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Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is the oldest and best state Islamic higher education institution in Indonesia. This university was established on September 26th, 1951. In 2004, there was an institutional transformation, from the Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) to the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga. Located in Yogyakarta, on approximately 87 hectares of land, this university has 8 Faculties, 1 Postgraduate School, with 44 undergraduate programs, 31 Master Programs, and 17 Doctoral Programs.
The vision of the university is to become an excellent university in integrating Islam and science for civilization. The mission includes the development of Islamic studies, and science with Indonesian values such as moderate, inclusive, and brotherhood. The university is also concerned in developing multidisciplinary research that contributes to the world society, and nation with religious insight. The university’s goal is to produce competent, faithful, noble graduates, with social, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga began a significant reform to improve the quality of education, including providing excellent service for students with disabilities. Currently, the total students of the university is around 21,000, consisting of domestic and international students. Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga becomes the first state higher education institution with "Excellent" accreditation from the National Accreditation Board-for Higher Education, in which 72% of the study programs in the university are also accredited "Excellent", and 21 of them are internationally accredited.
About Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is the oldest and best state Islamic higher education institution in Indonesia. This university was established on September 26th, 1951. In 2004, there was an institutional transformation, from the Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) to the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga. Located in Yogyakarta, on approximately 87 hectares of land, this university has 8 Faculties, 1 Postgraduate School, with 44 undergraduate programs, 31 Master Programs, and 17 Doctoral Programs.
The vision of the university is to become an excellent university in integrating Islam and science for civilization. The mission includes the development of Islamic studies, and science with Indonesian values such as moderate, inclusive, and brotherhood. The university is also concerned in developing multidisciplinary research that contributes to the world society, and nation with religious insight. The university’s goal is to produce competent, faithful, noble graduates, with social, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga began a significant reform to improve the quality of education, including providing excellent service for students with disabilities. Currently, the total students of the university is around 21,000, consisting of domestic and international students. Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga becomes the first state higher education institution with "Excellent" accreditation from the National Accreditation Board-for Higher Education, in which 72% of the study programs in the university are also accredited "Excellent", and 21 of them are internationally accredited.
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Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is one of the top universities in Sleman Regency, Indonesia. It is ranked #37 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
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Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Sleman Regency Indonesia
# 37QS WUR Ranking By Subject
69Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is the oldest and best state Islamic higher education institution in Indonesia. This university was established on September 26th, 1951. In 2004, there was an institutional transformation, from the Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) to the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga. Located in Yogyakarta, on approximately 87 hectares of land, this university has 8 Faculties, 1 Postgraduate School, with 44 undergraduate programs, 31 Master Programs, and 17 Doctoral Programs.
The vision of the university is to become an excellent university in integrating Islam and science for civilization. The mission includes the development of Islamic studies, and science with Indonesian values such as moderate, inclusive, and brotherhood. The university is also concerned in developing multidisciplinary research that contributes to the world society, and nation with religious insight. The university’s goal is to produce competent, faithful, noble graduates, with social, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga began a significant reform to improve the quality of education, including providing excellent service for students with disabilities. Currently, the total students of the university is around 21,000, consisting of domestic and international students. Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga becomes the first state higher education institution with "Excellent" accreditation from the National Accreditation Board-for Higher Education, in which 72% of the study programs in the university are also accredited "Excellent", and 21 of them are internationally accredited.
About Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is the oldest and best state Islamic higher education institution in Indonesia. This university was established on September 26th, 1951. In 2004, there was an institutional transformation, from the Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) to the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga. Located in Yogyakarta, on approximately 87 hectares of land, this university has 8 Faculties, 1 Postgraduate School, with 44 undergraduate programs, 31 Master Programs, and 17 Doctoral Programs.
The vision of the university is to become an excellent university in integrating Islam and science for civilization. The mission includes the development of Islamic studies, and science with Indonesian values such as moderate, inclusive, and brotherhood. The university is also concerned in developing multidisciplinary research that contributes to the world society, and nation with religious insight. The university’s goal is to produce competent, faithful, noble graduates, with social, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga began a significant reform to improve the quality of education, including providing excellent service for students with disabilities. Currently, the total students of the university is around 21,000, consisting of domestic and international students. Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga becomes the first state higher education institution with "Excellent" accreditation from the National Accreditation Board-for Higher Education, in which 72% of the study programs in the university are also accredited "Excellent", and 21 of them are internationally accredited.
