Quality Education

In an exciting step toward embracing digital innovation, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed Prof. Dr. Thomas Köhler, a renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education, for an international guest lecture on April 24, 2025. Students, lecturers, and education leaders gathered with great enthusiasm to explore how AI is reshaping higher education and contributing to global sustainable development goals.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) showed its strong support for inclusivity by providing special assistance during the 2025 Computer-Based Written Examination for students with disabilities. Held at the Faculty of Economics’ IDB Building, UNY made sure that every student, regardless of their abilities, had the tools and support needed to take the exam comfortably and equally.

On April 23, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a field assessment for its Bachelor of Science Education program, conducted by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Teacher Education (LAMDIK). The assessment aimed to evaluate the program's quality and readiness for accreditation. The session was inaugurated by UNY's Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully hosted the National Computer-Based Written Examination 2025 entrance exam for 11,216 prospective students across five days, from April 23 to April 28, 2025. According to Prof. Eduard Wolok, General Chair of the SNPMB Organizing Committee, a total of 860,975 participants nationwide registered for National Computer-Based Written Examination this year. Most applicants aimed for Bachelor’s programs (799,230), followed by Applied Bachelor’s (45,582), and Diploma programs (16,164).

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to shine on the global academic stage. On March 20, 2025, UNY was honored at the "Appreciation for World-Class University Achievements: QS World University Rankings (QS-WUR) Top 500 by Subject" event in Jakarta. This recognition follows the release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject on March 12, 2025, where UNY's English Language and Literature, as well as Education programs, were ranked among the top 251-300 in the world.

On February 24-25, 2025, the Bachelor's Program in Physics Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences underwent a comprehensive field assessment by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Education (LAMDIK). This evaluation aimed to evaluate academic quality, facilities, and learning systems to bolster educational standards within the program. 

The Master's Program in Physical Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recently underwent a comprehensive field assessment by the Indonesian Educational Accreditation Agency (LAMDIK). The evaluation was conducted by esteemed assessors Prof. Dr. Nurul Ihsan from Universitas Negeri Padang and Prof. Dr. M.E. Winarno from Universitas Negeri Malang. Upon arrival, the assessors were warmly welcomed by UNY's Rector, Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, along with other university leaders.

From February 24 to 26, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participated in a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on public speaking organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital. Held at the Center for Communication and Digital Apparatus Development (Puspa Komdigi) in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, the program aimed to enhance public speaking skills among educators and administrative staff to foster more interactive and communicative learning environments.

On February 22, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its third graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year at the UNY Sports Arena. The event celebrated the achievements of 1,972 graduates, comprising 63 doctoral, 615 master's, 1,132 bachelor's, and 162 applied bachelor's degree recipients. The Faculty of Education and Psychology awarded the highest number of degrees, totaling 484 graduates.