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Suasana penuh kebanggaan menyelimuti Universitas Islam Malang (Unisma) pada Sabtu (21/6). Sebanyak 715 mahasiswa resmi dikukuhkan sebagai lulusan Program Sarjana, Profesi, Magister, dan Doktor dalam Wisuda Periode ke-76 Tahun 2025 yang digelar di kampus Unisma.
Wakil Rektor I Bidang Akademik dan Kerjasama, dr. Hj. Erna Sulistyowati, M.Kes., Ph.D., menjelaskan bahwa jumlah lulusan terbanyak berasal dari Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis dengan 225 orang, disusul Fakultas Teknik 86 orang, serta Fakultas Kedokteran 86 orang.
Menurut Erna, tantangan bagi lulusan perguruan tinggi saat ini semakin besar karena angka pengangguran, termasuk dari kalangan sarjana, masih cukup tinggi.
“Kami yakin lulusan Unisma mampu bersaing dengan kompetensi dan kreativitasnya. Mereka bisa menciptakan pekerjaan, bukan hanya mencari pekerjaan. Ilmu dan keterampilan yang diperoleh selama kuliah bisa menjadi bekal untuk meraih kesuksesan,” tegasnya.
Ia menambahkan, Unisma saat ini sedang berada pada milestone entrepreneurial university. Setiap kegiatan akademik dirancang agar selaras dengan nilai kewirausahaan. Mahasiswa tidak hanya mendapat mata kuliah kewirausahaan, tetapi juga pelatihan dan kesempatan mengikuti lomba.
“Banyak mahasiswa yang meraih prestasi. Bahkan ada yang juara 1 dan mendapatkan hibah Rp40 juta. Kini banyak mahasiswa kami yang sudah memiliki unit usaha sendiri,” imbuhnya.
Selain itu, Unisma juga tengah mempersiapkan diri menuju World Class University pada 2027. Beberapa program akademik telah mengacu pada standar internasional, termasuk kerja sama dengan industri luar negeri untuk penempatan magang mahasiswa.
Cerita Lulusan Terbaik
Kebanggaan juga datang dari para lulusan terbaik. Sania Putri Cahyaningrum, S.Pd., lulusan terbaik tingkat universitas dengan IPK 4,00 dari Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia (PBSI), menyebut bahwa Unisma adalah kampus yang konsisten menyiapkan lulusan profesional dan berintegritas.
“Dosen-dosennya tidak hanya kompeten, tetapi juga ramah, terbuka, dan komunikatif. Mereka membimbing dengan pendekatan humanis, tapi tetap menjaga kualitas dan kedisiplinan akademik,” tutur Sania.
Sania juga berbagi pengalamannya mengikuti PPL/KKN Internasional di Thailand. Ia mengajar Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) serta Bahasa Inggris di sekolah setempat.
“Mengajar di lingkungan multikultural menuntut kreativitas, kesabaran, dan kemampuan komunikasi lintas budaya. Pengalaman ini membuat saya merasa menjadi duta budaya Indonesia sekaligus memperkuat kompetensi saya sebagai calon pendidik global,” jelasnya.
Lulusan terbaik lainnya, Nur’arofah, S.Ak., peraih IPK 4,00 asal Sumatera Selatan, mengaku beruntung mendapat pengalaman berharga melalui mata kuliah kewirausahaan.
“Mata kuliah ini sangat penting karena membekali mahasiswa dengan keterampilan wirausaha sebelum terjun ke lapangan. Selain itu, juga menumbuhkan jiwa mandiri agar tidak hanya bergantung pada lapangan pekerjaan yang ada,” ungkapnya.[:en]
A strong sense of pride filled Universitas Islam Malang (UNISMA) on Saturday (June 21) as 715 students were officially conferred their degrees during the 76th Graduation Ceremony of 2025, held on campus. The graduates completed programs at the Bachelor’s, Professional, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees.
The Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Cooperation, dr. Hj. Erna Sulistyowati, M.Kes., Ph.D., stated that the largest number of graduates came from the Faculty of Economics and Business with 225 students, followed by the Faculty of Engineering with 86 students and the Faculty of Medicine with 86 students.
According to Erna, today’s university graduates face increasingly tough challenges, as the unemployment rate, including among bachelor’s degree holders, remains relatively high.
“We believe that UNISMA graduates are able to compete through their competence and creativity. They are capable of creating jobs, not just seeking them. The knowledge and skills they have gained during their studies will serve as valuable capital for achieving success,” she emphasized.
She added that UNISMA is currently moving toward becoming an entrepreneurial university. Academic activities are designed to align with entrepreneurial values. Students not only take entrepreneurship courses but also receive training and opportunities to participate in competitions.
“Many of our students have achieved remarkable accomplishments. Some have even won first place and secured grants of up to IDR 40 million. Today, many of our students already run their own business ventures,” she continued.
In addition, UNISMA is preparing to become a World Class University by 2027. Several academic programs have adopted international standards, including partnerships with overseas industries to provide international internship placements for students.
Stories from the Top Graduates
Pride also comes from the university’s top graduates. Sania Putri Cahyaningrum, S.Pd., who achieved a perfect GPA of 4.00 and was named the best graduate at the university level from the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program (PBSI), described UNISMA as a campus that consistently prepares professional and high-integrity graduates.
“The lecturers are not only competent but also friendly, open-minded, and communicative. They guide students with a humanistic approach while maintaining academic quality and discipline,” Sania shared.
Sania also talked about her experience participating in an International Teaching and Community Service Program (PPL/KKN) in Thailand, where she taught Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) as well as English at a local school.
“Teaching in a multicultural environment required creativity, patience, and cross-cultural communication skills. This experience made me feel like a cultural ambassador for Indonesia while strengthening my competence as a future global educator,” she explained.
Another outstanding graduate, Nur’arofah, S.Ak., who also earned a GPA of 4.00 and comes from South Sumatra, expressed her appreciation for the valuable experience she gained through the entrepreneurship course.
“This course is very important because it equips students with entrepreneurial skills before entering the workforce. It also fosters independence so that graduates are not solely dependent on existing job opportunities,” she said.
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