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Unisa Yogyakarta Establishes Itself as a Globally Competitive Campus at 34 Years Old

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‘Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta has established itself as a globally competitive campus. Unisa Yogyakarta has achieved various accomplishments at both the national and international levels.

Unisa Yogyakarta Rector Warsiti said that Unisa Yogyakarta has come a long way. This long journey has led Unisa Yogyakarta to a new phase, namely the phase of strengthening quality and expanding networks at the national and global levels.

“We are no longer just talking about survival and development, but about how Unisa Yogyakarta can emerge as an internationally reputable university capable of making a real contribution to humanity,” said Warsiti during the 34th Anniversary Open Senate Session of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta, at the Convention Hall of the Walidah Dahlan Mosque, Unisa Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (14/10/2025).

Warsiti said that the direction of Unisa Yogyakarta’s development until 2035 is realized through improving academic and research standards that are globally competitive, strengthening international cooperation, and creating an inclusive, green, healthy, and adaptive campus ecosystem in line with technological developments.

“This is a journey that does not stop at this point. Every achievement today becomes a stepping stone to go higher tomorrow, for the realization of Unisa Yogya as an internationally renowned university that is down to earth. Remaining rooted in progressive Islamic values and national culture, sensitive to the needs of society and not losing its identity as a university born from the spirit of Aisyiyah and Muhammadiyah’s da’wah,” said Warsiti.

Unisa Yogyakarta has also established international collaborations, which are an important part of Unisa Yogyakarta’s global strategy. By 2025, Unisa Yogyakarta has carried out 63 international activities and established partnerships with 195 world-class partners. Through programs such as international conferences, joint research, and student exchanges, Unisa Yogyakarta continues to expand its reach and impact at the global level.

Some of Unisa Yogyakarta’s Achievements

Currently, Unisa Yogyakarta has achieved Excellent institutional accreditation from BAN-PT, with 55% of its study programs accredited as excellent, 18% as very good, and the rest as good by the Independent Accreditation Agency (LAM). In addition to program accreditation, Unisa Yogyakarta has achieved several national rankings, including an Excellent rating in the simkatmawa assessment and a top cluster in research performance evaluation.

Unisa Yogyakarta also continues to grow and develop at the global level, as evidenced by its improved ranking in UI GreenMetric (42nd among national universities and 407th among international/global universities). Additionally, Unisa Yogyakarta is ranked 14th among private universities in Indonesia and 1,358th internationally according to The Higher Education (THE), as well as being ranked in webometrics and unirank (top Islamic university), affirming Unisa Yogyakarta’s commitment to maintaining quality as it strives to become an internationally renowned university.

This consistency in maintaining quality has brought Unisa various appreciations and awards that are clear evidence of the institution’s excellence. In the 2024-2025 academic year, Unisa Yogyakarta received several awards, including Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (PTMA) with the Third Most AIK Research and Publications in 2025, followed by the 2025 Campus Entrepreneurial Marketing Award, the 2025 LLDikti V Public Relations Award, the 2024 Diktisaintek Award, the 2025 IDEAS AWARDS, and the 3rd Most Productive Higher Education Institution Award in the LLDIKTI V Region in STEM Research in 2025.

Appreciation for Unisa Yogyakarta’s Long Journey

The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek), Brian Yuliarto, encourages universities in Indonesia to not only adapt to the times, but to become the main drivers of the rapidly changing world of science and technology. He also expressed his appreciation for the long journey of Unisa Yogyakarta, which is now 34 years old.

“Thirty-four years is not just a number, but reflects and proves a long journey that embodies perseverance and dedication to what we are building together at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology,” said Brian.

Brian urged the campus not to be passive in the midst of major changes in higher education. According to him, these changes are marked by the rapid development of science, technology, and innovation. “The world of higher education should not merely adapt, but become the driving force of change itself,” said Brian.

