4. Quality Education

UNY Students Initiate “Bullying-Free Friendly School” Program to Support SDG 16

Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta from the Undergraduate Program in Economic Education, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Class of 2024, initiated a program titled “Bullying-Free Friendly School” at SDN Kotagede III. This program represents a concrete contribution by students in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions.

UNY Strengthens Its Position as a UTBK Center, 15,783 Participants Ready to Take the Exam

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has reaffirmed its full readiness to support the implementation of the Computer-Based Written Test for the National Selection Based on Test (UTBK-SNBT) 2026. This commitment was emphasized during a technical preparation meeting held by the UNY UTBK Center on Wednesday (April 15) at the Main Meeting Room of the Rectorate.

Expanding Access to Higher Education, Purworejo Regency Government Proposes a UNY Campus in Its Area

The Government of Purworejo Regency is committed to realizing the establishment of an off-campus study program (Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama / PSDKU) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) through strengthened strategic cooperation focused on building a new campus in the region.

From Simple Piggy Banks to Big Dreams, PLK Students Instill Financial Awareness in Orphanage Children in a Fun Way

The UPT Child Care Center Wiloso Projo stands as real evidence that students do not only learn in classrooms, but also bring meaningful change to society. Through the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program, a group of sixth-semester students successfully delivered financial education that is simple yet impactful for children in the orphanage.

This activity involved 10 students from various study programs, including Management, Accounting Education, Economics Education, Educational Management, and Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR).

UNY KKN Students Conduct Pranatacara Training in Gunungkidul to Preserve Javanese Culture

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) organized a pranatacara (traditional Javanese master of ceremony) training session in Padukuhan Plumbungan, Putat Village, Patuk District, Gunungkidul Regency.

The program aimed to enhance the community’s ability to host events using proper Javanese language and etiquette, while also contributing to the preservation of local cultural traditions.

From Waste to Value: UNY Students Transform Wood Scrap into Aesthetic Tissue Boxes

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) have introduced a creative innovation by transforming leftover wood from student practical activities into functional and aesthetic tissue boxes at SMK Negeri 1 Kalasan, Sleman.

Scholarship Recipients Lead Mangrove Conservation Project in Baros, Bantul

A group of students receiving the Bintang Mandiri Scholarship initiated a social project focused on mangrove conservation titled “Green Coast Baros” in the Baros Mangrove Forest area, located in Tirtohargo, Kretek, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

The initiative was carried out by awardees of the 5th cohort of the Bintang Mandiri Scholarship from Bank Mandiri, as part of their contribution to preserving coastal ecosystems while also empowering local communities.

UNY Enhances Students’ Communication Skills Through 12th Career Guidance Workshop

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen students’ career readiness by organizing the 12th Career Guidance Workshop Series, themed “Level Up Your Communication Skill,” held at the Suryo Mentaram Building, Cine Club Room, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture (FBSB) UNY.

The workshop brought together students from various study programs and aimed to enhance communication skills as a key competency in facing the increasingly competitive job market.

UNY, Purworejo Government, and Indonesian Air Force Strengthen Southern Coastal Development Collaboration

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), the Purworejo Regency Government, and the Indonesian Air Force have strengthened their collaboration to develop the southern coastal area of Purworejo through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held at the UNY Rectorate on Thursday (April 2, 2026).

The FGD marked an initial strategic step to reinforce inter-institutional synergy in designing integrated development programs across multiple sectors, including education, research, community empowerment, healthcare services, and regional defense.

UNY Admits 1,834 New Students Through the SNBP Pathway

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has admitted 1,834 new students through the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) pathway. The admitted students consist of 1,616 undergraduate (S1) students and 218 applied bachelor (D4) students. They were selected from a total of 30,711 applicants who chose UNY as their destination university.

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