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Welcome to the American Corners in Indonesia

American Corners are partnerships between the U.S. Embassy and major universities in Indonesia, and are part of a global network of nearly 700 similar venues around the world dedicated to strengthening connections between the American people and foreign audiences.

By hosting cultural programs, offering information on study opportunities in the USA, supporting local English learners and teachers, building stronger relations with alumni of U.S. universities and exchange programs, and providing access to research databases and authoritative information on the USA, our network of nine American Corners across Indonesia are committed to fostering closer people-to-people ties between the people of Indonesia and the USA, supporting greater collaboration between our two countries in the field of research and innovation, and empowering young Indonesians to connect with their counterparts in ASEAN, America and around the globe.

For more details on services and current programs at each corner, please contact them directly at the addresses below.

Programs and Services

  • American experts speak about different aspects of the United States
  • Visiting American scholars hold seminars and conferences together with local scholars
  • Indonesian alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs share their experience of the United States
  • Exhibits that illustrate the diversity of American culture and society
  • Educational advising on study opportunities in the USA
  • English teaching and learning activities with Regional English Language Office (RELO), English Language Fellow (ELF) or a number of language centers of host universities
  • English learning activities through regular classes, conversation/discussion clubs, educational gaming sessions, movie screenings
  • Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by vast American universities
  • Observation of American national and international holidays
  • Makerspace activities (3D printing and drawing, electronic circuits, invention kits, e-textiles)
  • Regular meetings, discussions attended by students, lecturers, and/or general public

The American Space at Istiqlal Mosque is a partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with the Voice Of Istiqlal Division of Istiqlal National Mosque in Jakarta. This partnership was solidified by an MOU on April 6, 2023.

This space offers a wide range of public programs, print and multimedia resources to facilitate the general public interested in learning about American policies, society, culture and values, as well as English learning and study in the U.S.  Visitors also have access to eLibraryUSA, a virtual library with access to scholarly and research journals as well as news and magazines.

This is the only American Space located in a Mosque and includes outreach activities focused on democracy, interfaith dialogue, human rights, and diversity along with promoting education and skills-building for youth ages 18-35.

The Space is a large, flexible room in the Mosque library with books, computers, and a projector and screen.  It can accommodate about 40 people for in-person programs.

The American Space at Istiqlal Mosque is open to the general public and visitors may benefit from the resources and programming for free.

Director: Dr. Rosita Tandos
Staff/Program Manager: Dr. Budi Utomo

Address:
Perpustakaan Masjid Istiqlal

Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma,Pasar Baru, Kec. Sawah BesarJakarta Pusat 10710

Phone/Fax: +62-857-8018-8570
E-mail: voiceofistiqlal@gmail.com
Website: https://voist.istiqlal.or.id

Social Media:

Instagram: voiceofistiqlalFacebook: voiceofistiqlalTwitter: voiceofistiqlal

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM – 4.00 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesia Public Holidays

The American Corner of Universitas Andalas (AC UNAND) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with Andalas University (UNAND). AC UNAND was opened on March 6, 2014.

The Corner is the latest addition to American Corners network in Indonesia. It provides access to information about the United States and offers various programs aim to enhance the mutual understanding between United States and Indonesia.

AC UNAND currently holds numerous information sources covering diverse aspects of the United States society, values and cultures. Visitors can obtain this information through books, e-books, movies DVD, music CDs, games and eLibraryUSA, a virtual library which provide access to prominent academic journals, periodicals, and other authoritative databases.

The Corner has very active volunteers whom regularly held program and event related to youth needs and interest.

Director: Dr. Ir. Irawati Chaniago
Progam Director: Rika Isnarti

Address:
American Corner Universitas Andalas
Gedung Perpustakaan Lantai 2
Kampus Limau Manis Padang, 25163

Phone: +62 751 71181
Fax: +62 751 71085
Email: amcorunand@gmail.com
Website: http://unand.ac.id/id/

Social Media:

Facebook: pojokamerika.unand
Twitter: @AmcorUnand
YouTube: AmCor UNAND
Instagram: amcorunand

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday:  08:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 3.00 PM
Closed on Sunday and Indonesia Public Holidays

The American Corner of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (AC UIN Jakarta) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (UIN Jakarta). It was opened on March 18, 2004.

The Corner offers programs/activities frequently and extensive information resources about a diverse aspect of American policies, values, society and culture. One of the valuable information resources available at AC UIN Jakarta is eLibraryUSA, a virtual library with access to scholarly and research journals as well as news and magazines. Users could access eLibraryUSA using Corner’s public PCs connected to a dedicated high-speed internet. WiFi is also available in Corner’s vicinity.

