Sultan Agung Islamic University (Unissula) Semarang has once again achieved a remarkable milestone. In the AppliedEdu ASEAN Private University Ranking 2027, Unissula secured the fifth position among private universities in Indonesia and ranked 34th across the ASEAN region. This achievement further strengthens Unissula’s standing as a leading private higher education institution that continues to grow and remain competitive on an international scale.
Unissula earned a total score of 51.7 in the ranking, placing it among the top private universities in Indonesia. Furthermore, based on the data provided, Unissula holds the highest ranking among private universities in Central Java and the city of Semarang.
This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as it places Unissula within the top 5 private universities in Indonesia included in the ASEAN ranking. The top 10 private universities in Indonesia, based on their ASEAN ranking and total scores, are as follows:
- BINUS – ASEAN Rank 5, score 63.4.
- Telkom University – ASEAN Rank 12, score 54.0.
- UMY – ASEAN Rank 32, score 51.8.
- Universitas Ciputra – ASEAN Rank 33, score 51.7.
- Unissula – ASEAN Rank 34, score 51.7.
- UMSIDA – ASEAN Rank 37, score 51.2.
- UMS – ASEAN Rank 38, score 47.0.
- UMSU – ASEAN Rank 40, score 46.9.
- ITENAS Bandung – ASEAN Rank 41, score 46.9.
- UII – ASEAN Rank 44, score 45.9.
The AppliedEdu ASEAN Private University Ranking is a Singapore-based ranking system for private higher education institutions in the Southeast Asian region. The assessment comprises six key indicators: the quality of teaching and learning (weighted at 40 percent), graduate employability (20 percent), institutional reputation (10 percent), research (10 percent), community engagement (10 percent), and internationalization (10 percent).
This composition demonstrates that a higher education institution's competitiveness is not determined solely by academic activities. The quality of the student learning experience, the readiness of graduates to enter the workforce, research productivity, contributions to society, and international networks are also vital components of the evaluation.
For Unissula, this achievement serves as recognition of its ongoing efforts to develop high-quality higher education. It also acts as a motivation to further strengthen the quality of learning, boost research productivity, expand international collaborations, and implement community service programs that provide tangible benefits to society.
Established on May 20, 1962, Unissula has consistently developed an educational approach that integrates science and technology with Islamic values.
Ranking fifth nationally and 34th within the ASEAN region provides a significant foundation for Unissula to advance further. Looking ahead, the university remains committed to enhancing the quality of education, bolstering its academic reputation, and broadening its contributions at both the national and international levels.
This achievement is more than just a ranking; it serves as an impetus to continue innovating and providing the best possible educational services. Furthermore, Unissula is dedicated to producing graduates who excel in their fields, possess noble character, and are capable of contributing to the progress of the nation and global civilization.