Brian emphasized the importance of the role of universities in bringing research and innovation to the community. He introduced the Dikti Saintek Berdampak (Impactful Science and Technology) movement, which ensures that research results do not stop at academic circles, but touch real life. “We want research and innovation to not stop at laboratories or scientific journals, but to be present in the environment around campuses, in markets, in rice fields, in hospitals, in industries, in coffee shops, and in MSMEs around campuses,” said Brian.

Brian also believes that from the classrooms of Unisa Yogyakarta, from the laboratories, and from its community service activities, future generations with character, intelligence, and a servant’s heart will emerge. The Ministry of Education and Culture will continue to support Unisa Yogyakarta’s efforts to strengthen research, innovation, and community service.

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Unisa Charity Fun Run 2025 Encourages the Community to Live Healthily and Care for Others

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Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta held the Unisa Charity Fun Run 2025 around the Unisa Yogyakarta campus on Sunday (12/10/2025). The Unisa Charity Fun Run 2025 agenda is a manifestation of Unisa Yogyakarta’s commitment as a health-oriented campus and an effort to foster a spirit of sharing with others.

“We have organized the Unisa Charity Fun Run 2025 as an effort to reflect Unisa’s commitment to being a health-conscious campus. We want to encourage the academic community and the general public to start getting used to a healthy lifestyle,” said the Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti.

Fun Run 2025

Warsiti emphasized that this event is not just a running event, but also aims to raise awareness of the importance of healthy living. “As a health-oriented university, we will continue to encourage the community and the entire academic community to always practice healthy living behaviors,” said Warsiti.

Warsiti said that 500 participants were registered for the 2025 Unisa Charity Fun Run. However, due to the high enthusiasm of the community, many additional participants joined spontaneously.

As part of Unisa Yogyakarta’s concern for education, a donation of Rp20 million was also distributed at this event. The donation was given to outstanding children at the orphanage.

“Through this activity, we want to foster a spirit of sharing, in line with the social values and spirit of Al-Ma’un that is the spirit of this university. Hopefully, this assistance can be a stimulus for them to continue to be enthusiastic and achieve in the future,” explained Warsiti.

The Social Welfare Council of the Regional Leadership of ‘Aisyiyah Special Region of Yogyakarta (PWA DIY), Sri Handayani, expressed her appreciation for Unisa Yogyakarta’s concern for the education of children in orphanages.

“We are very happy with the attention given by Unisa Yogyakarta to our children who really need support. They live in dormitories, far from their parents, and some of them don’t even have families who can be there for them or help them,” said Sri.

Sri revealed that the assistance from Unisa Yogyakarta is very beneficial for the younger generation. “Education is the foundation of the future and the key to a better and more successful life. Especially for children who may have been neglected,” said Sri.

Sri also hopes that Unisa Yogyakarta will continue to grow and provide even greater benefits to the community. “We also hope that other orphanages will receive assistance from Unisa Yogyakarta in the future,” said Sri.

It is known that the Unisa Charity Fun Run 2025 is part of the Unisa Festival, which is a series of events celebrating the 34th anniversary of Unisa Yogyakarta. Previously, various activities were also held, such as tree planting, the International Culture Festival, and the Kick Off for New Student Admissions (PMB).

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Unisa Yogyakarta Committed to Providing Inclusive Education Through Various Scholarships in PMB 2026/2027

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Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta held the Kick Off for New Student Admissions (PMB) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year at the Convention Hall of the Walidah Dahlan Mosque, Unisa Yogyakarta, on Saturday (10/11/2025). 3,000 students are targeted to enroll at Unisa Yogyakarta for the 2026/2027 academic year, with various scholarships available.

Unisa Yogyakarta Rector Warsiti said that the Kick Off PMB event was held early as a form of Unisa Yogyakarta’s readiness to welcome the new academic year with renewed enthusiasm. “We are targeting 3,000 new students for the 2026/2027 academic year. Last year, Unisa Yogyakarta successfully reached 2,500 students. So we want to increase that by around 500 students,” said Warsiti.

