Expanding Access to Higher Education, Purworejo Regency Proposes Establishing a UNY Campus in Its Area
international-office Tue, 04/14/2026 - 16:54

The Purworejo Regency Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing an Off-Main-Campus Study Program (PSDKU) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) by strengthening strategic collaboration focused on developing a new campus in the region.

Bintang Mandiri Scholars Lead Mangrove Conservation Project in Baros, Bantul

A group of fifth-batch Bintang Mandiri Scholarship recipients from Bank Mandiri recently carried out a social project titled Green Coast Baros in the Baros Mangrove Forest area, located in Tirtohargo, Kretek, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The initiative was led by Melisa Sekarlina Putri Dayani, a student of Biology Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

UNY Welcomes 1,834 New Students Through SNBP Admission Track
international-office Wed, 04/01/2026 - 21:27

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has admitted 1,834 new students through the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) pathway, consisting of 1,616 undergraduate (S1) students and 218 applied bachelor’s (D4) students. These students were selected from 30,711 applicants who chose UNY as their preferred university.

Humanitarian KKN Students Collaborate to Green Seuneubok Aceh, Plant 60 Pucuk Merah Trees After Flood

Environmental recovery efforts following the flash flood in Seuneubok Aceh Village, Bendahara District, Aceh Tamiang Regency, continue through various collaborative initiatives. Students of the Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Universitas Samudra initiated a greening action by planting 60 pucuk merah tree seedlings at several points across the village.

Renewable Energy Education and Psychological Support for Flood-Affected Students at SMPN 5 Bendahara, Aceh Tamiang
international-office Thu, 03/05/2026 - 20:46

Efforts to provide education and psychological recovery for students affected by flooding in Aceh Tamiang Regency were carried out through a Collaborative Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN).

UNY KKN Students Hold Demonstration of Biopore and Gallon Composters in Degolan

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta conducted a community empowerment activity through a demonstration on organic waste management using biopore methods and gallon composters.

The activity took place in Padukuhan Degolan, Bumirejo Village, Lendah District, Kulon Progo Regency. It aimed to educate and encourage local residents to manage household organic waste in a simple, practical, and environmentally friendly way.

UNY Students Spearhead Clean Water Infrastructure Project in Post-Flood Aceh Tamiang

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), in collaboration with Universitas Samudra (Unsam), successfully implemented a clean water tank installation program across strategic locations in the Aceh Tamiang Regency. Conducted from January 10 to February 10, 2026, as part of the National Student Study Service (KKN Kebangsaan), this initiative represents a concrete effort by university students to support community recovery following recent flooding.

UNY’s “Swara Wadhana” Student Choir Sweeps National and International Awards in Early 2026

The “Swara Wadhana” Student Choir (PSM) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again brought honor to its alma mater by securing a series of prestigious titles at both the national and international levels. In a remarkable opening to 2026, the choir emerged as the First Prize winner at the Voice Fest Erlangga 2026 and was subsequently crowned Grand Champion at the Saint Angela International Choir Festival 2026.

UNY Advances Global Excellence with the Launch of 2026 International Undergraduate Program Admissions

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially opened admissions for its International Undergraduate Program (IUP) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. As a flagship initiative, the IUP is designed to provide an international-standard learning experience through English-medium instruction, global engagement, and various overseas academic exposure schemes.

UNY Undergoes International Accreditation Field Assessment by ACQUIN

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to solidify its commitment to strengthening global-standard academic and non-academic quality through an International Accreditation Field Assessment conducted by the German-based agency, ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute). Held from February 4–5, 2026, this assessment serves as a strategic component of UNY’s broader internationalization initiatives.