UIN Jakarta Students Earn Outstanding Achievements Across Multiple Fields at OASE III PTKIN 2026
Jakarta, UIN Online News — Students representing the delegation of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta have achieved outstanding results at the 2026 Third National Olympiad of Religion, Science, and Research (OASE III PTKIN). Competing alongside 54 State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) from across Indonesia, UIN Jakarta secured second place overall, winning nine championship titles and two honorable mentions.
The achievements were earned during the competition, held November 3–7, 2026, at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. In addition to awards in the competition categories, the UIN Jakarta delegation also received recognition for Best Robot Chassis Design and Best Creative and Innovative Expo.
For this year's competition, which featured 18 categories, UIN Jakarta sent 31 student finalists who advanced from an initial pool of 52 applicants through internal selection and preliminary rounds. The finalists competed in 12 categories across three main fields: religious studies, science, and research.
In the religious studies category, UIN Jakarta students earned seven awards. Yusra Aini won second place in the women's Musabaqah Qiraatil Kutub (MQK), while Abdurrahman received an honorable mention in the men's MQK category. Agustri Ananda and Egidia Indah Lestari each secured second place in the men's and women's Islamic preaching (Dai) categories, respectively.
The highest achievement in this field came from the Musabaqah Fahmil Quran (MFQ) team, comprising M. Dzikra Rantona, Alawiyah, and Rizka Khairianur, which won first place. Meanwhile, the Qur'anic Writing team, consisting of Ahmad Ivan Abid Nugroho, Mu'ainun Mubin, and Ilham Fauzi Ridwanullah, secured third place. In the Islamic Astronomy category, the team of Harun Arrasyid, Thoriq Israr, and Habibie Ihsan received an honorable mention.
In the science category, UIN Jakarta won first place in Mathematics through Hafizh Fakhri Akmaludin and second place in Chemistry through Muhammad Daffa. The Robotics team, comprising Fauzan Hadi Sofyan, Muhammad Rayhan Ramadhan, and Siti Nurkhalisah, also received the award for Best Robot Chassis Design.
In the research category, two UIN Jakarta teams secured third place. The Literacy, Innovation, and Technology team consisted of Arian Nathan Pricha Mushoddaq, Ilmam Alif Maulafatin Sunarno, Muhammad Radhya Firaz Maynard, and Maulidina Aisha Khairani. Meanwhile, the Nanotechnology team comprised Salsabila Dwi Wanda, Lulu Balkis, Mutia Syafiqa Zahra, Callista Felicia Hartanto, and Shifa Risya Nur Ramadhan.
Beyond the competition categories, the UIN Jakarta delegation also received the Best Creative and Innovative Expo Award for its participation in the exhibition showcasing student innovations and creativity.
Overall, UIN Jakarta collected two first-place awards (gold), four second-place awards (silver), three third-place awards (bronze), and two honorable mentions. These achievements secured UIN Jakarta's second-place position among the 54 participating PTKIs at OASE III 2026.
The delegation also showcased several innovative projects at the expo, including Hilal App, an integrated application for lunar crescent calculations and observations (hisab and rukyat); a Qur'anic writing project on waqf forests; the Internet of Things (IoT)-based Neo Smart Helmet (NSH); RHIZEA Nanoemulgel research in the health nanotechnology category; and an architectural scale model of Balai Arsirahma.
Responding to these achievements, UIN Jakarta Rector, Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, M.A., Ph.D., expressed his delight at the outstanding accomplishments of the university's student delegation. He said the achievements reflected the students' hard work, dedication, and collaboration with faculty mentors and the supporting team.
The Rector hopes these accomplishments will inspire students to continue developing their potential, strengthening their academic capabilities, and pursuing excellence at both the national and international levels.
“I hope UIN Jakarta students will continue to achieve excellence, develop their academic strengths and creativity, and make meaningful contributions to the well-being of society,” he said.
Bringing Together 54 PTKIs to Strengthen the Integration of Religion, Science, and Research
OASE III PTKIN 2026 officially concluded at the Multipurpose Building of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta on Friday evening, November 6, 2026, following three days of competition. The national event brought together 497 finalists from 54 PTKIs who had advanced through a selection process involving 1,592 participants, competing across 18 categories.
The closing ceremony featured artistic performances, remarks from university leaders, and the announcement of competition winners. In addition to the competitions, OASE III also hosted an expo showcasing various student innovations and creative projects from PTKIs.
