UNS—Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta proudly announces the results of the admission of new students for the academic year 2024. A total of 2.042 participants have passed the Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Prestasi (SNBP) or National Selection Based on Achievement at UNS for the year 2024. SNBP is a pathway for admitting new students that considers both academic achievements and other accomplishments. The announcement of SNBP results for the year 2024 was conducted simultaneously nationwide on Tuesday (March 26, 2024).
Nationally, the number of applicants for SNBP in 2024 increased by 5.9%, from 663.181 in 2023 to 702.312 in 2024. The increase in the number of applicants this year indicates the growing trust of the public in State Universities (PTN) in Indonesia. A total of 126.421 individuals were declared successful in the SNBP 2024 selection, which is only 19.18% of the total applicants. Among those who passed, 39.056 students (30.89%) hold the Indonesia Smart Card for Higher Education (KIP-Kuliah).
The interest in Study Programs (Prodi) at UNS in 2024 reached 35.711 applicants. Out of this number, 2.042 applicants successfully passed the selection with a competition ratio (AKP) of 1:17, constituting only 5,72% of the total applicants. This demonstrates the excellence and appeal of the Prodi at UNS. A total of 681 individuals (33,35%) who passed are KIP-Kuliah recipients, reaffirming UNS’s commitment to supporting educational access for all segments of society.
The Acting Rector of UNS, Dr. Chatarina Muliana, S.H., S.E., M.H., mentioned that UNS ranked 10th out of 20 State Universities with the highest number of applicants in SNBP 2024. “This further confirms UNS’s position as one of the favorite educational destinations in Indonesia. The number of students who passed the selection through SNBP UNS in 2024 is 2.042, consisting of 1.687 Bachelor’s Program and 355 Diploma Program 3 and 4. A total of 788 students passed the Science and Technology group and 899 the Social Humanities group. Meanwhile, in Diploma Programs 3 and 4, a total of 159 participants passed in the Science and Technology group and 196 in the Social Humanities group,” Dr. Chatarina explained.
In addition to successfully ranking 10th out of 20 State Universities with the highest number of applicants, the UNS Pharmacy Study Program ranked 7th nationally as the most competitive Bachelor’s Program in SNBP 2024. The new Diploma 4 Program at UNS, Anesthesiology Nursing, ranked 2nd nationally as the most competitive Vocational Program in SNBP 2024.
Specifically for Science and Technology Bachelor’s Programs, UNS demonstrated excellence with the top 10 most competitive programs, namely Pharmacy with a Competition Ratio (AKP) of 1:68, Informatics 1:46, Midwifery 1:32, Psychology 1:31, Data Science 1:31, Medicine 1:29, Industrial Engineering 1:26, Food Science and Technology 1:24, Electrical Engineering 1:22, and Civil Engineering 1:21.
The top 10 Bachelor’s Programs at UNS with the highest competition ratios in SNBP 2024 in the Social Humanities field are consecutively Management with a Competition Ratio (AKP) of 1:49, Digital Business 1:44, Communication Science 1:42, Accounting 1:32, Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) 1:28, Guidance and Counseling 1:25, International Relations 1:24, Public Administration 1:23, English Literature 1:23, and English Language Education 1:20.
The Diploma 3 and 4 Programs that entered the top 10 programs with the highest competition ratios at UNS are the new Anesthesiology Nursing Program with a Competition Ratio (AKP) of 1:68, D3 Pharmacy 1:32, D4 Occupational Health and Safety 1:32, D3 Business Management 1:32, D3 Informatics 1:23, D3 Administrative Management 1:20, D3 Taxation 1:18, D3 Midwifery 1:17, D3 Trade Management 1:16, and D3 Tourism Business 1:15.
“For participants who passed SNBP 2024, registration involves filling out biodata from March 27 to April 15, 2024. Participants who do not complete registration will be considered disqualified. Based on the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 62 of 2023, participants who have passed SNBP 2024 are not allowed to register for either SNBT 2024 or the Independent Pathway at any State University (PTN),” Dr. Chatarina said.
Students who did not pass SNBP 2024 still have the opportunity to register for the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) and participate in the Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Tes (SNBT) 2024. Information regarding the requirements and procedures for UTBK 2024 can be found on the website https://spmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id/. UNS also provides students with the opportunity to register through the Seleksi Mandiri UNS (SM-UNS) 2024. Further information is available on the SPMB UNS website, http://spmb.uns.ac.id. UNS opens the door to a bright future. HUMAS UNS