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.

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.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out community engagement activities in Mangir Tengah Hamlet, Sendangsari Village, Pajangan Sub-district, Bantul Regency. The program focused on accelerating stunting reduction through strengthening Posyandu services and providing nutrition education for families with infants and toddlers.

Garuda UNY Eco Team once again delivered an outstanding achievement by securing first place in the Urban Concept – Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) category at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2026, held on 21–25 January 2026 at the Lusail International Circuit, Qatar.

Four delegates from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted an official visit to Yunnan Minzu University (YMU), China, from 30 November to 4 December 2025 to strengthen academic and cultural cooperation and to collect alumni tracer study data.

Students of the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted monitoring of mangrove growth and species identification along the coastal area of Pasir Mendit Beach, Jangkaran Village, Temon Sub-district, Kulon Progo Regency, recently. The activity was a follow-up to the planting of 100 mangrove seedlings carried out last October and also served as a field-based learning experience for students to directly observe mangrove biodiversity.

Another outstanding national achievement has been recorded by students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). The BlockSpire Team secured First Place in the Digital Learning Innovation in Education (IPDP) category at the 2025 Student Digital Innovation Competition (LIDM). The prestigious competition was organized by Belmawa and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology through BPTI and Puspresnas, and was held at Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya from 1 to 3 December 2025.