Expanding Educational and Employment Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups at UIN Jakarta

Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta is committed to reducing inequalities in access to higher education and employment through affirmative admission pathways, inclusive recruitment procedures, and targeted assistance for individuals from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

During 2024–2025, the University implemented initiatives aimed at widening educational opportunities for prospective students from disadvantaged regions, improving access for students with disabilities, supporting students from low-income households, and providing employment opportunities for applicants with disabilities.

These initiatives demonstrate the University's efforts to translate its commitment to equality and inclusion into planned recruitment and participation measures, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

1. Establishing Affirmative Admission Pathways for Students from Disadvantaged Regions

On 6 May 2024, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta officially opened its Non-Regular Independent Student Admission Programme for the 2024/2025 academic year. The programme offered several admission pathways designed to accommodate applicants with different backgrounds and qualifications. One of the most significant initiatives was the Equal Educational Opportunity Admission Pathway, known as Pemerataan Kesempatan Belajar (PKB).

This pathway was specifically designed for prospective students originating from Indonesia's disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost regions, commonly referred to as 3T areas (Tertinggal, Terdepan, dan Terluar). By establishing a dedicated admission pathway for students from these regions, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta recognised that geographic isolation and unequal access to educational resources can create barriers to participation in higher education.

The programme enabled eligible candidates from disadvantaged regions to access an admission mechanism specifically designed to broaden educational opportunities beyond the University's immediate geographic surroundings. The University's official 2024 registration guidance also documented the implementation of the Equal Educational Opportunity pathway as part of the Non-Regular Independent Admission Programme.

This initiative provides direct evidence of planned institutional action to recruit prospective students from geographically underrepresented communities.

2. Providing Special Recruitment Opportunities for Applicants with Disabilities

Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta also implemented affirmative recruitment measures for prospective employees with disabilities. In September 2024, the University announced 135 civil-service recruitment positions across academic and administrative functions. Of these, three positions were specifically allocated for applicants with disabilities.

The designated administrative positions included:

• Junior State Budget Financial Management Analyst;

• Junior Civil Service Human Resources Analyst;

• Junior Computer Specialist.

The allocation of these positions demonstrates an institutional measure to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Rather than relying exclusively on general recruitment mechanisms, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta incorporated disability-specific recruitment positions into its publicly announced staffing process. The recruitment process was administered through Indonesia's national civil-service selection system and accompanied by official application requirements. This initiative represents direct evidence of planned recruitment action for an underrepresented employment group.

3. Applying Inclusive Civil-Service Selection Procedures

The University's 2024 civil-service recruitment documentation also established procedures relevant to applicants with disabilities and applicants from Papua. These included special administrative documentation requirements and specific provisions within the national civil-service assessment framework.

The selection guidelines recognised the circumstances of applicants with disabilities through dedicated recruitment categories and assessment requirements. Applicants from Papua were also addressed through provisions governing designated recruitment categories within the national civil-service system.

Such provisions demonstrate Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta's implementation of recruitment procedures that acknowledge differences in applicants' circumstances and provide mechanisms for participation by underrepresented groups. The documented recruitment arrangements strengthen the University's efforts to promote employment access and inclusion within the public higher-education sector.

4. Supporting the Participation of Students with Special Needs

The University has also documented efforts to strengthen access to higher education for students with special needs. According to its institutional performance reporting, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta admitted 69 new students with special needs in 2024.

This number increased to 91 students in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 31.9 percent. The University identifies the increased admission of students with special needs as part of its institutional performance indicators. Its performance report also connects these efforts to Indonesia's Law Number 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities and regulations governing inclusive higher education. The University additionally reports efforts to provide accessible facilities and academic support for students with disabilities.

These measures demonstrate that widening educational participation for students with disabilities is included within institutional planning and performance evaluation. While the increase in student admissions is not, by itself, evidence of a separate targeted recruitment campaign, it provides an outcome measure supporting the University's wider inclusion agenda.

5. Providing Targeted Financial Support for Economically Disadvantaged Students

Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta further supports educational participation through its Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP Kuliah) scholarship programme. On 21 August 2024, the University officially announced the application procedures for the 2024 KIP Kuliah programme.

The programme prioritised eligible students experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, including students from households receiving government social assistance and households meeting specified income criteria. Eligibility also included certain circumstances affecting family welfare and students with disabilities. The selection process involved online registration, documentary verification, interviews, and the announcement of selected recipients.

This targeted financial-assistance mechanism helps students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds overcome financial barriers after gaining admission to the University. Although KIP Kuliah is a student-support programme rather than an independent admission route, it complements the University's efforts to widen and sustain participation among students who face economic barriers.

6. Integrating Inclusive Recruitment into Institutional Planning

The University's activities demonstrate several complementary approaches to improving participation among underrepresented groups. The Equal Educational Opportunity admission pathway provides a targeted mechanism for students from disadvantaged geographic regions. The 2024 civil-service recruitment process specifically allocated positions for applicants with disabilities.

The University also monitored the admission of students with special needs through annual institutional performance indicators. Finally, the KIP Kuliah programme provides targeted financial assistance for students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Together, these initiatives demonstrate that Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta has implemented planned measures relevant to widening educational and employment participation. They also provide a foundation for strengthening future recruitment strategies, improving disaggregated participation monitoring, and expanding opportunities for groups that remain underrepresented in higher education.

7. Contribution to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta demonstrates a commitment to reducing inequalities through affirmative educational admission pathways, disability-inclusive employment recruitment, and targeted student-support programmes. The University's 2024 Equal Educational Opportunity Admission Pathway directly addressed geographic inequalities by providing a dedicated admission mechanism for prospective students from Indonesia's disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost regions.

During the same year, the University allocated three civil-service recruitment positions specifically for applicants with disabilities, demonstrating planned employment recruitment action for an underrepresented group. These measures were complemented by the admission of 69 students with special needs in 2024, increasing to 91 in 2025, and the continued implementation of financial assistance through KIP Kuliah.

Together, these initiatives provide documented evidence that Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta takes planned actions to expand educational and employment opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Through these measures, the University supports SDG 10 Indicator 10.6.3 and contributes to building a more inclusive higher-education environment in which geographic, socioeconomic, and disability-related barriers are progressively addressed.

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