Yogyakarta, February 23, 2026 - Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta again made proud achievements at the national level. In the UNIRANKS® 2026 Indonesia University Rankings, ISI Yogyakarta managed to rank 81st nationally out of 970 verified universities in Indonesia. This achievement further strengthens ISI Yogyakarta's position as a leading arts university that has competitiveness at the national level while being relevant in the global higher education landscape.
UNIRANKS® is a data-driven university ranking system (data-driven ranking system) that evaluates universities in various countries through a holistic approach. Not only assessing academic reputation, UNIRANKS measures university performance from various dimensions that reflect the quality of modern education in the digital era and globalization.
Holistic and Comprehensive Assessment
In its methodology, UNIRANKS 2026 assesses universities based on a number of key indicators, namely:
1. Quality of Education
This indicator assesses the quality of the learning process, curriculum relevance, teaching quality, and student readiness in mastering their field competencies. This aspect reflects the effectiveness of the institution in producing graduates who are competent and adaptive to the times.
2. Employability (Graduate Job Readiness)
This assessment looks at the connection between universities and the industrial world, internship opportunities, professional networks, and the level of alumni absorption in the world of work. In the context of arts and creative industries, this indicator shows the relevance of graduates to the needs of national and international creative markets.
3. Research Performance
This aspect measures research contributions, academic publications, research-based innovations, and research collaborations. Impactful research is an important indicator in strengthening the institution's academic reputation.
4. Student Experience
UNIRANKS assesses the quality of the student experience during their studies, including campus facilities, academic and non-academic support, organizational activities, and an inclusive and creative learning environment.
5. Web Impact & Digital Presence
In the digital age, a university's online visibility is an important indicator. This assessment includes the strength of the official website, digital publications, social media presence, and information outreach to the public.
6. Innovation and Global Reputation
This indicator measures the institution's innovative contributions, international collaboration networks, and global perceptions of the university's quality and contributions.
7. Student Well-being and Sustainability
UNIRANKS also takes into account support for student welfare, counseling services, a safe and inclusive campus environment, and a commitment to the principles of social and environmental sustainability.
With this comprehensive approach, UNIRANKS seeks to present a realistic picture of the quality and competitiveness of higher education in the modern era.
ISI Yogyakarta and the Strategic Position of the Arts Campus
The 81st national ranking achieved by ISI Yogyakarta shows that art universities are able to compete equally with other multidisciplinary universities. This achievement not only reflects the quality of art education, but also the strength of the institution in building a creative, innovative, and adaptive ecosystem to the development of technology and the creative industry.
The Rector of ISI Yogyakarta said that this achievement was the result of the collective work of the entire academic community.
“The 81st ranking in UNIRANKS 2026 is a reflection of our commitment to providing quality, innovative and impactful arts education. This is the fruit of the hard work of lecturers, students, education staff, and the support of partners who continue to strengthen the arts and culture ecosystem at ISI Yogyakarta,” he said.
He also emphasized that this achievement is an important momentum ahead of the 2026 New Student Admission (PMB).
“We hope this achievement will further increase public trust. ISI Yogyakarta is not only an art campus, but a higher education institution that is nationally recognized, has a strong digital reputation, and continues to expand its international collaboration network. This is the right time for prospective students to join and grow with us,” he added.
Strategic Momentum Ahead of PMB 2026
The UNIRANKS 2026 achievement is a strategic reinforcement for ISI Yogyakarta's branding as a center of excellence in arts education in Indonesia. In an increasingly competitive higher education competition, external recognition through an independent ranking system is an important indicator for prospective students and parents in determining study options.
As the largest and most comprehensive arts college in Indonesia, ISI Yogyakarta continues to be committed to developing creativity-based education, art research, media innovation, and creative industry collaboration. With an increasingly strong position in the national rankings, ISI Yogyakarta is optimistic that it can continue to improve its quality, reputation, and contribution to the advancement of Indonesian arts and culture at the global level.
Visit the website: https://www.uniranks.com/ranking/indonesia?query=Yogyakarta or https://www.unirank.org/id/
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