In addition to preparing promotional strategies and partnerships with schools, Unisa Yogyakarta is also strengthening its social commitment through various scholarship schemes. “We want to provide learning opportunities for students with potential, especially those who are economically disadvantaged. They can study with a spirit of independence and achieve excellence at Unisa Yogyakarta,” added Warsiti.

This year’s Kick Off PMB is also part of the Unisa Festival 2025 series as part of the 34th anniversary of Unisa Yogyakarta. The event was attended by representatives from partner high schools/vocational schools, not only those under Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah, but also a number of public schools.

According to Warsiti, PMB activities are not only oriented towards accepting new students, but also provide momentum to strengthen cooperation in the fields of community service, improving teacher and student competencies, and expanding educational networks.

Unisa Yogyakarta also continues to be committed to improving its quality. This is evident in the fact that Unisa Yogyakarta has received Excellent accreditation. The performance of Unisa Yogyakarta graduates has also been recognized in the world of work.

“We have seen for ourselves how skilled, outstanding, and professional Unisa Yogyakarta students and graduates are. This is proof that Unisa Yogyakarta has succeeded in producing competent graduates,” said Edy Prajaka, Chair of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Guidance Counseling Teachers Council (MGBK DIY).

Edy also commended Unisa Yogyakarta’s student enrollment achievements in the previous year. “Unisa Yogyakarta is a private university in DIY that has not experienced a decline in student numbers,” said Edy.

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In the wake of extreme weather, UNISA Yogyakarta security guards and cleaning service staff are trained to use PPE

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In the aftermath of an incident involving a number of trees falling due to heavy rain and strong winds a few days ago, Universitas `Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta took immediate action. Field staff were trained in the proper and safe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The activity, organized by the Asset and General Affairs Bureau (BAU) on Wednesday (October 8, 2025), targeted the frontline workers of the campus. These include security guards, cleaning service staff, and parking attendants who face various risks on the field every day.

UNISA’s K3 and Security Coordinator, Nindha Prabaningrum, S.Ftr., Ftr, M.PH., emphasized the importance of preparedness. According to her, the fallen tree incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can occur in the workplace.

“PPE serves as the last line of defense that protects the body from danger, such as what happened a few days ago when rain and wind hit the UNISA Yogyakarta campus,” said Nindha in her presentation.

This awareness campaign is not just theoretical. Participants were invited to practice how to properly wear various types of PPE, from safety helmets, gloves, to boots. They were ensured to understand how to use the equipment effectively in emergency situations. This step was taken by UNISA Yogyakarta to ensure the safety of its workers and create a safer campus environment.

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UNISA Yogyakarta Opens New Research Laboratory, Urges Lecturers and Students to Not Only Pursue Publications

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Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta officially launched its Integrated Research Laboratory on Wednesday (October 8, 2025). This new facility is expected to become a melting pot for researchers and students to produce cross-disciplinary innovations.

The laboratory, located in the Siti Bariyah Building, houses various specialized research labs. These include the Biotechnology Lab, Information Technology Lab, Architecture Lab, Physical Therapy Lab, Nutrition Lab, and Animal Testing Lab.

During the inauguration, the Head of the UNISA Yogyakarta Laboratory Unit, Dr. Dhesi Ari Astuti, S.SiT., M.Kes., delivered a strong message. She expressed her hope that this facility would not only symbolize progress but also transform the research culture on campus.

“We hope this laboratory will become a space for collaboration. The hope is that research results will not only end up in publications, but will also have a real impact on society,” said Dhesi.

In line with this, Research Coordinator Wiwit Probowati, S.Si., M. Biotech., PhD., added that the main objective is to motivate students to actively participate in technology-based research and innovation.

The launch event also featured an online seminar attended by 130 participants. With the establishment of this integrated research laboratory, UNISA Yogyakarta reaffirms its commitment to becoming a university that excels not only in teaching but also in impactful research.

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