UNDIP, Semarang (5/8) – The Open Session of the Academic Senate, featuring the New Student Admission Ceremony (PMB) of Universitas Diponegoro for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, was held over three days, from Wednesday to Friday, August 5–7, 2026, at the Muladi Dome, UNDIP Tembalang Campus.
In his remarks, UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., encouraged students to become part of the COMPLETE generation—Communicator, Professional, Leader, Entrepreneur, Thinker, and Educator—who are academically capable, resilient, creative, caring, dignified, and beneficial to society.
“People describe today’s generation as the strawberry generation, considered fragile. But that should not be the case with the TEMCY generation, which is cognitively intelligent, resilient, open-minded, extroverted, open to new ideas, highly tolerant of stress, and adheres to religious values as well as campus and government regulations,” he said.
Prof. Suharnomo added, “To achieve success, you must focus on priorities, your own competence, soft skills, leadership, initiative, and innovation, while also caring about others through meaningful activities that deliver tangible benefits.”
“UNDIP’s reputation for developing a sustainable campus has earned prestigious recognition in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, where UNDIP ranked second nationally among Indonesia’s most sustainable universities and 23rd globally,” he added.
“UNDIP’s commitment to building an increasingly modern, inclusive, and collaborative higher education ecosystem is reflected in the development of the Pleburan Twin Tower, the Tembalang Tower, Taman Rumah Kita, Diponegoro Edupark, the UNDIP Stadium Running Track, and many other outstanding facilities. UNDIP Zero Waste represents one of the best waste management initiatives in Indonesia. In addition, UNDIP has developed 13 water treatment and seawater desalination machines along the northern coast of Java, from Brebes, Pekalongan, Pemalang, Semarang, Demak, and Pati to Rembang regencies. UNDIP has also sent water purification machines to West Sumatra and collaborated with the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (KEMENIMIPAS) on converting seawater into potable water at the Nusakambangan Prison in Cilacap,” Prof. Suharnomo explained.
Prof. Suharnomo also highlighted several UNDIP’s achievements, including POMNAS; first place nationally in the Student Achievement Selection (Pilmapres) for both undergraduate and diploma categories; second place in the men’s 20-Juz Hifdzil Quran category at MTQM; second place in the Quranic Scientific Writing competition; SATRIA DATA; first place in the Big Data Challenge; and UNDIP being named overall champion of the 2026 Central Java Peksimida.
Meanwhile, in her opening remarks, the Chair of the UNDIP Academic Senate, Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc., Ph.D., welcomed the new students to the university. “Welcome to the UNDIP family, one of the best universities in Central Java and one of the leading universities in our country,” she said.
“Dear UNDIP students, you should be grateful and proud to have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop your skills at UNDIP. UNDIP is currently one of the Indonesian state universities whose graduates secure employment the fastest. We hope and pray that all our new students will complete their studies on time with outstanding achievements, making their alma mater and families proud,” Prof. Tri Winarni said.
In the PMB report, UNDIP Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., stated that the number of new UNDIP students for the 2026/2027 Academic Year reached 16,267, comprising 184 doctoral students, 663 master’s students, 203 specialist students, 488 professional program students, 12,761 undergraduate students, and 1,968 applied undergraduate students.
UNDIP currently has 68,669 students, supported by 1,808 lecturers and 1,974 education and administrative staff members.
The UNDIP New Student Admission Ceremony was held in three stages over three days, from Wednesday to Friday, August 5–7, 2026. On Wednesday, August 5, a scientific oration was delivered under the theme “Strengthening Nationalism and Building Geopolitical Understanding among New Students of Universitas Diponegoro” by the Governor of the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (Lemhannas RI), Dr. H. TB. Ace Hasan Syadzily, M.Si.
On Thursday, August 6, scientific orations were scheduled on “Building a Generation of Integrity through Pancasila Values and an Anti-Corruption Culture” by Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Andi Amran Sulaiman; “The Young Generation as the Determining Force for Indonesia’s Golden Generation 2045: Building Integrity-Based Leadership for the Future” by Head of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency Abdul Kadir Karding; and a presentation entitled “Green Literacy for a Sustainable Future” by Kompas.
Meanwhile, on Friday, August 7, 2026, a guest lecture was held under the theme “Building a Generation of Integrity through Pancasila Values and an Anti-Corruption Culture” by the Vice Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia.
The series of PMB activities will continue with the Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) on August 10–11, Character Education (Pendikar) on August 12–14, and Diponegoro Muda Orientation (ODM) on August 15, 2026, all conducted in person. “All new students are required to participate in all activities organized by their respective faculties, departments, and study programs according to the established schedule. Attendance is mandatory for all new students,” Prof. Heru said.
The new students participating in the admission ceremony were admitted through various selection pathways. Admission to undergraduate and vocational programs included the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP), the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT), the Independent Admission Examination (UM), the Outstanding Achievement Talent Selection (SBUB), and the International Undergraduate Program (IUP). Admission to postgraduate programs was conducted through the Independent Admission Examination (UM) and the Accelerated Bachelor’s Program (PAS PASCA). Admission to professional and specialist programs was conducted through the Independent Admission Examination (UM) and the Professional Program pathway. International students were admitted through the International Undergraduate Program (IUP).
Accelerated student admission was also offered through the Fast Track and Master’s Program toward Doctoral Education for Outstanding Bachelor’s Graduates (PMDSU) pathways. On the occasion, UNDIP also launched the KTM Combo BTN Universitas Diponegoro. This card combines the functions of the UNDIP Student Identification Card (KTM) and a BTN debit card into a single practical, secure, and integrated card. The initiative is the result of collaboration between UNDIP and PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN). BTN President Director Nixon L.P. Napitupulu conducted the symbolic handover of the KTM Combo BTN to UNDIP Rector Prof. Suharnomo. (Public Communication/UNDIP/As3)
