CTUMP and Udayana University: Exchange on Cooperation in Medical Training and Research in Bali, Indonesia

 As part of its strategy to promote the internationalization of education and expand its network of cooperation with reputable training institutions in the ASEAN region, on July 6, 2026, a delegation from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) paid an official visit to Udayana University (UNUD) in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting took place in an open and friendly atmosphere and marked an important beginning in establishing a cooperative relationship between the two universities, aiming to develop training, scientific research, and academic exchange in the field of health sciences.

             As part of its strategy to promote the internationalization of education and expand its network of cooperation with reputable training institutions in the ASEAN region, on July 6, 2026, a delegation from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) paid an official visit to Udayana University (UNUD) in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting took place in an open and friendly atmosphere and marked an important beginning in establishing a cooperative relationship between the two universities, aiming to develop training, scientific research, and academic exchange in the field of health sciences.

Udayana University, established on August 17, 1962, is one of Indonesia's oldest and most prestigious public universities. Located on Bali Island – a renowned tourism, cultural, and educational hub of Southeast Asia – the university offers multidisciplinary training in various fields, with health sciences playing a core role. The Faculty of Medicine at Udayana University currently manages 38 programs, including Bachelor's degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Public Health, and Psychology, along with numerous postgraduate, specialist, and doctoral programs. With a vision to become an excellent, independent, and internationally competitive training and research institution by 2042, the Faculty of Medicine places particular emphasis on developing tourism health, aligning with Bali's advantage as a leading global tourist destination.

CTUMP Delegation at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Indonesia

The delegation from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy was led by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Van Lam, Vice Rector, along with representatives and assistants from various faculties and units of the University.

On the Udayana University side, the delegation was welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. I Gede Eka Wiratnaya, Head of the Faculty of Medicine; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Putu Sutirta Yasa, Deputy Head of the Training and Planning Department; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pande Putu Januraga, Director of the Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI) of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Ida Ayu Ika Wahyuniari, Head of the Quality Management and International Cooperation Department; and other faculty members from the Faculties of Dentistry, Public Health, and Nursing.

During the meeting, representatives from both universities provided an overview of their formation and development, organizational structure, training programs, scientific research activities, development strategies, and internationalization orientations. Representatives from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy shared their development directions for the new phase, aiming to continuously improve the quality of training, promote scientific research, strengthen accreditation and quality assurance in education, accelerate digital transformation, and expand international cooperation to enhance the university's position in regional and global university rankings.

Dr. Ida Ayu Ika Wahyuniari - Department of Quality Management and International Cooperation introduced Udayana University

Assoc.Prof. Dr. Pande Putu Januraga, Director of the Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI), introduced the outstanding scientific research programs of the Faculty