UNS – Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) visited Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). The working visit took place in the UNS Tower on Thursday (20/2/2025). Vice Chair of Commission X DPR RI H. Lalu Hadrian Irfani, S.T., led the delegation. They aimed to gather insights on the student admission system and higher education policies.
UNS Overview and Student Admission System
UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., welcomed the delegation alongside Vice Rectors and Deans at the UNS Tower Ballroom. During his speech, he provided an overview of UNS and its role in higher education.
“UNS envisions itself as a center for the development of science, technology, and arts at an international level. At the same time, it remains rooted in national cultural values,” Prof. Hartono explained.
Currently, UNS has 14 faculties, one vocational school, and one postgraduate school, accommodating 76.153 students. A total of 1.980 lecturers and 1.831 administrative staff support the institution. Among the lecturers, 981 hold doctoral degrees, and as of December 2024, the university has 269 active professors.
Regarding student admissions, UNS implements three selection pathways:
- National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP)
- National Selection Based on Test (SNBT)
- Independent Selection (SM)
“As a State University with Legal Entity (PTNBH), UNS allocates at least 20% of seats for SNBP, 30% for SNBT. Meanwhile up to 50% for the Independent Selection,” Prof. Hartono explained.
He also urged prospective students and schools to carefully follow admission guidelines. “Negligence may lead to missing the opportunity to enroll,” he emphasized.
Commission X’s Visit and Key Discussions
Vice Chair of Commission X DPR RI, H. Lalu Hadrian Irfani, S.T., outlined the objectives of the visit. The delegation gathered factual data and identified challenges. They also ensured that the student admission system upholds fairness, accountability, transparency, and efficiency.
“This approach ensures equal access to higher education for all prospective students across Indonesia,” he stated.
The visit also included discussions with private universities in Solo Raya. Those were representatives from Universitas Slamet Riyadi (Unisri) and Universitas Tunas Pembangunan (UTP). Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) and Universitas Surakarta (Unsa) also participated in the event. They took part in discussions and shared their perspectives.
Additionally, Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja, S.T., M.T., the Director of Institutional Affairs at the Ministry of Education, attended the meeting. Dr. Uswatun Hasanah, S.Pd., M.Pd., the Head of the Central Java Provincial Education Office, was also present.
Lalu Hadrian Irfani invited private university representatives to voice their concerns, particularly regarding student admission policies. Their input will help shape future discussions between Commission X and the government.
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