QS Sustainability

Category: Social Impact
No Category Indicator Question Answer Evidence
46 Social Impact Disability Support Do you offer support services for people with disabilities?

We have a reasonable accommodation policy or strategy for people with disabilities, including adequate funding: UNY has a reasonable accommodation policy and strategy for students with disabilities, supported by adequate funding. This is regulated under Rector Regulation No. 9 of 2023 on learning services for students with disabilities, which ensures support from admission through graduation. The policy covers academic adjustments, accessible learning services, and institutional support systems. In addition, all students with disabilities receive scholarships, including KIP (Indonesia Smart Card) and ADIK for students with disabilities, helping to reduce financial barriers and ensure equal access to higher education.

PDF icon Rector’s Decree on the Guidelines for Disability Services.pdf, PDF icon LPDP Scholarship Guide 2026 for Social Sciences, Arts, Culture, and Economics.pdf, PDF icon Scholarship Information – Department of Special Education.pdf
47 Social Impact Disability Support Do you offer support services for people with disabilities?

UNY offers on-campus accommodation at both the main and regional campuses. There are eight dormitories available that can be accessed by students with disabilities. These dormitories are located across several campuses: one in Bantul Campus, one in Wates Campus, one in Gunungkidul Campus, one in Mandala Krida Campus, and four in Karangmalang Campus. This distribution allows students with disabilities to choose housing that is closest to their academic location, supporting convenience, accessibility, and greater participation in campus life

PDF icon Disability Accessibility News.pdf
49 Social Impact Disability Support Access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support
UNY has a robust support system for students with disabilities, primarily managed through the Pusat Layanan Disabilitas (PLD), or Disability Services Center. Service includes: 
(1) Mentoring and Peer Support, such as: 
•        Volunteer Companions: They provide physical assistance, note-taking, and general campus navigation support.
•        Specialized Mentors: For students with disabiities, PLD provides dedicated companions during exams and other academic activities.
•        Juru Bahasa Isyarat (JBI): Sign language interpreters are provided in the hesis defenses and official university events, to ensure deaf or hard-of-hearing students have full access to the proceedings.
(2) Academic & Career Support, such as:
•        Career Guidance: The Subdirektorat Karier dan Alumni (SKA UNY) partners with the PLD to host career counseling sessions specifically for students with disabilities, focusing on workplace independence and competitive skills.
•        Self-Advocacy Workshops: The PLD organizes workshops on self-advocacy and conflict resolution to empower students to manage their own educational journey and navigate social challenges effectively.
•        Digital Skills Training: UNY collaborates with external partners (like Telkom Indonesia) to provide digital literacy and skills training to help students transition into the modern workforce.
PDF icon UNY Disability Service Center Website.pdf
50 Social Impact Disability Support Campus is easily accessible by people with disabilities

Accessibility at UNY  includes ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, guiding blocks for visually impaired students, and wheelchair-friendly classrooms. The campus environment is designed to reduce mobility barriers and support independence. In addition, assistive technologies are provided, such as screen readers, text-to-speech software, hearing aids, and adaptive digital learning materials.

PDF icon Disability Access 1.pdf, PDF icon Disability Access 2.pdf, PDF icon Road for Disability 2.pdf, PDF icon Road for Disability.pdf, PDF icon Lift with Braile .pdf
51 Social Impact Disability Support Do you offer support services for people with disabilities?

UNY has a Disability Service Center that provides services and assistance for students with disabilities. This unit is responsible for ensuring accessibility, offering both academic and non-academic support, and promoting an inclusive learning environment. 

PDF icon Rector’s Decree of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 9 of 2023 on the Guidelines for Disability Services.pdf, PDF icon Rector’s Decree of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 1365 of 2025.pdf, PDF icon Website of Disability Center.pdf
52 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Pregnancy and maternity (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Through its maternity leave policy, which is outlined in Rector Regulation Number 16 of 2018 article 53, UNY has deep commitment to the welfare and rights of women. This policy shows that UNY views support for women's dual roles (academic and mother) as an institutional priority. Female employees are entitled to full rest time before and after giving birth, without losing their rights to salary and benefits, and to employment protection during pregnancy and postpartum. Maternity leave provisions are found in articles 72 and 73 of these laws.

