The Centre for International Affairs at Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang was established in response to the growing need for international engagement in the arts and higher education. As Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang gained recognition for its unique cultural and academic strengths, interest from international students, researchers, and partner institutions began to increase.

Initially focused on supporting a small number of visiting artists and students from Southeast Asia and Europe, the centre gradually expanded its role to assist with immigration processes, academic coordination, and cultural adaptation. Over time, the office has grown into a key liaison between Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang and global institutions, facilitating cross-border collaborations, student and faculty exchanges, and communication with national stakeholders such as the Directorate General of Higher Education and the Indonesian Immigration Office.

Today, the centre serves as a strategic hub bridging Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang’s local cultural identity with global opportunities in the fields of performing arts, visual arts, design, and cultural studies.