Meet the Outstanding Graduates of UIN Jakarta’s 140th Commencement
Harun Nasution Auditorium, UIN News Online — UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta honored its top-performing graduates during the university’s 140th Commencement Ceremony, held at the Main Auditorium on Saturday (May 23, 2026). Under the theme “Strengthening National Aspirations in Building a Competitive Digital Generation,” the university recognized students who achieved academic excellence and produced outstanding scholarly work across various disciplines.
A total of 1,557 graduates were conferred degrees during the ceremony, representing undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The graduates came from the Graduate School, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Faculty of Da’wah and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Faculty of Dirasat Islamiyah, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, and Faculty of Medicine.
Among the honorees, Abdul Hafiz from the Doctoral Program in Islamic Education at the Graduate School was named Outstanding Doctoral Graduate, graduating with a GPA of 3.76 and earning cum laude honors.
At the undergraduate level, several students achieved exceptional academic records, including Salsabila Azahra from the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, who graduated with a perfect GPA of 4.00.
In addition to academic achievement awards, the university also recognized outstanding undergraduate research projects. The award for Best Thesis in Humanities and Islamic Studies was presented to Alfiena May Shafa’ati from the Faculty of Adab and Humanities for her thesis entitled “Gender Performativity as Resistance: Beatrice Prior’s Struggle Against the Patriarchal System in Divergent (2014).”
The recognition reflects UIN Jakarta’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and encouraging students to contribute innovative research that addresses contemporary issues and benefits society.
One of the most memorable moments of the ceremony came when Mafatihatul Maghfiroh, an outstanding graduate from the Arabic Language and Literature Program, delivered a heartfelt address on behalf of the graduating class.
Speaking before fellow graduates, faculty members, and families, she reflected on the meaning of perseverance and resilience throughout the academic journey.
“Earning a degree is not simply about being the smartest person in the classroom. It is about having the strength to endure, to keep moving forward, and to never give up throughout the process,” she said.
She emphasized that academic success is forged through dedication, sacrifice, and countless hours of hard work rather than talent alone.
“This degree was not achieved through ease and comfort. It was shaped through long nights, determination, and the resilience required to navigate a demanding journey,” she added.
Toward the end of her speech, Mafatihatul dedicated the graduates’ achievements to their parents and families, acknowledging the sacrifices that made their educational journeys possible.
In an emotional tribute, she reminded her fellow graduates that their accomplishments represented not only personal success but also the hopes and aspirations of those who had supported them along the way.
“Through education, we are not merely pursuing academic titles. We are carrying the hopes of our parents and striving to build a better future for our families,” she said.
Concluding her remarks, she offered a moving reflection that resonated throughout the auditorium.
“The graduation gown we wear today is not only a symbol of academic achievement. It is also a testament to the prayers, sacrifices, and unwavering support of our parents that have finally reached their destination.” she concluded