AC UIN Jakarta opens for public. Users can use its resources and attend activities for free. Please contact AC UIN Jakarta directly to get more details about its upcoming public programs.

Director: Drs. Helmi Hidayat, MA
Librarian: Risma Itawari

Address:
Gedung Pusat Perpustakaan Lt. 7
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 95
Ciputat, Jakarta 15412

Phone: +62 21 2931 3915
Fax: +62 21 749 2833
E-mail: amcor_uinjkt@yahoo.co.id
Website: http://www.uinjkt.ac.id

Social Media:
Facebook: amcor.uinjkt
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner of Institut Teknologi Bandung (AC ITB) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

John A. Heffern (Deputy Chief of Mission of U.S. Embassy Jakarta) and Prof. Dr. Ir. Djoko Santoso (Rector ITB 2005-2010) jointly opened the Corner on February 19, 2008.

AC ITB offers a wide range of public programs, prints and multimedia resources to facilitate the general public whose interests to learn about American policies, society, cultures and values, including English learning and study in the U.S.  One of the valuable information resources available at AC ITB is eLibraryUSA, a virtual library with access to scholarly and research journals as well as news and magazines

As the only American Corner in Indonesia hosted by an Engineering and Technology School, AC ITB also provides access to 3D printers. The Corner visitors could utilize the technology to produce 3D objects for non-commercial purposes.

AC ITB opens for public and users can benefit from its programs, services, and facility (including 3D printer) at no cost.  Please contact AC ITB directly to get more details about its upcoming public programs.

Advisor: Lusia Marliana Nurani, Ph.D
Director: Yoka Adam Nugraha, S.Sos
Librarian: Dwina F. Shiddiq, S.Sos

Address:
Perpustakaan Pusat ITB (Gd.Biru)
Jl. Ganesha 10
Bandung 40132

Phone: +62 22 250 0089
Fax: +62 22 250 0089
E-mails: americancorner@lib.itb.ac.id; amcorner.itb@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lib.itb.ac.id

Social Media:
Facebook: americancorneritb

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner of UIN Walisongo Semarang (AC UIN Semarang) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with State Islamic University Walisongo Semarang (UIN Semarang). AC UIN Semarang opened on January 25, 2005.

The Corner currently holds around 1700 collection titles covering a diverse aspects of the United States society, values, cultures and policy. They are available in books, audio books, e-books, DVD movies, CDs music, and games. It also provides access to eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of academic and research resources, news and magazine. In additions to information resources, AC UIN Semarang conducts a various programs and activities. Both resources and activities/program events are open for public for free. Please contact AC UIN Semarang directly to get more details about its upcoming public programs.

Director: Miswan, S.Ag, SIP, M. Hum
Staff: Lina Sugiarti, S.Pd.

Address:
American Corner UIN Walisongo
Gedung Perpustakaan Lantai 2
Kampus III, Jalan Raya Ngaliyan Km. 2
Semarang

Phone: +62 760 3921
Email: amcorner_ws@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.walisongo.ac.id

The American Corner of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (AC UMY) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY). AC UMY opened on April 25, 2004.

AC UMY has an extensive collection titles outlining a diverse aspects of American society, cultures, values and policies. They are available in both print and multimedia formats, such as gaming, DVD movies, CD music and many more. A highlight of information resources accessible at the Corner is eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of academic and research resources, news and magazine.

English learning program is one of the Corner’s popular activities. Users could improve their English comprehension by participating in Corner’s movie screenings, conversation clubs, grammar classes, and gaming sessions.

Both resources and program activities are open for public at no cost. Please contact AC ITB directly to get more details about its upcoming public programs.

Director: Puthut Ardianto
Assistant: Ananda Taqwa

Address:
Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
Central Library Building, 2nd Floor
Jl. Brawijaya, Kasihan, Bantul
Yogyakarta 55183

Phone: +62 274 3867656 ext. 178
Fax: +62 274 749 2833
E-mail: umy.amcor@gmail.com
Website: http://www.umy.ac.id

Social Media:

Facebook: amcorner.umy
Twitter: @amcorUMY
Instagram: amcorumy
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed on Sunday and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner Universitas Airlangga (AC UNAIR)  is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with Airlangga University (UNAIR).  It was opened on May 12, 2004.

AC UNAIR currently holds an approximately 2200 collection titles that tell stories and outline narratives about a diverse aspects of the United States policies, society, values and cultures. They come in books, audiobooks, DVD movies, CD music and games. Users and visitors of AC UNAIR could also obtain information through eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of academic and research resources, news and magazine. In terms of programming, the Corner frequently hosts English learning activities.

