YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — UIN Sunan Kalijaga said its master’s and doctoral programs are structured to emphasize academic rigor, methodological training, and research integrity, as higher education institutions navigate technological change and increasing expectations for research quality.

The university conveyed the message during the orientation for new postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Rector Noorhaidi Hasan said postgraduate students are expected to engage with existing scholarship and situate their research within broader academic discussions at national and international levels.

“At the graduate level, students need to understand the intellectual context of their field, including ongoing debates and recent research developments,” he said, noting that familiarity with prior studies is essential for positioning new research.

He added that theses and dissertations are encouraged to be designed with academic publication in mind, supporting broader dissemination and scholarly engagement.

Noorhaidi also noted that the growing use of digital tools, including artificial intelligence, requires careful consideration to ensure that analytical skills and research processes remain central to academic work.

Graduate School Director Moch. Nur Ichwan said innovation has become an important factor in higher education as changes in technology influence research practices and professional pathways.

He described postgraduate study as a transitional stage that involves increased responsibility for research quality and ethical conduct, particularly in public universities.

“Research forms the basis of teaching, publication, and community engagement,” Ichwan said.

As a new cohort begins its postgraduate studies, the university said the focus remains on developing research capacity and producing work that contributes to academic discussions beyond the institutional setting.