GIPE++ 2025 – Global Intercultural Project Experience

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Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (AJCUI) is proud to announce the opportunity for students to participate in GIPE++ 2025, an international project focused on global collaboration, sustainability, and community empowerment.

The Global Intercultural Project Experience (GIPE) is a prestigious cross-cultural initiative funded by DAAD for the period of 2025–2027. This program builds upon the success of previous GIPE projects from 2019 to 2023 and provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world sustainability challenges. The initiative is a collaboration between Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Germany, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Namibia University of Science and Technology in Namibia, and Universidad Católica San Pablo in Peru.

GIPE++ 2025 will focus on community development in Untung Jawa Island, Indonesia, with the aim of empowering local communities, restoring the natural environment, and sustaining future initiatives through interdisciplinary collaboration. Students will work on projects integrating digital technology, environmental science, business, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

 

 

Program Duration

The GIPE++ 2025 program will run from March to July 2025. As part of this program, selected students will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring School in Germany, which will take place from April 28 to May 9, 2025. Travel scholarships are available for eligible participants.

 

 

Eligibility and Requirements

The program is open to students who have completed at least four semesters of study at AJCUI. Applicants must have a strong academic record, proficiency in English (both oral and written), and excellent teamwork and communication skills. Students with a demonstrated interest in digital technology, sustainability, and community development are highly encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is available to students from the following fields of study:

• Information Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Business Administration, Marketing Communication, and Tourism

 

 

Application Process

Interested students must complete the registration form by January 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed based on academic performance, motivation, and alignment with the program’s objectives. Successful candidates will be notified accordingly.

For further details regarding GIPE++ 2025, students are encouraged to contact the International Office of Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia at international@atmajaya.ac.id or by phone at 0857-1916-2682 (Nawang). Additional information can also be found on the official GIPE website at gipe.thm-it.de.