Yogyakarta, April 1, 2026 — The Faculty of Education and Teacher Training (FITK) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga organized a self-evaluation report review for international accreditation under ACQUIN for its Science Education programs, including Mathematics Education (PMAT), Chemistry Education (PKIM), Biology Education (PBIO), and Physics Education (PFIS). The activity featured an international academic, Prof. Andreas Nehring from Leibniz Universität Hannover, as a reviewer and strategic discussion partner in strengthening academic quality.
The session was attended by heads of study programs, secretaries of study programs, and lecturers from each of the PMIPA programs within FITK. The presence of these academic stakeholders reflects a shared commitment to comprehensively preparing for international accreditation.
This initiative forms part of FITK’s strategic efforts to achieve global recognition through the ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) accreditation scheme. The review process was conducted comprehensively, covering various aspects such as curriculum design, intended learning outcomes, teaching and learning processes, and internal quality assurance systems.
During the discussion, Prof. Nehring provided constructive feedback on strengthening internationally oriented curricula, aligning learning outcomes with global standards, and emphasizing the integration of research into teaching practices. He also highlighted the importance of demonstrating each program’s distinctiveness to remain competitive at the global level.
“International accreditation is not merely about meeting administrative standards, but about demonstrating academic quality that is globally relevant and sustainable,” he stated.
He further stressed the importance of systematic, evidence-based documentation in preparing the self-evaluation report, as well as ensuring strong alignment between institutional vision, curriculum design, and actual teaching practices.
The Dean of FITK UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Prof. Dr. Sigit Purnama, M.Pd., noted that the activity represents a crucial step in preparing the study programs for international accreditation.
“This review is part of our collective effort to ensure that all Science Education programs at FITK are well-prepared, both academically and institutionally, to meet international accreditation standards,” he explained.
He also emphasized that internationalization should not be viewed merely as an administrative achievement, but as a continuous process of academic transformation aimed at improving educational quality.
The discussions were conducted interactively, focusing on refining the self-evaluation documents and strengthening the academic substance that serves as key indicators in the ACQUIN assessment.
In a broader context, this international accreditation effort aligns with UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s vision of becoming a world-class university. Through this process, the study programs are expected not only to gain global recognition but also to enhance the competitiveness of their graduates at the international level.
As a follow-up, each study program will revise and improve its self-evaluation report based on the feedback provided, while continuously strengthening curriculum implementation and internal quality assurance systems.
Through this initiative, FITK UIN Sunan Kalijaga reaffirms its commitment to building a high-quality, adaptive, and globally competitive higher education ecosystem.
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Public Relations of FITK UIN Sunan Kalijaga; documentation of the ACQUIN self-evaluation review for Science Education programs with Prof. Andreas Nehring, April 1, 2026.