Ensuring Fair, Transparent, and Non-Discriminatory Student Admissions at UIN Jakarta
Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta is committed to promoting equal opportunities in higher education through transparent, fair, and non-discriminatory student admission procedures. The University recognises that access to higher education should be determined by transparent academic selection criteria rather than discrimination based on gender, religion, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics unrelated to the academic requirements of a study programme.
During 2024–2025, UIN Jakarta implemented national and institutional admission procedures supported by official regulations, public admission guidelines, and measures to improve access for students with disabilities. These measures contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, particularly Indicator 10.6.1 concerning non-discriminatory admissions policies.
1. Establishing Non-Discriminatory Admission Principles
UIN Jakarta participates in the National Academic Achievement Selection for State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (SPAN-PTKIN). The University's official SPAN-PTKIN 2024 admission information explicitly states that the selection process is open to prospective students from across Indonesia regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, social status, or economic circumstances.
The admission guidelines also establish fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination as fundamental principles of the national selection process. SPAN-PTKIN uses academic achievement, school reports, and relevant portfolios as the basis for selection without requiring a written entrance examination.
Furthermore, the government covers the selection costs, allowing eligible applicants to participate without paying an application fee. Through this admissions framework, UIN Jakarta participates in a nationally regulated selection system designed to provide fairer educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
2. Applying Fair and Transparent Entrance Examination Procedures
In addition to achievement-based admissions, UIN Jakarta participates in the National Entrance Examination for State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (UM-PTKIN). The University's admission information published on 23 January 2024 states that the national UM-PTKIN selection process must comply with the principles of fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination.
The 2024 examination was administered through the Computer-Based Electronic Selection System, providing standardised assessment procedures across participating institutions. This national selection system establishes common examination requirements and assessment procedures for prospective students.
By participating in UM-PTKIN, UIN Jakarta applies an entrance examination framework that explicitly incorporates non-discriminatory admission principles.
3. Providing Multiple Pathways to Higher Education
For the 2024/2025 academic year, UIN Jakarta provided five main undergraduate admission pathways:
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National Selection Based on Academic Achievement (SNBP);
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National Selection Based on Tests (SNBT);
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National Academic Achievement Selection for Islamic Higher Education Institutions (SPAN-PTKIN);
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National Entrance Examination for Islamic Higher Education Institutions (UM-PTKIN);
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Independent Admission Selection.
These pathways allow eligible prospective students to apply through different selection mechanisms, including academic achievement and examination results. The University's admissions procedures are supported by Rector's Decree Number 1280 of 2024 concerning the Undergraduate Academic Guidelines. Chapter II of the guidelines formally regulates student admissions through national and independent selection routes.
This framework provides documented institutional procedures for admission, registration, and academic enrolment. The availability of several admission pathways supports access for applicants with different academic backgrounds, while the institution's published national selection guidelines provide explicit requirements concerning fairness and non-discrimination.
4. Promoting Inclusive Admissions for Students with Disabilities
UIN Jakarta's commitment to equal educational opportunities is also reflected in its efforts to improve access for prospective students with disabilities. The University's institutional performance documentation identifies the admission of students with special needs as a component of its performance monitoring.
During 2024, UIN Jakarta admitted 69 new students with special needs. This increased to 91 students in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 31.9 percent. The University's performance report connects its inclusive admissions efforts with Indonesia's Law Number 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities and the national regulatory framework governing inclusive higher education.
The report also describes institutional efforts to provide academic services and accessible facilities for students with disabilities. These measures demonstrate that the University's commitment to equal access extends beyond general admission principles to efforts addressing the participation of students who may face additional educational barriers.
5. Strengthening Accountability through Public Admission Information
Transparent communication is an important component of non-discriminatory admission practices. UIN Jakarta publishes official admission information through its institutional website and admission-related platforms. These publications provide information on admission pathways, academic requirements, registration procedures, selection mechanisms, and relevant schedules.
Public access to admission requirements helps prospective students understand the applicable selection procedures and evaluate their eligibility before applying. The availability of official and publicly accessible admission information also strengthens institutional accountability by providing applicants with a common source of information. This approach complements the University's formal admissions framework and its participation in nationally coordinated selection systems.
6. Contribution to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta demonstrates a documented commitment to fair and non-discriminatory student admissions through its implementation of national selection policies and institutional academic regulations. The University's SPAN-PTKIN and UM-PTKIN admission guidelines explicitly establish fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination as essential principles of student selection.
The 2024 SPAN-PTKIN guidelines further specify that applicants should not be differentiated on the basis of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, social status, or economic circumstances. These policies are complemented by formal academic admission procedures, multiple entrance pathways, and institutional efforts to improve access for prospective students with disabilities. The documented admission of 69 students with special needs in 2024 and 91 in 2025 provides additional evidence of the University's efforts to expand inclusive participation.
Through these policies and practices, UIN Jakarta contributes to reducing inequalities in access to higher education and supports SDG 10 Indicator 10.6.1 by implementing admission procedures grounded in fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination.
Source :
https://www.uinjkt.ac.id/id/span-ptkin-2024
https://uinjkt.ac.id/id/informasi-jalur-masuk-um-ptkin-uin-syarif-hidayatullah-jakarta
https://asset.uinjkt.ac.id/uploads/NDCVMpcI/2024/10/pedoman-akademik-program-sarjana---sk-rektor-nomor-1280-tahun-2024.pdf
https://asset.uinjkt.ac.id/uploads/assets/pengumuman/Laporan_Kinerja_Universitas_2025___PUBLISH.pdf
https://www.uinjkt.ac.id/id/informasi-jalur-masuk-uin-syarif-hidayatullah-jakarta