UIN Jakarta Follows Up on Student Aspirations Regarding UKT Evaluation and Campus Facilities
Diorama Room, UIN News Online - UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held a hearing with students to listen to and follow up on aspirations regarding Single Tuition Fees (UKT), learning facilities, parking management, environmental management of Teacher Professional Education (PPG) areas, and asset management on Thursday (10/09/2026).
The hearing was attended by Vice Rector for General Administration Prof. Dr. Imam Subchi, M.A., Head of Planning and Finance Team Fitriadi, S.E., M.M., Business Development Center representative Arief Arianto Aryadi, S.Psi., Legal Team representative Alwanih Mulya, S.H., M.H., alongside ranks and representatives from the Student Executive Board (DEMA U), Student Senate (SEMA U), as well as students from various faculties and student forums. The hearing was moderated by Head of the Information and Public Relations Center (PIH) UIN Jakarta, Zaenal Muttaqin, S.Th.I., M.Ag.
Chairman of DEMA U, Ahmad Hafizh, raised several concerns affecting students, particularly the mechanism for determining and appealing UKT tiers, transparency in fund utilization, condition of learning facilities, and parking management. Students expressed hope for a more accessible UKT system that aligns with their economic conditions.
“That is our concern regarding high UKT rates. We feel that despite paying such large amounts, the facilities we receive do not match what we pay through our expensive UKT. Many faculties still have unusable restrooms, roof leaks in classrooms, holes in the ceiling, non-functional air conditioners, and other issues,” Hafizh stated.
Responding to these concerns, Prof. Imam offered an apology for services that have not been optimal. He explained that university leadership is committed to improving the verification and adjustment system for UKT so that students in need can receive tuition adjustments according to their financial circumstances. He also mentioned that UKT funds are used to support student operations and services, alongside maintaining information transparency through the PPID.
“We are committed to not raising UKT rates, but rather fixing the verification and adjustment system at the faculty level so that students in need can be served with ease,” Prof. Imam explained.
Meanwhile, Head of Planning and Finance Team Fitriadi explained that fulfilling classroom infrastructure needs is being carried out gradually in accordance with budget capabilities. Data collection on facility needs, including classroom equipment, has been conducted as a baseline for facility upgrades.
Students also highlighted limited space and parking management. Representative of the Business Development Center, Arief Arianto, explained that engaging third-party managers was decided based on accountability and professionalism. Third-party management carries service responsibilities, including compensation mechanisms in the event of student vehicle loss.
“When managed by a third party, accountability is ensured for Public Service BLU financial auditors. Furthermore, professionalism is gained when a student experiences vehicle loss, as it can be compensated or fully covered. That is why managing through a third party was ultimately selected,” Arief Arianto clarified.
In addition to parking, students pointed out environmental conditions in the PPG area. Addressing this, Prof. Imam explained that waste processing facilities in PPG were originally designed to support environmental management, but the current processing machine is operating below its initial capacity, leading to accumulation. UIN Jakarta plans to restructure waste management there and return excess waste to the previous disposal system.
“Initially, the waste processing at PPG was intended for Green Metric evaluation, among other things. However, after evaluating it with the team, it turned out not to be functioning well... the equipment that was initially capable of grinding 3 tons a day can now only process 1 ton, causing waste to pile up. I will return the excess waste disposal to Bantar Gebang promptly,” Prof. Imam stated.
During the hearing, Chairman of SEMA U Ezra emphasized the necessity of facility improvements alongside safeguarding UIN Jakarta's public image. He requested university leadership to provide clear explanations on various developing issues so students receive accurate information regarding campus conditions.
“I would like to ask regarding several UIN Jakarta facilities that remain inadequate, and how education at UIN Jakarta can be upheld so that students from lower economic backgrounds can continue their studies here,” he expressed.
Regarding asset management, UIN Jakarta explained that optimizing State Property (BMN) assets is aimed at generating alternative revenue streams to support facilities and academic activities without increasing the UKT burden. This arrangement is anchored in Law No. 17 of 2003 on State Finances, Article 2 paragraph i, which states that third-party wealth obtained using facilities provided by the government falls under the scope of State Finances.
Concluding the session, Prof. Imam reiterated his appreciation to the students while acknowledging ongoing challenges in service improvements, including human resource constraints, bureaucratic processes, and inter-agency coordination needs. He assured that student input would be brought to leadership meetings for immediate follow-up.
“Thank you for the input from student colleagues. UIN Jakarta apologizes that thus far services have not been fully optimal in delivering the best service for students. However, UIN Jakarta remains committed to continuously developing facilities, guaranteeing academic activities, and ensuring UKT remains affordable for students,” he expressed.
University leadership also proposed establishing a joint monitoring mechanism between students and faculties through regular meetings. Through this, facility and service issues can be collected, communicated to relevant authorities, and addressed in a more measurable manner.
Prof. Imam further proposed joint monitoring at the faculty level to ensure issues raised by students receive regular follow-up actions.
“I propose monthly meetings per faculty. We can review what needs improvement and invite the respective Deans,” he stated.
Accordingly, this hearing serves as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in UKT management, enhance campus facilities and services, improve supporting infrastructure, and engage students in sustainable policy monitoring and evaluation.