UNS— Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held its Ninth Graduation Ceremony for the 2025 academic year on Saturday (October 25, 2025) at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium. A total of 1,400 graduates were officially conferred their degrees by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si.
In his address, Prof. Hartono congratulated all graduates on successfully completing their academic journey at UNS, emphasizing that graduation marks the beginning of their true professional journey. “Today we live in an agile era—a world full of change, uncertainty, and disruption. Amid these dynamics, UNS graduates are expected to become a generation that is adaptive, innovative, and resilient,” he said.
He further encouraged graduates to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained to face future challenges through collaboration and integrity. “Be individuals who bring real impact to society. Every small step will lead to meaningful contributions when done with honesty, commitment, and a spirit of sharing,” he added.
Prof. Hartono also expressed gratitude to all parties who supported the success of the 1,400 graduates. “I hope our graduates will continue to carry the good name of UNS wherever they go. Keep spreading kindness, uphold integrity, and remain lifelong learners,” he said.
In her report on the 2025 Ninth Graduation Ceremony, the Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si., noted that among the 1,400 graduates, there were four international students from Bangladesh, Yemen, Namibia, and Timor Leste.
She also highlighted several outstanding graduates for their exceptional achievements. The Fastest and Youngest Doctoral Graduate title was awarded to Dr. Rifqi Abdul Aziz from the Doctoral Program in Communication Studies, who completed his studies in 2 years and 10 months at the age of 28 years and 2 months.
The Fastest Master’s Graduate was Fitri Ayu Febrianti, M.Pd., from the Master’s Program in Primary School Teacher Education, with a study duration of 1 year and 6 months, while the Youngest Master’s Graduate was Muhammad Riza, M.Pd., from the Master’s Program in Mathematics Education, who graduated at the age of 23.
At the undergraduate level, Putri Mahardika, S.Pd., from the Bachelor’s Program in Science Education, was recognized as the Fastest Bachelor’s Graduate, completing her studies in 3 years and 6 months. The Youngest Bachelor’s Graduate was Valent Akira Satwika, S.Ars., from the Bachelor’s Program in Architecture, graduating at the age of 20 years and 4 months.
For the Applied Bachelor’s Program, Syafina Nadya Avrilla, S.Tr.Kes., from the Occupational Health and Safety Program, was named the Fastest Graduate with a study duration of 3 years and 11 months, while Ismail Syahri Ramadhan, S.Tr.Sos., from the Demography and Civil Registration Program, earned the title of Youngest Graduate at the age of 21 years and 8 months.
Meanwhile, in the Diploma III Program, Nofia Liza Romandhoni, A.Md.P., from the Agricultural Product Technology Program, was recognized as the Fastest Graduate, completing her studies in 2 years and 8 months. The Youngest Diploma III Graduate was Amanda Atifa Marwiyati, A.Md.Ak., from the Accounting Program, who completed her studies at the age of 19 years and 9 months. HUMAS UNS
