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Universitas Islam Malang (UNISMA) kembali menorehkan prestasi di tingkat internasional. Berdasarkan hasil pemeringkatan QS Asia University Rankings (AUR) 2026 yang diumumkan oleh Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) pada awal November 2025, UNISMA berhasil menempati posisi 1101-1200 di Asia dan berada pada peringkat ke-173 di Asia Tenggara. Capaian ini juga menunjukkan adanya peningkatan sebesar 21,6% dibandingkan dengan hasil pemeringkatan tahun sebelumnya, menandakan komitmen berkelanjutan UNISMA dalam memperkuat daya saing globalnya.
Capaian ini menegaskan posisi UNISMA sebagai salah satu universitas Islam swasta terkemuka di Indonesia yang terus menunjukkan konsistensi dalam peningkatan mutu akademik, riset, dan internasionalisasi. Dari 93 perguruan tinggi negeri dan swasta di Indonesia yang berhasil masuk dalam QS AUR 2026, UNISMA tercatat menduduki peringkat ke-50 dan berada di atas beberapa perguruan tinggi ternama di Indonesia.
Lebih membanggakan lagi, UNISMA berhasil mencatat sejarah baru sebagai Perguruan Tinggi Nahdlatul Ulama (PTNU) nomor satu dan menjadi salah satu dari hanya dua kampus PTNU di seluruh Indonesia yang berhasil menembus QS Asia University Rankings 2026. Capaian ini menjadi simbol keberhasilan UNISMA dalam memperkuat reputasi akademik, riset, dan jejaring internasional di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi Nahdlatul Ulama.
Pemeringkatan QS Asia University Rankings dikenal luas sebagai salah satu sistem pemeringkatan paling bergengsi di dunia pendidikan tinggi. QS menggunakan pendekatan komprehensif berbasis 11 indikator yang dikelompokkan dalam empat bidang utama, yakni:
- Research and Discovery, mencakup Academic Reputation, Citations per Paper, dan Papers per Faculty;
- Employability and Outcomes, menilai Employer Reputation;
- Learning Experience, meliputi Faculty Student Ratio dan Staff with PhD;
- Global Engagement, mencakup International Research Network, Inbound and Outbound Exchange Students, International Faculty, serta International Students.
Rektor Universitas Islam Malang, Prof. Drs. H. Junaidi, M.Pd., Ph.D. menyampaikan rasa syukur atas capaian tersebut. “Prestasi UNISMA dalam QS Asia University Rankings 2026 merupakan bukti nyata dari kerja keras, kolaborasi, dan dedikasi seluruh sivitas akademika. Ini menjadi pengakuan internasional atas komitmen UNISMA dalam mengembangkan pendidikan yang unggul dan berdaya saing global,” ujar Prof. Junaidi.
Beliau menambahkan bahwa capaian ini tidak hanya memperlihatkan kemajuan institusi, tetapi juga menggambarkan posisi UNISMA yang semakin kuat di antara universitas Islam di Asia Tenggara. Selama beberapa tahun terakhir, UNISMA aktif memperluas jaringan kolaborasi internasional, memperkuat ekosistem riset bereputasi, dan mengembangkan program internasional seperti pertukaran mahasiswa, magang luar negeri, serta pengabdian masyarakat global.
Dengan meningkatnya reputasi ini, UNISMA semakin mantap dalam langkahnya menuju visi sebagai universitas unggul bertaraf internasional, berorientasi masa depan dalam IPTEKS dan budaya untuk kemaslahatan umat. Capaian di QS Asia University Rankings 2026 menjadi momentum penting bagi UNISMA untuk terus memperkuat peran sebagai universitas Islam yang berkontribusi pada kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan peradaban dunia. Sebagaimana spiritnya, UNISMA akan terus terbang melesat menjadi kampus berkelas dunia.[:en]
Universitas Islam Malang (UNISMA) has once again achieved international recognition. Based on the results of the QS Asia University Rankings (AUR) 2026, announced by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in early November 2025, UNISMA secured a position in the 1101–1200 band in Asia and ranked 173rd in Southeast Asia. This achievement represents a 21.6% improvement compared to the previous year’s results, reflecting UNISMA’s sustained commitment to strengthening its global competitiveness.
This milestone further confirms UNISMA’s standing as one of Indonesia’s leading private Islamic universities, demonstrating consistent progress in academic quality, research performance, and internationalization. Among 93 Indonesian public and private universities included in QS AUR 2026, UNISMA ranks 50th nationally, placing it above several well-established institutions in the country.
Even more remarkably, UNISMA has made history as the top-ranked Nahdlatul Ulama-affiliated university (PTNU) and one of only two PTNU institutions nationwide to enter the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. This distinction symbolizes UNISMA’s success in enhancing its academic reputation, research impact, and international network within the Nahdlatul Ulama higher education ecosystem.
The QS Asia University Rankings is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious higher education ranking systems. QS employs a comprehensive methodology based on 11 indicators grouped into four main dimensions:
- Research and Discovery, including Academic Reputation, Citations per Paper, and Papers per Faculty;
- Employability and Outcomes, assessing Employer Reputation;
- Learning Experience, including Faculty-Student Ratio and Staff with PhD qualifications;
- Global Engagement, covering International Research Network, Inbound and Outbound Exchange Students, International Faculty, and International Students.
UNISMA Rector, Prof. Drs. H. Junaidi, M.Pd., Ph.D., expressed gratitude for the achievement.
“UNISMA’s performance in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 is tangible proof of the hard work, collaboration, and dedication of our entire academic community. It represents international recognition of our commitment to delivering high-quality and globally competitive education,” he stated.
He further emphasized that this accomplishment not only highlights institutional progress but also strengthens UNISMA’s position among Islamic universities in Southeast Asia. In recent years, UNISMA has actively expanded its international partnerships, enhanced its reputable research ecosystem, and developed global programs such as student exchanges, overseas internships, and international community engagement initiatives.
With this strengthened reputation, UNISMA is steadily advancing toward its vision of becoming a globally recognized university, future-oriented in science, technology, and culture for the benefit of society. The QS Asia University Rankings 2026 milestone serves as a powerful momentum for UNISMA to further reinforce its role as an Islamic university contributing to the advancement of knowledge and global civilization. As embodied in its spirit, UNISMA continues to soar toward becoming a truly world-class institution.[:]
