The Belt and Road Architectural University International Consortium (BRAUIC) was established on October 10, 2017, in Beijing, with 44 founding universities from 19 countries, including Russia, Poland, France, the UK, and the USA. It focuses on fostering technological innovation and creating collaborative platforms for global universities.
In 2021, ITS became the first Indonesian member of BRAUIC, marking a significant milestone in its collaborative efforts. Operating under principles of equality, openness, and win-win cooperation, BRAUIC aims to cultivate high-quality international engineering talent, promote urban-rural development along the Belt and Road, and encourage innovation. Its initiatives include academic exchanges, joint research, cultural and sports activities, student and staff mobility, and promoting the Chinese language.
Access to BRAUIC gives ITS the following:
Potential activities with ITS through BRAUIC include collaborative programs in architecture, civil engineering, smart cities, sustainable building, and technological innovation. ITS could host or join Global Project-Based Learning programs, such as sustainable building projects, Surabaya urban case studies, waterfront development, green building solutions, and industry-based collaboration with partners like KONE. BRAUIC also supports student and staff mobility, academic conferences, science and technology competitions, cultural programs, and international innovation platforms.
ITS could also promote short-term international programs through BRAUIC, including CommTECH Camp, summer schools, smart city programs, digital construction workshops, BIM, AI-powered urban management, 3D printing, ecological restoration, and youth forums. These activities can help ITS strengthen global partnerships, increase inbound international students, support cross-border credit transfer, and expand its role as an Indonesian member of BRAUIC.