An Introduction of Internationalisation in Food Science Doctoral Program : A Case Study of Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Abstract

Over decades, Indonesia is well known as agricultural country. Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) is one of the center universities for agricultural education. The Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) or Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), since its initiation in 1940 and its founding in 1963, has been growing into a diverse and innovative institution for higher education in agriculture and related areas including food science. In 2005, IPB has a student population of almost 25,000 and faculty member of 1,327. It currently consists of 9 faculties, 36 departments and offers diploma , and undergraduate, master and doctoral study programs (13, 34, 47 and 26 respectively) (Chozin, 2005). Ever since Graduate School of IPB was found in 1975, IPB has also been well-known as the pioneer of graduate program in Indonesia. With its wide range of contact and activities, supported by ample facilities and an excellent campus environment, IPB has become a leading player in nation building, especially in the area of agriculture of agriculture in a broad sense and rural development.…..