BANDUNG, UNIKOM — The 44th Graduation Ceremony of the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) for the Even Semester of the 2024-2025 Academic Year was held solemnly and meaningfully at the Harris Convention Hall, Citylink Bandung, on Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2, 2025. The event marked a historic moment for 1,215 graduates from the master’s, bachelor’s, and diploma levels who were officially inaugurated in the Open Senate Session of UNIKOM.
The presence of the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV West Java and Banten, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., was highlighted the first day of the graduation ceremony. Dr. Lukman congratulated the parents and graduates and expressed his high appreciation for UNIKOM as a technology-based university that continues to innovate and contribute to the improvement of higher education quality in Indonesia. Dr. Lukman also invited the graduates to sing along to one of UNIKOM’s collaborative works in the film “JUMBO”. In line with the screening, Dr. Lukman said that there will be times when we face difficulties, but we must not forget to always believe that success will come in the future.
At the end of his speech, Dr. Lukman advised the graduates who had studied at UNIKOM to always uphold the good name of their families, university, and nation wherever they may be. He emphasized the importance of being realistic in achieving goals and following every step of goodness. “As our leader said, you must be able to become a clear spring that benefits the lives of those around you. No matter how small the contribution, you can make a tremendous impact,” he concluded.
The Head of the West Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Asep Sutandar, A.Md.IP., S.Sos., M.Si, was also present. Meanwhile, on the second day, the graduation ceremony was also honored by the presence of international guests, including Prof. Bettina Meiser (University of New South Wales, Australia); Debbie Plath (Australian Catholic University); Erika Matano (JICA Japan); and Mimi Haryani Tasani, M.Eng. (Sultan Zainal Abidin University, Malaysia).
The Rector of UNIKOM and Chairman of APTISI West Java, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., emphasized that this graduation ceremony marked the beginning of the graduates’ journey to success. Furthermore, Prof. Eddy also conveyed a number of directives and inspirational messages for the graduates to face the future with enthusiasm and integrity, emphasizing the importance of the following: 1) Always prioritize things that are truly important. 2) Cultivate a diligent and persistent attitude in facing and overcoming every challenge. 3) Instill discipline within oneself as the foundation for success. 4) Be able to manage time well through effective time management. 5) Have strong determination to achieve goals. 6) Maintain high motivation in every step taken. 7) Be energetic so that your body and mind are always fit. 8) Be oriented towards clear and focused achievements. 9). Cultivate a never-give-up spirit in facing various situations. 10) Be adaptive to every change and condition you face. 11) Instill the value of honesty in every action. 12) Be responsible for every decision and action taken. 13) Have an open mind to new ideas and opportunities. 14) Maintain a positive attitude in thinking and acting. 15) Cultivate creativity and innovation skills. 16) Use intelligence wisely to solve problems. 17) Be smart in seeing and taking advantage of opportunities. 18) Be able to manage various resources, whether human, machine, or material, effectively. 19) Never forget to always pray as a spiritual foundation in every step of life.
The graduation ceremony proceeded smoothly and solemnly, concluding with the presentation of flowers by representatives of the best graduates to the Rector and parents as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation. Through the 44th Graduation Ceremony, UNIKOM reaffirmed its position as an excellent and globally competitive technology-based university, and strengthened its synergy with LLDIKTI and other strategic partners towards digital transformation in higher education. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
