UNS – Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) has announced the results of the 2025 National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) on Tuesday (18/3/2025). A total of 2.388 prospective students, or 6% of the total applicants, have secured admission through this pathway.
The number of applicants choosing UNS through SNBP reached 38.893, marking an 8,9% increase from 2024, which had 35.711 applicants. The university enrolled 263 students in the Diploma Three (D3) program and 147 in the Diploma Four (D4) program. It also enrolled 1.978 students in Bachelor’s Degree (S1) programs.
Comprehensive Selection Process
Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr. M.Si., emphasized that the selection process considered both academic and non-academic achievements.
“We congratulate all students admitted through SNBP. This year, UNS welcomes outstanding students from various regions across Indonesia,” he stated.
The new students come from 111 regencies/cities in 20 provinces. This diversity showcases UNS’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to higher education.
“The diversity among students enriches the campus environment. We hope they bring unique perspectives that enhance learning experiences at UNS,” Prof. Hartono added.
Competitive Study Programs
Several UNS programs are ranked among Indonesia’s most competitive. These include Anesthesiology Nursing (0,94%), Pharmacy (1,99%), and Occupational Health and Safety (2,43%).
For undergraduate programs, the top 10 most sought-after courses are:
- Management (1.590 applicants)
- Law (1.296 applicants)
- Psychology (1.225 applicants)
- Medicine (1.220 applicants)
- Accounting (1.206 applicants)
- Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) (1.169 applicants)
- Informatics (1.157 applicants)
- Pharmacy (1.103 applicants)
- Digital Business (1.000 applicants)
- Communication Science (969 applicants)
For Diploma programs, the 10 most popular choices include:
- D4 Anesthesiology Nursing (1.279 applicants)
- D4 Occupational Health and Safety (988 applicants)
- D3 Pharmacy (702 applicants)
- D3 Administrative Management (419 applicants)
- D3 Informatics Engineering (357 applicants)
- D3 Accounting (356 applicants)
- D4 Digital Banking and Finance (356 applicants)
- D4 Digital Marketing (347 applicants)
- D3 Taxation (313 applicants)
- D3 Midwifery (273 applicants)
“The high interest in these programs demonstrates UNS’s strong reputation. Many students choose UNS for its quality education in science, technology, social sciences, and humanities,” Prof. Drs. Sutarno, M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of the UNS Admissions Office, said.
Next Steps for Admitted Students
All admitted students must complete the registration process within the designated schedule. Details about registration are available on the UNS Admissions website (spmb.uns.ac.id).
Students who did not gain admission through SNBP can still apply through alternative pathways. These include the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT) and the UNS Independent Selection (SM-UNS). The official SNPMB website (https://snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id/) provides information on the 2025 UTBK requirements. Additionally, students can find details about the UNS Independent Selection (SM-UNS) at (http://spmb.uns.ac.id).
As a leading public university in Indonesia, UNS remains committed to improving education quality. It also strives to expand access for the nation’s brightest students.
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