Welcome Message from Universitas Padjadjaran
It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. We are proud that Universitas Padjadjaran will be joining as co-host for the upcoming conference, working alongside our respected global partners to strengthen higher education across the Asia Pacific.
Universitas Padjadjaran is recognised as one of Indonesia’s leading universities, reflected in its consistent progress within QS global and regional rankings across major academic clusters including health sciences, social sciences, economics, business, law, and the humanities. These achievements affirm our commitment to academic rigour, research distinction, and interdisciplinary scholarship that advances knowledge and leadership for the region.
Being co-host of the QS Higher Ed Conference: Asia Pacific 2026 is a role we receive with deep dedication to contribution and shared academic leadership. This responsibility reflects our continued commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation, expanding strategic networks, and fostering long-term academic progress throughout the Asia Pacific.
As we gather in Bali a global crossroads for scholarly dialogue and cultural exchange we hope this conference continues to serve as a stage for intellectual collaboration, mutual learning, and progressive transformation across universities and sectors. On behalf of Universitas Padjadjaran, we extend our warmest welcome to Indonesia and wish you a rewarding and insightful conference experience.
Let us jointly advance university futures by strengthening institutions and inspiring generations across the Asia Pacific through purposeful knowledge exchange and enduring cooperation.
Prof Arief Sjamsulaksan Kartasasmita
Rector
Universitas Padjadjaran