Yogyakarta, Indonesia — In a steadfast demonstration of its academic integrity and commitment to quality assurance, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta has subjected its Sharia Economics Program under the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) to a rigorous external assessment by the Independent Accreditation Board for Economics, Management, Business, and Accounting (LAMEMBA) on August 5–6, 2025.

Held at the university’s FEBI building, the assessment was not a mere bureaucratic formality, but a strategic move reflecting the institution’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence, adaptive governance, and international competitiveness.

Leading the process were LAMEMBA assessors Prof. Setyo Tri Wahyudi, Ph.D. (Universitas Brawijaya Malang) and Dr. Rika Lidyah, Ak., CA. (UIN Raden Fatah Palembang), who conducted an in-depth evaluation that included document verification, curriculum review, stakeholder interviews, and field observations of the learning facilities and academic infrastructure.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, stressed that accreditation is not a static compliance procedure—it is a dynamic instrument for transformation. “Higher education must be the engine of human capital formation. Through our guiding vision ‘Empowering Knowledge, Shaping the Future,’ we aim to cultivate not just intellectually competent graduates but future leaders with character and purpose,” he stated.

The opening event was attended by key institutional figures, including Prof. Dr. Istiningsih (Vice Rector for Academic and Institutional Development), Prof. Dr. Misnen Ardiansyah (Dean of FEBI), members of the University Senate, department heads, and faculty leaders across disciplines. Representing the Sharia Economics Program were Dr. Miftachul Choiri, S.Ag., M.Ag. (Program Chair) and Anggari Marya Kresnowati, M.E. (Program Secretary), alongside the program’s full-time academic staff.

The assessment focused on the implementation of the university's tridharma—teaching, research, and community service—while also spotlighting FEBI’s strategic initiatives such as outcome-based education (OBE) curriculum reform, the expansion of international academic networks, and the strengthening of cross-institutional research collaboration.

Throughout the two-day evaluation, the assessors conducted structured interviews with faculty members, students, alumni, and industry partners to gain a comprehensive view of the program’s relevance, impact, and responsiveness to societal and market needs.

For UIN Sunan Kalijaga, this accreditation process is more than an evaluation—it is a reaffirmation of its institutional ethos: that a university must not remain isolated in an ivory tower. Rather, it must remain actively engaged in producing knowledge and graduates that are relevant, contextual, and transformative.

As global demands on higher education evolve, UIN Sunan Kalijaga positions itself as a future-ready institution—one that meets quality benchmarks not only to comply but to lead. The Sharia Economics Program’s participation in the LAMEMBA assessment is yet another example of the university’s resolve to maintain academic integrity while navigating the shifting landscape of modern education.