By the grace of God,UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta was ranked first among the State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) in terms of popularity among Prospective New Students who applied through the 2023 National Academic Achievement Selection (SPAN-PTKIN). This information was announced by the National Committee for New Student Admissions PTKIN 2023, on March 7 2023 through the official SPAN-UMPTKIN website.

SPAN-PTKIN is a national selection pattern for all colleges in one integrated system by the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia for students of MA/MAK/SMA/SMK/Formal Diniyah Education/Equality Education Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah/Mu’adalah Muallimin/Mua’dalah Salafiyah who sit in the final class of 2023. SPAN-PTKIN is a national selection program for students who want to enroll in State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) in Indonesia. It is based on academic performance and portfolio, without written exams. It is free of charge for students.

UIN Sunan Kalijaga has attracted the highest number of applicants among the 59 PTKINs (Islamic Higher Education Institutions) in Indonesia, with a total of 31,931 applicants competing for 4,252 seats across various study programs. The university offers 24 religious study programs for the SPAN-PTKIN path, with a quota of 545 seats. This achievement highlights the quality, trust, and reputation of UIN Sunan Kalijaga as one of the top PTKINs in Indonesia.

UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta takes second place with 29,467 interested applicants, followed closely by UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung with 28,960 applicants, and UIN Walisongo Semarang with 19,418 applicants. Last but not least, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang secures the fifth spot with 18,714 aspiring students.

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Prof. Dr. Phil Al Makin, M.A., the rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, welcomes this achievement with open arms and expresses his gratitude to the public for their trust in UIN Sunan Kalijaga. He also extends appreciation to the Admissions team and everyone who has contributed to advancing the quality of education at UIN Sunan Kalijaga.

This remarkable achievement in claiming the first position in the 2023 SPAN PTKIN is a testament to UIN Sunan Kalijaga's continuous efforts to enhance the quality of education and develop exciting programs that attract prospective students.

“UIN Sunan Kalijaga is humbled by the trust and support we have received from the community. As the first Islamic university in Yogyakarta,and the only one with the outstanding accreditation, we are proud to offer a total of 64 study programs, including those at undergraduate, master’s,and doctoral levels. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our obtaining international accreditations from AUN-QA and FIBAA, and our students’ remarkable achievements in various fieldsare a testament to their hard work and dedication. We remain dedicated to producing outstanding graduates who can contribute to society.We thank you for your trust in UIN Sunan Kalijaga.” said rector.

UIN Sunan Kalijaga attracts many prospective students with its diverse and inclusive campus environment. The university respects and celebrates all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As a sign of its commitment to interfaith dialogue and harmony, the university has conferred honorary doctorates to three prominent figures from different religious traditions: PBNU (Nahdlatul Ulama), PP Muhammadiyah (Muhammadiyah), and the Vatican. These honorees have made significant contributions to fostering peace and tolerance among different faiths, both nationally and globally.

The university hopes that this achievement will inspire its academic community to pursue excellence and innovation in their fields of study and to produce beneficial works for society. (Ihza)