BINUS University Embraces AI to Enhance Education and Operations
As BINUS University approaches its 45th anniversary, the institution is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on equipping the younger generation with high-quality, globally-relevant education. A key part of this transformation is the renewed collaboration with Microsoft to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into both the university’s operational processes and its learning systems. This move aligns with the global trend of increasing AI adoption in education, which has seen substantial growth recently.
Globally, the use of generative AI in education has risen dramatically from 44.5% in 2023 to 85.5% in 2024. BINUS University is at the forefront of this trend in Indonesia.
“In this new era of generative AI, integrating AI into the education industry is not merely an option, but a necessity,” stated Stephen Wahyudi Santoso, President of BINUS Higher Education & Professional Services. “By adopting AI technology, universities can cultivate a more inclusive and adaptable learning environment, meeting the needs of today’s students and preparing them for future challenges. We are partnering with Microsoft, our long-term ally, to responsibly integrate AI into various operational and teaching activities, aiming to build a more innovative generation.”
The integration of AI technology into BINUS began in 2021 and is currently being accelerated, with several key applications already implemented. These implementations range from data-driven planning to assisting faculty with administrative duties and improving institutional decision-making.
Improving Student Intake Planning Accuracy with AI
One of the challenges faced by educational institutions is planning the intake of new students effectively, in line with available resources and capacity. Thanks to Microsoft Azure Machine Learning technology, BINUS can now accurately predict student enrollment at its various campuses, including those outside Jakarta. The accuracy of these predictions has reached up to 90%.
With 14 campuses spread across 7 cities this improved prediction allows BINUS to allocate resources effectively. This includes classrooms, teaching staff, and campus facilities which supports sustainable education planning. Over time, this helps BINUS to balance growing demand and teaching capacity, ensuring a quality learning experience for every student.
Generative AI for Diploma Supplement Document Enhancement
Each year, BINUS University graduates over 10,000 students, each receiving a Diploma Supplement Document (DPI). This document details academic achievements, learning outcomes, and qualifications attained during their studies. As part of the newest innovation, BINUS has implemented summaries in the DPI, offering graduates a brief overview of their key accomplishments.
Creating these summaries traditionally required significant manual effort. Leveraging generative AI based on the Azure OpenAI Service, the summaries are automatically generated, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Using AI-generated summaries provides significant value to graduates. By highlighting critical achievements in a structured manner, graduates can effectively and efficiently represent their competencies to potential employers.
These concise and informative summaries help graduates get noticed during the job search. For employers, DPI summaries allow for a quick, comprehensive understanding of graduates’ capabilities. These AI-generated summaries offer relevant key points. This can help companies assess graduates effectively, aligned with their specific needs.
This application of AI increases operational efficiency and supports sustainability goals by reducing the usage of labor-intensive and resource-intensive manual processes. It demonstrates BINUS University’s commitment to adapting to current technologies, adding significant value for both students and industries, while guaranteeing that its graduates remain competitive in the global job market.
Continuous Innovation for the Future of AI-Based Education
Looking forward, BINUS plans to extend the integration of generative AI into more of its university activities. These changes aim to create a more personalized and relevant learning experience for students. They also seek to strengthen BINUS’s position in supporting an AI transformation inside of the education sector.
AI in Libraries for Richer Literature Access
Generative AI in the library will now be able to offer book recommendations to students. These recommendations are tailored to their majors and learning needs. These recommendations will be based on borrowing history and academic trends. This solution can help students to expand their knowledge in their fields of study.
AI Tutor for Enhanced Academic Mentorship
BINUS’s AI Tutor will assist faculty in providing more personalized and customized feedback and evaluations to students. By indexing learning materials and assessment criteria provided by lecturers, the AI Tutor can enable students to get faster suggestions for improvements.
Beelingua for Interactive Language Learning
BINUS is expanding its foreign language-learning capabilities through Beelingua. The Beelingua platform will be available for students. Offering generative AI for grammar checking, including Kanji support, the platform uses gamification to create a more interactive, engaging, and effective language learning environment.
These initiatives demonstrate BINUS’s commitment to building a more adaptive, efficient, and inclusive educational environment. Every AI-based solution is a step forward toward BINUS’s vision of equipping its students to be academically excellent and ready for future challenges.
“Educational institutions are essential in forming the outstanding talent needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow. At Microsoft, we believe that integrating AI technology into education systems responsibly can be a key catalyst for achieving these aspirations. Our collaboration with BINUS University reflects our shared vision toward empowering more inclusive, sustainable learning, contributing to Indonesia Emas 2045,” said Dharma Simorangkir, President Director of Microsoft Indonesia.