PDF icon Government's Regulation Number 7 of 2022.pdf, PDF icon Rector's Regulation Number 16 of 2018.pdf
53 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Refugee and asylum seekers (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Yes—although not formalized in a single standalone policy, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) demonstrates inclusion of refugee and asylum seekers through its broader EDI commitments and international collaborations with Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) and the UNESCO Chair on Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, which advance gender equality and global human rights for vulnerable and displaced populations.

PDF icon Scan MoU UNY-ANnajjah Unnesco.pdf, PDF icon Palestina-IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT_Fady I El-Nahal-signed (1).pdf
54 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Marriage and civil partnership (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) upholds a merit-based and non-discriminatory human resource policy (kebijakan SDM), which ensures equal treatment regardless of personal status, including marriage. This principle supports fair access to employment, career progression, and institutional opportunities without discrimination.

PDF icon Govenment's Regulation Number 14 of 2018.pdf, PDF icon National Civil Service Agency Regulation Number 7 of 2022 - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon UNY Human Resources - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon Government Regulation Number 10 of 1983 on Marriage and Divorce Permits for Civil Servants - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 45 of 1990 concerning Amendments to Government Regulation Number 10 of 1983 on Marriage and Divorce Permits for Civil Servants - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
55 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Religion or belief (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) upholds a merit-based and non-discriminatory human resource policy (kebijakan SDM), which ensures equal treatment regardless of personal status, including marriage. This principle supports fair access to employment, career progression, and institutional opportunities without discrimination.

PDF icon Human Resources Policy - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
56 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Race (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) upholds a merit-based and non-discriminatory human resource policy (kebijakan SDM) and University strategic plan, which ensures equal treatment regardless of personal status, including race and ethnicity. This principle supports fair access to employment, career progression, and institutional opportunities without discrimination.

PDF icon Rector Regulation Number 34 of 2025 on Organizational Structure and Work Procedures (OTK) - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
57 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Disability (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

True: Rector Regulation No. 9 of 2023 promotes equality by ensuring students with disabilities receive the same educational opportunities, including scholarships and academic support. It enhances accessibility through accommodations, assistive technologies, and accessible learning environments. It fosters inclusion by enabling full participation in academic and campus life from admission to graduation.

PDF icon Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 9 of 2023 concerning Disability Services Guidelines.pdf, PDF icon Strengthening Inclusion - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon Decree on the Appointment of the Head and Secretary of the Disability Center - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon Rector Decree on Disability Services Guidelines - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
58 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Gender or gender reassignment (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Yes, while Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) does not yet have a single standalone EDI policy document, its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is embedded across institutional policies and systems. This includes non-discriminatory and affirmative admissions policies, as well as gender-disaggregated data tracking through platforms such as SIAKAD, SNPMB, and PDDikti, which enable continuous monitoring of participation and support efforts to identify and address disparities.

PDF icon Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 6 of 2022 concerning the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 21 of 2023 concerning Employee Management at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
59 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Age (Which of the following main protected characteristics are included in this policy?)

Yes. Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability, and age is prohibited under Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta's (UNY) anti-discrimination policy, which is enforced in admissions, recruitment, academics, and campus activities. Its 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, which highlights a "transparent, accountable, efficient, effective, non-discriminatory, affirmative, and equitable" student selection process, reflects this dedication.

PDF icon Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta No. 48 of 2022 concerning Student Code of Ethics - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf, PDF icon UNY Academic Regulations Book 2023 - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.pdf
60 Social Impact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Does your institution have a current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy?

UNY has various of equivalent EDI policies that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring non-discrimination across characteristics such as disability, gender, and religion, and guaranteeing equal access to education and services. It creates an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, supported, and able to participate fully in academic life. 

PDF icon a current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy.pdf
Category: Environmental Impact
No Category Indicator Question Answer Evidence
48 Environmental Impact Climate Science and/or Sustainability Courses Do you offer courses that teach specifically on climate science and/or environmental sustainability?

We offer these courses and they are linked to officially recognised credits (e.g., European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS, in Europe)

PDF icon Rector Decree of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Number 46.2:UN34:1:2025 concerning Guidelines for the Credit Transfer System of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.pdf

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