The Joy and Pride of Parents of New Students at UNISA Yogyakarta

Emotion and pride enveloped the parents of new students at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta. They admitted that they not only entrusted their children’s academic education to the university, but also entrusted their sons and daughters to be cared for with great attention. Parents from various regions gave positive impressions of this year’s new student admissions, while the university emphasized its commitment to producing an outstanding generation.

One parent from Gorontalo, Yusuf Khalib, recounted his child’s struggle to enter Unisa Yogyakarta. He said that his child had applied to Unisa Yogyakarta twice, and this year was successfully accepted into the desired study program. He also appreciated Unisa Yogyakarta’s excellent reception from the start.

“My child was accepted into Anesthesiology. We hope that the faculty members can educate our child to become a professional anesthesiologist. We know that at Unisa Yogyakarta, our child is not only educated but also nurtured,” said Yusuf during the New Student Parent Meeting at Unisa Yogyakarta’s Convention Hall on Saturday (September 13, 2025).

The parents of one of the new psychology students, Nirmala Deti, also had a good impression of Unisa Yogyakarta from the moment they arrived. “For us Sumatrans, it’s been a wonderful experience. To this day, thank God, we are very confident in entrusting our child here. Our child not only gains knowledge but is also cared for,” said Nirmala.

Nirmala mentioned that she feels more at ease leaving her child at Unisa Yogyakarta. This is because the lecturers also treat the students as their own children. “At first, we were a bit hesitant, as she is our daughter and our youngest child, but because the lecturers treat our child as their own, we can be at ease and have peace of mind,” she said.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti, stated that Unisa Yogyakarta accepts all segments of society, not just the upper class. This is reflected in the availability of scholarships for academically outstanding students who are economically disadvantaged. “Unisa Yogyakarta is here not just for certain groups, but for everyone,” said Warsiti.

Although open to all groups, Unisa Yogyakarta remains strict in selecting students. This year, out of a total of 12,331 applicants, 2,508 new students were accepted. The students accepted at Unisa Yogyakarta come from various regions in Indonesia, and some even come from abroad.

“It was not an easy struggle, but your sons and daughters have become winners, having fought hard to win at Unisa Yogyakarta. There are students from abroad, Thailand, Timor Leste, Ghana, Sudan, Nigeria,” said Warsiti.

The trust of parents and new students is also inseparable from Unisa Yogyakarta’s achievements so far. Especially now that Unisa Yogyakarta has been accredited as Excellent, which proves the quality of Unisa Yogyakarta. “Alhamdulillah, in less than 8 years, Unisa Yogyakarta has been accredited as an Excellent institution,” said Warsiti.

Supriyatiningsih, a member of the Unisa Yogyakarta Board of Trustees (BPH), noted that Unisa Yogyakarta has established collaborations not only domestically but also internationally, including with developed countries like Germany. She hopes that graduates from Unisa Yogyakarta will also be able to make a name for themselves and represent Unisa Yogyakarta and Indonesia on the global stage.

Supriyatiningsih said that the university would support students in achieving their dreams. “We also ask for the support of parents. Once they have entered the ‘fast track’, we will open the door for them. God willing, the BPH will discuss with the rectorate the possibility of free tuition,” she said.

During the event, there was also a dialogue session with Ratna Yunita Setiyani Subardjo, a psychology lecturer at Unisa Yogyakarta. Ratna discussed the role of parents in building an excellent generation.