YOGYAKARTA — Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga plans to begin construction of its second campus in Pajangan, Bantul Regency, in 2027 as part of a long-term expansion aimed at strengthening science, technology, and medical education.

The plan was discussed during a meeting on March 13, 2026, between UIN Sunan Kalijaga Rector Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan and Bantul Regent Abdul Halim Muslih at the regent’s official residence.

The proposed campus will span approximately 71.4 hectares and is expected to become a new academic hub focused on science, technology, and health sciences, including the university’s planned medical programs.

“Our target is to begin physical construction in 2027. At the moment, we are completing the necessary technical and administrative requirements to ensure the project proceeds according to regulations,” Noorhaidi said.

The Pajangan site is also expected to host a teaching hospital to support the development of medical education at the university, which is currently awaiting official approval to establish its medical program.

According to Noorhaidi, UIN Sunan Kalijaga aims to expand its student population to around 40,000 within the next decade, with academic activities distributed across two campus locations.

Infrastructure development will begin in 2026 with the construction of essential facilities such as access roads, electricity networks, and water systems. The first phase of building construction in 2027 is planned to include around 13 academic and supporting facilities.

Radiman, head of the university’s general affairs division, said the environmental feasibility permit from the provincial government has been issued and coordination with the Bantul administration is continuing to ensure compliance with zoning and regulatory requirements.

Bantul Regent Abdul Halim Muslih expressed support for the project, saying the new campus could contribute to regional development and economic growth in the area.

“We support the acceleration of this project as long as all regulatory requirements are met, including environmental impact assessments and traffic analysis,” he said.

Local authorities and the university are expected to continue coordinating across institutions to ensure the development proceeds smoothly.