BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) has once again achieved a significant milestone. Its Bachelor’s Degree (S1) Program in International Relations has successfully earned “Excellent” (Unggul) accreditation, the highest accreditation status in Indonesia’s higher education system. This achievement serves as a proof of UNIKOM’s commitment to delivering high-quality education responsive to global challenges while further strengthening its position as a Digital Entrepreneurial University.

The “Excellent” accreditation status was awarded based on the Decree of the Executive Board of Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Sosial Politik, Administrasi, dan Komunikasi (LAMSPAK), Number 220/AK.03.05/2026, as well as Accreditation Certificate Number 220/DL.03.05/2026. Issued in Jakarta on July 28, 2026, and signed by the Chair of the LAMSPAK Executive Board, Prof. Dr. M.R. Khairul Muluk, M.Si., the decision granted the study program an accreditation score of 255. This accreditation is valid for five years, from February 4, 2026, to February 4, 2031, recognizing the program’s fulfillment of quality standards for higher education that are excellent, sustainable, and focused on continuous quality improvement.

This achievement resulted from a comprehensive evaluation process conducted in accordance with the national higher education quality assurance framework, as stipulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Number 53 of 2023. The accreditation decision also refers to BAN-PT Regulation Number 21 of 2024 concerning the transfer of authority for Akreditasi Program Studi (APS) from Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT) to Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri (LAM), as well as LAMSPAK Regulation Number 2 of 2025 concerning the stages and procedures for study program accreditation.

Retaining the “Excellent” accreditation status demonstrates that UNIKOM’s Bachelor’s Degree Program in International Relations has successfully maintained the highest standard of accreditation while consistently upholding and enhancing the quality of its educational services. This achievement reflects professional, strategic, and sustainable program management that enables the program to produce graduates who are competent, adaptable, and competitive at both the national and international levels. Furthermore, it represents the strong synergy among university leaders, the study program, lecturers, administrative staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders in fostering a sustainable culture of quality across education, research, community service, and institutional governance in accordance with national and international standards.

As a study program committed to continuous curriculum innovation, UNIKOM’s Bachelor’s Degree Program in International Relations provides an educational experience that responds to global developments, advances in digital technology, and the evolving demands of the workforce. Supported by highly qualified lecturers, extensive national and international partnerships, and a conducive academic environment, the program is dedicated to producing graduates equipped with strong academic competence, analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a global perspective.

In an interview, the Head of the International Relations Study Program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Triwahyuni, S.IP., M.Si., stated that achieving “Excellent” accreditation is the result of the collective efforts of the entire academic community, including university leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, students, alumni, institutional partners, and graduate employers. “For us, this achievement is not merely recognition of administrative compliance but, more importantly, recognition of the quality culture that has been consistently cultivated across governance, teaching and learning, research, community service, and the development of students and graduates. We are grateful and proud of this accomplishment, yet we also recognize that attaining ‘Excellent’ status is not the end of our journey. Instead, it brings a greater responsibility to continuously enhance the quality of education, strengthen national and international collaborations, increase research productivity, and ensure that our graduates possess the competence, integrity, and adaptability needed to address an increasingly complex global perspective.”

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si., stated “This ‘Excellent’ accreditation is a reflection of FISIP UNIKOM’s commitment to building a sustainable culture of quality across every aspect of higher education. This achievement represents not only recognition of the governance quality of the International Relations Study Program but also motivation for the entire academic community to continue innovating in producing graduates who are excellent, adaptive, principled, and globally competitive. We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all lecturers, administrative staff, students, alumni, partners, and university leaders whose collective efforts made this achievement possible. Going forward, FISIP UNIKOM will continue to strengthen the quality of education, research, community service, and international collaboration as part of our commitment to realizing UNIKOM’s vision as a globally competitive Digital Entrepreneurial University.”

Successfully maintaining its “Excellent” accreditation further reinforces the strategic position of UNIKOM’s Bachelor’s Degree Program in International Relations as a good choice for prospective students seeking a high-quality education in the field of international relations. Information regarding new student admissions to the program is available at pmb.unikom.ac.id. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)