Institut Agama Islam Negeri Salatiga (IAIN) Salatiga has officially changed its status to Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga (UIN) Salatiga following the issuance of Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 88 of 2022 on June 8, 2022. The transformation marks a significant milestone in the institution’s development and reflects its long-standing aspiration to become a State Islamic University.
Rector Zakiyuddin Baidhawy stated that the issuance of the regulation represents the fulfillment of a major goal shared by the entire academic community. He emphasized that the transition from an institute to a university is not only a structural change but also a strategic step toward achieving broader academic excellence in science, technology, and the arts. He described the transformation as a blessing and the result of three years of dedicated effort by the university’s stakeholders.
The newly established UIN Salatiga upholds the vision of becoming a “Green Wasathiyah Campus,” aiming to promote environmental sustainability and moderate Islamic values. The university seeks to integrate ecological awareness with the principles of wasathiyah (moderation) to foster a harmonious and inclusive academic environment.
Former STAIN Salatiga Chair (2010–2014), Imam Sutomo, noted that the transformation also carries a social responsibility to maintain solidarity and tolerance in Salatiga, a city recognized for its religious harmony. He highlighted the important role of religious-based higher education institutions in preserving the city’s reputation as one of Indonesia’s most tolerant cities.
Currently, UIN Salatiga offers 24 undergraduate programs across five faculties, including one international class program. The university also provides five master’s (S2) programs and one doctoral (S3) program. A total of 4,846 prospective students applied through the SPAN-PTKIN admission track, while entrance examinations for the UM-PTKIN pathway were scheduled for June 14–15, 2022, with independent admissions open until July 10, 2022.
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