Available programmes
Arts and Humanities (6)
Arabic Language and Literature
Arabic Language and Literature
Architecture
Architecture
Da'wah Management
Da'wah Management
English Literature
English Literature
Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Islamic Community Development
Islamic Community Development
Islamic Guidance and Counseling
Islamic Guidance and Counseling
Islamic History and Culture
Islamic History and Culture
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Qur'anic Science and Tafsir
Qur'anic Science and Tafsir
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Science of Hadith
Science of Hadith
Sociology of Religion
Sociology of Religion
Business and Management (6)
Islamic Accounting
Islamic Accounting
Islamic Banking
Islamic Banking
Islamic Economics
Islamic Economics
Islamic Finance Management
Islamic Finance Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Informatics
Informatics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Biology
Biology
Psychology
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Arabic Language Education
Arabic Language Education
Biology Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Chemistry Education
Communication Studies
Communication Studies
Comparative Mazhabs
Comparative Mazhabs
Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
Islamic Communication and Broadcasting
Islamic Communication and Broadcasting
Islamic Education
Islamic Education
Islamic Education Management
Islamic Education Management
Islamic Elementary School Education
Islamic Elementary School Education
Islamic Family Law
Islamic Family Law
Islamic Family Law Constitutional Law
Islamic Family Law Constitutional Law
Islamic Kindergarten Education
Islamic Kindergarten Education
Legal Studies
Legal Studies
Library Science
Library Science
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
Physics Education
Physics Education
Sharia Economic Law
Sharia Economic Law
Social Welfare Science
Social Welfare Science
Sociology
Sociology
Arts and Humanities (4)
Master of Arabic Language and Literature
Master of Arabic Language and Literature
Master of History of Islamic Civilzation
Master of History of Islamic Civilzation
Master of Interdiciplinary Islamic Studies
Master of Interdiciplinary Islamic Studies
Master of Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Master of Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Master of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting
Master of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting
Master of Islamic Community Development
Master of Islamic Community Development
Master of Islamic Guidance and Counseling
Master of Islamic Guidance and Counseling
Master of Qur'anic Science and Tafsir
Master of Qur'anic Science and Tafsir
Master of Religious Studies
Master of Religious Studies
Business and Management (4)
Master of Islamic Economics
Master of Islamic Economics
Engineering and Technology (4)
Master of Industrial Engineering
Master of Industrial Engineering
Master of Informatics
Master of Informatics
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Master of Arabic Language Education
Master of Arabic Language Education
Master of Education Management
Master of Education Management
Master of Islamic Education
Master of Islamic Education
Master of Islamic Elementary School Education
Master of Islamic Elementary School Education
Master of Islamic Kindergarten Education
Master of Islamic Kindergarten Education
Master of Islamic Law
Master of Islamic Law
Master of Social Welfare Science
Master of Social Welfare Science
Arts and Humanities (2)
Doctor of Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Doctor of Islamic Belief and Philosophy
Doctor of Islamic Studies
Doctor of Islamic Studies
Social Sciences and Management (2)
Doctor of Arabic Language Education
Doctor of Arabic Language Education
Doctor of Islamic Education
Doctor of Islamic Education
Doctor of Islamic Elementary School Education
Doctor of Islamic Elementary School Education
Doctor of Islamic Law
Doctor of Islamic Law
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Rankings & Ratings
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga is one of the top universities in Sleman Regency, Indonesia. It is ranked #37 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
QS Contributor - Asian University Rankings 2026
This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive data with QS. While not included in this year’s published rankings, the institution plays an active role in the global academic community and contributes to a more complete picture of higher education in the region.
Contributor Status signals transparency, engagement and a willingness to be compared on a global scale – qualities valued by students, academics and partners alike.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Asian University Rankings
Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Asian University Rankings
Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
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