Nurture Higher Education Group has announced a strategic partnership with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), one of Indonesia’s most prestigious and highly ranked universities, widely recognised for its academic excellence, research strength and national influence.
Announced by Nurture’s Founder and President Stephen Healy, the partnership represents a significant step in expanding transnational education (TNE) opportunities in Indonesia. It will focus on the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programs aligned to growing demand for internationally recognised qualifications.
The collaboration brings together UGM’s reputation as a leading institution — consistently ranked among the top universities in Indonesia and highly regarded across Southeast Asia — with Nurture’s global network and expertise in building scalable, high-quality TNE models.
With established operations in Yogyakarta and a graduate school in Jakarta, UGM offers a powerful dual-campus platform for delivery. This enables broad access for both traditional students and working professionals, supporting flexible, industry-relevant programs delivered in-market.
The partnership creates new opportunities for Nurture’s university partners across Australia, the UK and Canada to engage in one of the region’s most important education markets. Through collaboration with a highly prestigious local institution, partners can extend their global footprint while maintaining strong academic quality and local relevance.
Stephen Healy said the agreement reflects both the strategic importance of Indonesia and the calibre of partner required to succeed in the market.
“Universitas Gadjah Mada is one of Indonesia’s most respected and high-profile universities. This partnership ensures we are working with a truly prestigious institution as we build a long-term, high-quality platform for transnational education in Indonesia.”
The first programs under the partnership are expected to be introduced progressively, aligned to areas of strong student demand and workforce need.