OKADAI Exchange Program: Strengthening UNHAS–Okayama University Collaboration in Global Health Education

Makassar, Indonesia — Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) continues to enhance its global academic engagement through the OKADAI Exchange Program, a collaborative initiative with Okayama University, Japan. Designed for first-year students in the health sciences, the program provides international learning experiences through combined virtual and on-site academic activities.

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Okayama University, one of UNHAS’s long-standing international partners, works closely with several UNHAS health faculties including the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), Faculty of Medicine (FK), Faculty of Public Health (FKM), and the Faculty of Nursing (FKep). Initially established as a partnership with the Faculty of Dentistry, the program has expanded to involve multiple faculties, reflecting both institutions’ commitment to strengthening international cooperation.

Program Highlights

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Practical International Experience
 Through virtual and in-person activities, participants learn to collaborate in diverse academic and clinical settings.

Cross-Cultural Learning
Students engage with peers from Japan in academic discussions, fostering cultural understanding and global perspectives.

Strengthening Global Competitiveness
The exchange develops students’ readiness to operate in global health environments and contributes to improving academic quality at UNHAS.

Program Structure

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Virtual Collaboration:
Group discussions, topic development in health or cultural studies, mentorship, and online presentations.

UNHAS Delegation Visit to Okayama University:
Hospital observations, and exposure to Japan’s culture.

Strengthening Global Competitiveness
The exchange develops students’ readiness to operate in global health environments and contributes to improving academic quality at UNHAS.

Since its launch, the program has successfully conducted four batches: 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The OKADAI Exchange Program stands as a testament to the strong and evolving academic relationship between Universitas Hasanuddin and Okayama University, providing students with a valuable foundation for international engagement.

Alumni

Delegates of Batch 1, 2022:
Abd Raqib, Nike Gita Armiswari, Muh Daffa Ghani Alghifffary D, Andi Devani Mihara Mandica, Muhammad Imran Taufiq, Nazhifa Fatihah Ihdina, Hendra Suka Pratama, Nanda Mulia Nurhimsa, Maulana Ibnu Ramadhan

Delegates of Batch 2, 2023:
Dentistry: Muhammad Arif B, M. Ayyub, Nisrina Nabila, Baiq Naura S., Andi Abidah Rustam, Fatimatuzzohra H.K, Asfa Satya H., Andi Keisha F. N, St. Fadila M
Public Health: Muh. Fauzan Idha, Muhammad Fikri H, Fakhrul Rozi, Safirah Adzkia, Salsabila Anjani N., Fauziyyah Abdul J.
Medicine: Zalfa Radhyani, Heytiana Juliani A.

Delegates of Batch 3, 2024:
Dentistry: Moh. Fauzan Sidiq, Az-Zahrawani Nisaa, Fatiha Salsabila Malika R, Marhani Hidayat, Dhea Puan Ayu, Nayla Nurfitri Qolby
Public Health: Amira Fatiha Ahmad, Fahra Nur Ainun
Nursing: Aliyah Fadhilah
Medicine: Hauzan Ghali Pasha

Delegates of Batch 4, 2025:
Dentistry: Rezkyanto Sampe Parrang, Michelle Marchzya Mangalik, Fakhra Ayesha Tajrin, Alyanyala Syarifa, Marsha Rea Putri Rania, Atiqah Ithrah Salsabila
Public Health: Najmul Janna, Nur Aura Syafrawa Rifai
Nursing: Nurul Jawhar Ilahi, Nur Nirmala Dwi Putri
Medicine: Raden Dwi Salma K.N.F.P, Taqia Aaqila Azzahra A