ago we visited the Yemeni Ambassador in Jakarta who will support us with the INSANI Scholarship,” said Prof. Syafiq.

The INSANI Scholarship program covers 18 countries, including Yemen. Under the program, selected students will be able to choose their field of study interest and receive special support to study at UIII.

Prof. Syafiq also highlighted UIII’s academic readiness, particularly its specialized programs in Islamic Studies with Arabic-medium classes, including the Takhassus program where Arabic is actively spoken. He noted that many students from Yemen currently studying at UIII are enrolled in the Faculties of Economics and Social Sciences.

Scope of Cooperation

According to Article 2 of the MoU, the cooperation between the two universities includes five main areas:

1. The two parties shall exchange organized invitations for scientific, educational, and cultural programs and activities that bring mutual benefit.

2. The two parties shall exchange supervision and discussion of student theses.

3. The two parties shall exchange the publication of academic articles and books by professors from both universities, in accordance with the legal procedures applicable to each party.

4. The two parties shall exchange books and periodicals published by each party on a regular basis.

5. The two parties shall exchange membership in juries for the purpose of reviewing scientific journals issued by the two universities, in accordance with the procedures followed by each of them.

This collaboration marks another step in UIII’s commitment to becoming a leading international Islamic university and strengthening academic ties across the Muslim world.