President University’s International Relations program produces "The Global Strategist"—a professional who combines the vision of a statesman, the precision of an analyst, with the speed of an entrepreneur.
We don’t just teach IR — we shape leaders.
Move Fast Advantage: We offer an optimized 3-Year pathway to complete 144 SKS, allowing high-achievers to enter the workforce or postgraduate studies 1.5 years ahead of traditional undergraduate and even International Undergraduate Program peers.
Jababeka as the ‘Living Laboratory’: Direct immersion in Southeast Asia’s largest industrial hub with 2,000+ MNCs, where students engage in Year 1 business projects and corporate diplomacy in a truly international community. This is IR education embedded in industry, not isolated in classrooms.
Elite Access & Global Immersion: President University IR transforms global affairs into a daily professional reality through weekly briefings with Foreign Ambassadors, UN Directors, and executives from top-tier MNCs, offering elite mentorship that transcends traditional textbooks. This immersive experience is powered by a 30-nation campus community and a third-year Global Mobility Program, ensuring students master intercultural diplomacy in a real-world "Mini-UN" environment before they even graduate.
Operational Statesmanship: We replace passive learning with
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This cluster explores how states and non-state actors use various strategies— from military power to diplomacy and intelligence — to manage, resolve, or engage in conflicts. Core Security: International Security. Thematic Electives: Study of War and Peace, Defense Policy, Analysis of Strategic Domain and Seapower and Maritime Affairs. Modern Threats: Security Revolution and Cyber Security and Conflict Studies.
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| Diplomacy Laboratory | This lab is the primary training ground for the practical "hard skills" of international relations. It benefits IR students by providing a simulated environment to master the mechanics of statecraft—including public speaking, diplomatic protocol, crisis negotiation, and table-top exercises. This is where students physically practice the art of diplomacy through mock summits and role-play scenarios, ensuring they graduate with the confidence and technical competence required for real-world diplomatic missions and foreign ministry assignments.Crisis Negotiation - Ambassadorial Practice - Protocol Mastery - Mock Summits. |
| President Center for International Studies (PRECIS) | PRECIS operates as the primary research think tank for the School of International Relations, specifically designed to cultivate students' academic and analytical rigor in strategic studies, global security, and foreign policy. For IR students, this facility is invaluable as a launchpad for scholarly publication and policy research, offering opportunities to work directly alongside senior experts on high-level projects ranging from maritime defense doctrines to counter-terrorism strategies. By engaging with PRECIS, students transition from passive learners to active researchers, gaining privileged access to assistantships, mentorship for publishing in reputable journals like AEGIS, and the critical analytical skills required for careers in intelligence, government analysis, and academia.Research hub for strategic studies - security analysis - foreign policy research. |
| President Center for UN Studies | This facility functions as a specialized academic hub dedicated to the research and promotion of the United Nations' core values, specifically the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unlike a simulation lab, this center benefits IR students by offering a rigorous academic environment for policy analysis and deep-dive research into global governance challenges. It provides students with opportunities to engage in high-level discourse on human rights, peace-building, and international development, preparing them for careers as policy advisors, UN staff members, or researchers who need a profound theoretical understanding of the UN system rather than just procedural mechanics.SDGs - Human Rights - Peace-building. |
| Indonesia-China Partnership Institution (ICPI-PU) | The ICPI-PU functions as a specialized strategic hub that allows IR students to examine the geopolitical and economic intricacies of one of the Asia-Pacific's most critical bilateral relationships. For aspiring diplomats and analysts, this institution offers a front-row seat to the dynamics of Sino-Indonesian cooperation, ranging from trade policy to cultural soft power. The facility benefits students by cultivating deep regional expertise and cross-cultural competence, ensuring they are competitive candidates for careers involving East Asian foreign policy, international trade, and transnational corporate relations.Sino-Indonesian relations - trade diplomacy - cultural soft power. |
| Adam Kurniawan Library | Supports academic and research activities by providing access to books, academic journals, and digital resources relevant to international relations and related disciplines. |
| Setsail BizAccel | Setsail BizAccel is a business accelerator program at President University, Indonesia, aimed at fostering an entrepreneurship ecosystem among students. The program includes initiatives such as the "Ready Set Sail" business incubation program and the "SetSail Startup Bootcamp."Social ventures - Startups - Innovation Project. |
Welcome to the Future of Diplomacy: Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Boardroom
Welcome to the International Relations (IR) Study Program at President University, where we don’t just teach you to read the global map—we prepare you to build the bridges that connect it. In today's volatile global economy, diplomacy has moved beyond the halls of government to become the very heartbeat of international business. Our mission is to forge "The Global Strategist"—a professional who combines the vision of a statesman, the precision of an analyst, with the speed of an entrepreneur.
At President University, we operate on the DNA of our founder, SD Darmono: Think Big, Start Small, and Move Fast. This philosophy is embedded in our optimized 3-year "Fast Track" pathway, which allows high-achieving students to complete all 144 SKS and enter the global workforce or prestigious postgraduate studies 1.5 years earlier than their peers at other institutions. We believe that time is your greatest asset, and our curriculum is designed to respect and maximize it. Move fast. Lead early.
Your learning journey here takes place in the "Living Laboratory" of Jababeka, Southeast Asia’s largest industrial hub. Surrounded by over 2,000 multinational corporations, you will engage in real-world corporate diplomacy and business projects from your very first year. Study IR inside a real global economy.
We replace passive learning with "Operational Statesmanship," providing you with professional toolkits in Sustainability (ESG) Reporting, Country Risk Analysis, and Policy Brief writing. Furthermore, our 2+1 Language Stack ensures you graduate not only with English fluency but also with professional certifications in Mandarin, Japanese, French, or Spanish, securing your place in any international boardroom.
Global immersion is our daily reality. You will experience direct mentorship through our Weekly Ambassadorial & Global Leader Series, learning statecraft from sitting foreign ambassadors, UN directors, and Fortune 500 executives. This elite access, combined with a hyper-diverse campus representing over 30 nationalities, creates a "Mini-UN" environment that naturally sharpens your intercultural negotiation skills. By your third year, you can choose to take your studies worldwide through our Global Mobility Program or pursue high-impact internships at embassies and international organizations.
We do not just want students who can define diplomacy; we want students who can execute it. Your time here will culminate in a Capstone Project focused on "Problem Ownership"—a tangible result, such as launching a social venture or conducting a risk audit for an MNC—that forms part of a portfolio of outcomes that will help you get recruited before graduation.
I invite you to join this elite community of global strategists and start building your ship while you sail. Welcome to the beginning of your global career.
Lead globally. Act strategically. Move fast.
Become The Global Strategist.
M. Sigit Andhi Rahman, S.I.P., M.A., Ph.D.
Head of International Relations Study Program President University
