University clears stringent assessment with high score, reaffirming commitment to transparent and accountable governance

UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta has advanced to the 2025 Public Information Transparency Review conducted by Indonesia’s Central Information Commission, marking a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing push to strengthen transparent and integrity-driven governance. The achievement reflects compliance with the country’s Public Information Disclosure Law (Law No. 14/2008) and the institution’s efforts to institutionalize open access to public data.

UIN Sunan Kalijaga qualified for the review after undergoing a rigorous evaluation process. The university secured a score of 78.56 out of a maximum 80 on the initial questionnaire assessment—far surpassing the passing grade of 60. Only 13 State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) nationwide were invited to proceed to this advanced stage, which will take place from 18–20 November 2025 at the Grand Mercure Kemayoran in Jakarta.

The university’s progress follows a series of measures to formally strengthen its information governance framework. Earlier this year, UIN Sunan Kalijaga established its Public Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID) through Rector’s Decree No. 19 of 2025, issued on 30 January 2025. The PPID has since launched an official portal—ppid.uin-suka.ac.id—as the university’s primary channel for public information services.

The portal provides access to various categories of public documents in accordance with classifications set by the Central Information Commission. In addition to the online platform, the PPID also offers on-site services at the lobby of the General Administration Center Building, reflecting the university’s commitment to ensuring accessible, user-friendly information pathways for the public.

Before reaching the public review stage, the university underwent several preparatory steps mandated by the commission, including outreach, questionnaire monitoring, evaluation, and clarification. The technical processes were supported by Syaifullahil Maslul, M.H., Secretary of the Internal Audit Unit (SPI), particularly in completing the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)—a critical component of the transparency evaluation.

The upcoming Public Review will serve as the decisive phase in which PPID leaders from across institutions must demonstrate how transparency principles have been applied in practice.

“This achievement demonstrates UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s commitment to upholding transparency and public accountability,” said Rector Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, who also oversees the PPID. “Public information disclosure is not merely an administrative requirement—it is a moral responsibility for universities to serve society with honesty and professionalism.”

Prof. Noorhaidi also expressed full readiness for the next assessment stage. “We are prepared for the Public Review as part of our responsibility to the public. Transparency is a fundamental principle of university governance built on integrity.”

Progressing to the Public Review phase brings UIN Sunan Kalijaga closer to the 2025 Public Information Disclosure Award and Visitation, which will determine national rankings and classifications for transparency performance.

Prof. Mochamad Sodik, Vice Rector for Administration, Planning, and Finance and Chair of the PPID, emphasized that the advancement reflects collective work across the institution. “This success is the result of strong collaboration within the PPID team and support from all university units,” he said. “It proves that our information management system operates transparently, measurably, and in line with national standards.”

For UIN Sunan Kalijaga, public information disclosure is not viewed solely as a regulatory obligation but as a core element of good university governance. Transparency, accountability, and integrity remain the foundation of every public service process within the institution.