UII Industrial Engineering at “A Day as an FTI Student”

A wave of excitement filled the KH. Mas Mansur Building at the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) as hundreds of high school students took part in the “A Day as a Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI) Student” event. Held on Thursday (June 19), this activity was part of FTI’s effort to introduce its study programs— including the undergraduate Industrial Engineering program— to future students early on.

One of UII’s active Industrial Engineering students, Dinda Meilia Rhepon, also joined the event as the MC, adding a warm and welcoming touch to the atmosphere. The event kicked off with opening remarks from the Head of the Industrial Engineering Department, Dr. Drs. Imam Djati Widodo, M.Eng.Sc. In his speech, Dr. Imam highlighted how important it is to expand one’s knowledge in both engineering and management even from high school. He also pointed out that UII’s Industrial Engineering program isn’t just about technical stuff—it also aims to shape students into adaptable and innovative future leaders.

“We’re not just producing technical experts—we’re nurturing future leaders of the nation. Industrial Engineering is the bridge between technology and decision-making,” he emphasized.

Getting a Taste of Industrial Engineering World

After the opening session, participants were divided into several mini classes based on their chosen departments, including Industrial Engineering. This class featured materials on Supply Chain and Design Thinking, which really caught the students’ attention. One of them, Goldiano L.K. Syafi Divinyaru from SMA Negeri 1 Ngaglik, said he was really excited to finally understand how products are designed, tested for feasibility, and delivered to consumers.

“I learned how important it is to choose the right suppliers and manage product distribution. It gave me a whole new perspective on the industrial world,” he shared.

Goldiano also said he was amazed at how active UII’s Industrial Engineering students are—both in internal projects and international collaborations.

“Honestly, I wasn’t sure if UII and its students were that active. But after seeing it firsthand, I found out that UII’s Industrial Engineering program actually has a lot of partnerships, both locally and internationally. That really surprised and impressed me,” he added.

Naura, a student from Bantul, felt the same way. She said she became even more interested in Industrial Engineering after joining the event.

“I think Industrial Engineering covers a wide field, the job opportunities are flexible, and now I’m even more curious to learn more about it,” she said.

Laboratorium Tour Session

After the mini class session, participants joined a campus tour and lab visit to explore the various Industrial Engineering facilities within FTI UII. Throughout the tour, their enthusiasm was clear, especially in how curious they were about the labs and hands-on activities carried out by the students.

Besides giving a deeper introduction to UII and the Industrial Engineering program, the event also aimed to spark student interest and motivation in exploring the world of higher education. Through this program, UII’s Industrial Engineering department hopes participants will feel more confident and assured when choosing a study path that matches their interests and potential.

Syawarani Gayatri