All activities or program events and resources are open for public for free. Information on program events is available by contacting the AC UNAIR directly.

Director: Agung Budi Kristiawan, S.Sos
Assistant: Wahyuni Assadullah

Address:
3rd Floor of Main Library
Airlangga University Kampus B
Jln. Dharmawangsa Dalam
Surabaya 60286

Phone: +62 31 505 5295
Fax: +62 31 505 5294
E-mail: amcor.unair@gmail.com
Website: http://amcor.lib.unair.ac.id/

Social Media:

Facebook: unair.americancorner
Twitter: @unairlibamcor
Instagram: amcorunair

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner of Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (AC UMM) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). AC UMM opened on September 8, 2004.

AC UMM offers a wide range of public programs to engage general public whose interests in American policies, culture, society and values. Being supported with a dedicated-high speed internet connection, the Corner hosts not only the in-persons programs but also digital and virtual ones. The Corner’s regular program on English learning is one of the popular programs amongst English learners and teachers in Malang area. An EducationUSA Advising Center is located next to the Corner to serve those who need consultation on study in the U.S.

To facilitate Indonesians to learn about America, AC UMM shares info about America through its prints and multimedia collection titles, like DVD movies, CD music and gaming. For research purpose, the Corner also provides access to eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of academic and research resources, news and magazine.

All resources and activities/program events at AC UMM are open for public for free.  Please contact AC UMM directly to get more details about its upcoming public programs.

Advisor: Drs. Soeparto
Director: Dr. Ahmad Habib, M.A.
Assistant: Heru Wibowo, S.Pd

Address:
3rd Floor, Main Library, Kampus III
Jl. Raya Tlogomas 246
Malang 65144

Phone: +62 341 464 318 ext. 229
Fax: +62 341 463 345
E-mail: americancorner_umm@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.umm.ac.id

Social Media:

Facebook: Amcor UMM
Twitter: @amcorUMM
Instagram: amcorumm
Youtube: Amcor Umm
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closed on Sunday and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner of Universitas Tanjungpura (AC UNTAN) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with Tanjungpura University (UNTAN)

AC UNTAN was opened on February 16, 2012 by U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Prof. Dr. Thamrin Usman (Rector UNTAN, 2011-2015).

The Corner facilitates Indonesians to learn about American society, cultures, values, and polices through its extensive collection of prints, multimedia and online resources such as eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of academic and research journals as well as news and magazines.

AC UNTAN regularly runs hundreds of English teaching and learning programs through activities like grammar classes, conversation/discussion clubs, movie screening, gaming and competitions. In some special occasions, to further tell stories about America, the Corner conducts camp or workshop programs. Additionally, the Corner also offers access to 3D printer. User could use this fun technology to experiment with and print 3D objects for non-commercial purpose

The Corner opens for the general public and its services, facility, programs are available for free. Contact AC UNAND directly to find out and participate in its upcoming public programs.

Director: Stella Prancisca
Vice Director: Yusawinur Barella

Address:
American Corner Universitas Tanjungpura
UPT Perpustakaan Lt. 2
Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak
Kalimantan Barat

Phone: +62 561 571 561
Fax: +62 561 571 498
E-mail: amcor.untan@gmail.com

Social Media:

Facebook: amcor.untan
Twitter: @amcor_untan
Instagram: amcoruntan
Youtube: Amcor Untan

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesian Holidays

The American Corner of Universitas Pattimura (AC UNPATTI) is the partnership program between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia with Pattimura University (UNPATTI). AC UNPATTI was opened on September 17, 2013.

The Corner currently has a vast collection of books, periodicals and access to eLibraryUSA, a virtual library that consists of scholarly and research journals as well as news and magazines

Strategically located in Ambon which has robust development and dynamics youth community, the Corner has a strong English program to accommodate local youth interest in English learning and teaching as well as American society, values, and culture. It is also a place for students to hold various events, workshops, and collaborative learning.

AC UNPATTI opens for general public and visitors could benefit from its service, facility and programming for free

Director: Christian Lewier
Librarian: Leonora Hahuwa

Address:
American Corner Universitas Pattimura
Gedung Perpustakaan Lantai 1
Kampus Unpatti Poka
Jalan Ir. M. Putuhena
Ambon 97233

Phone/Fax: +62 911 3825208
E-mail: americancornerunpatti@yahoo.co.id
Website: https://unpatti.ac.id/

Social Media:

Twitter: @Amcor_unpatti
Instagram: ac.unpatti

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:30 AM – 4.30 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Indonesia Public Holidays

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