Representing the host university, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Rector Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan stated that OASE serves a purpose beyond competing for titles and awards. The event provides a platform for talented students to develop their reasoning skills, present ideas, and generate innovations that contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
He added that OASE plays an important role in preserving a culture of critical, logical, and creative thinking amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). He hopes the competition will serve as a starting point for students to continue creating and contributing as scientists and innovators who make a meaningful impact on society.
Meanwhile, Director of Islamic Higher Education (Diktis), Prof. Sahiron, representing the Ministry of Religious Affairs, expressed his appreciation to UIN Sunan Kalijaga as the host and to all participating PTKIs. He emphasized that mastery of science and technology, together with the development of a religious society committed to public welfare, are two essential priorities in preparing Indonesia for its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Earlier, at the opening ceremony of OASE III PTKIN 2026, Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, M.A., highlighted the importance of scientific and technological advancement in enabling PTKIs to play a strategic role in building civilization.
“If we want to restore the glory of knowledge that marked Islamic history, we must master science. Mastery of science and technology is essential,” he emphasized.
Representing UIN Jakarta's leadership at the opening ceremony, Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Ali Munhanif, M.A., Ph.D., attended alongside Head of the Student Affairs and Alumni Team Muhammad Furqon, S.Pd.I., M.A.; Official Coordinator Muhammad Naufal Waliyyuddin, S.Sos.; faculty mentors; delegation support staff; and all participating students.
Muhammad Furqon stated that the finalists had undergone intensive preparation and coaching with faculty mentors and official coordinators before departing for Yogyakarta. These preparations were designed to ensure that the students could compete at their best.
The achievements at OASE III PTKIN 2026 mark an important milestone in strengthening student excellence at UIN Jakarta. They also reaffirm the university's commitment to integrating religious knowledge, science, and technology, while encouraging students to develop innovative ideas and produce meaningful contributions to society.
(Mu'ainun Mubin/Zm)
UIN JAKARTA DELEGATION – LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS
OASE III PTKIN 2026 – Yogyakarta
Religious Studies
- Musabaqah Qiraatil Kutub (MQK) – Men's Category
- Award: Honorable Mention (First Runner-up Honorable Mention)
- Student: Abdurrahman
- Musabaqah Qiraatil Kutub (MQK) – Women's Category
- Award: Second Place
- Student: Yusra Aini
- Islamic Preaching (Dai) – Men's Category
- Award: Second Place
- Student: Agustri Ananda
- Islamic Preaching (Dai) – Women's Category
- Award: Second Place
- Student: Egidia Indah Lestari
- Musabaqah Fahmil Quran (MFQ) – Qur'anic Knowledge Competition
- Award: First Place
- Students: M. Dzikra Rantona, Alawiyah, and Rizka Khairianur
- Qur'anic Writing Competition
- Award: Third Place
- Students: Ahmad Ivan Abid Nugroho, Mu'ainun Mubin, and Ilham Fauzi Ridwanullah
- Islamic Astronomy
- Award: Honorable Mention
- Students: Harun Arrasyid, Thoriq Israr, and Habibie Ihsan
Science
- Mathematics
- Award: First Place
- Student: Hafizh Fakhri Akmaludin
- Chemistry
- Award: Second Place
- Student: Muhammad Daffa
- Robotics
- Award: Best Robot Chassis Design
- Students: Fauzan Hadi Sofyan, Muhammad Rayhan Ramadhan, and Siti Nurkhalisah
Research
- Literacy, Innovation, and Technology
- Award: Third Place
- Students: Arian Nathan Pricha Mushoddaq, Ilmam Alif Maulafatin Sunarno, Muhammad Radhya Firaz Maynard, and Maulidina Aisha Khairani
- Nanotechnology
- Award: Third Place
- Students: Salsabila Dwi Wanda, Lulu Balkis, Mutia Syafiqa Zahra, Callista Felicia Hartanto, and Shifa Risya Nur Ramadhan
Special Awards
- Best Creative and Innovative Expo
- Award: Best Expo
- Recipient: UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Delegation
Achievement Summary
- First Place (Gold): 2
- Second Place (Silver): 4
- Third Place (Bronze): 3
- Honorable Mentions: 2
- Special Awards: 2 (Best Robot Chassis Design and Best Creative and Innovative Expo)
Total: 11 competition awards and 2 special awards.