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Recognized by Global Visionary Leaders
We are a national strategic asset, positioned to shape Indonesia's future.
H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates
Appreciation for the Establishment of the Future Studies
أعبر عن تقديري العميق لفريق جامعة نهضة العلماء في يوجياكارتا وفريق جامعة محمد بن زايد للعلوم الإنسانية على جهودهم المستمرة في تحقيق تأسيس كلية محمد بن زايد للدراسات المستقبلية
I express my deep appreciation to the team at Nahdlatul Ulama University in Yogyakarta and the team at Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities for their ongoing efforts in establishing the Mohammed bin Zayed College of Future Studies.
Prof. Dr. Pratikno, M.Soc.Sc
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Building Modernization, Strengthening the Curriculum
UNU Yogyakarta tidak hanya sedang memperbaiki gedung, tapi juga yang lebih penting memperkuat kurikulum, mentoring, dan program inkubasi. UNU Yogyakarta diharapkan tidak hanya bermanfaat bagi mahasiswa, tapi juga menjadi lokomotif kemajuan bagi masyarakat dan keluarga besar nahdliyin.
UNU Yogyakarta is not only renovating its buildings, but also, more importantly, strengthening its curriculum, mentoring, and incubation programs. It is hoped that UNU Yogyakarta will not only benefit students but also become a driving force for progress for the community and the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) community.
Dr. (H.C.) K.H. Yahya Cholil Staquf
Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU)
Catalyst for Innovation NU Higher Education
UNU Yogyakarta dirancang sebagai inkubator dan katalisator inovasi pendidikan tinggi Nahdlatul Ulama.
UNU Yogyakarta is designed as an incubator and catalyst for innovation in Nahdlatul Ulama higher education.
Salman Subakat
CEO of PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Becoming a Solution for Indonesia
UNU Yogyakarta akan menjadi solusi bagi permasalahan jutaan masyarakat Indonesia seperti yang dicita-citakan para pendiri bangsa. Selayaknya mercusuar yang tidak hanya dikagumi kemegahannya tapi juga memberikan cahaya bagi kapal-kapal untuk berlayar dan berlabuh.
UNU Yogyakarta will be the solution to the problems of millions of Indonesians as envisioned by the founding fathers of the nation. A lighthouse should not only be admired for its splendor but also provides light for ships to sail and anchor.
Adamas Belva Syah Devara, M.P.A., M.B.A.
Co-Founder and CEO of Ruangguru
Campus with a Start-Up Mindset
Agility, innovation, and a growth mindset are key components for disrupting higher education in today's rapidly changing world. As a new institution, UNU Yogyakarta is well-equipped to play this crucial role by adopting a start-up mindset.
Flagship Program
We Build for Tomorrow, Today
Through strategic collaborations with global partners, UNU Yogyakarta has established revolutionary flagship programs that position Indonesia at the forefront of global education innovation
Learn More About Our International Programs
Innovative international programs preparing future professionals through strategic collaborations with partner countries around the world.
Snapshot of Our Initiatives
From international collaborations to vibrant campus life, discover the diverse initiatives and student activities that demonstrate our dedication to creating future-ready leaders and lasting community impact.
Get to Know UNU Yogyakarta
UNU Yogyakarta is not just an ordinary educational institution confined to campus boundaries, but a university whose impact extends across various sectors and nations.
Welcome to Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
1 Jan 2025
Mohammed Bin Zayed College For Future Studies (MBZ CFS)
1 Jan 2025
India-Indonesia School for Food Security
1 Jan 2025
Russia School Of Atomic Energy
1 Jan 2025
Social Laboratory (LABSOS) UNU Yogyakarta
1 Jan 2025
China-Indonesia Faculty of Future Metallurgy
1 Jan 2025
Center for Football Industry Innovation
1 Jan 2025
Where Indonesia Converges
From Sabang to Merauke, UNU Yogyakarta attracts students representing Indonesia's full diversity, creating a vibrant community united by excellence.
Our students diverse from
184 Cities
in Indonesia
9 Students
from overseas
300+ Partners, Infinite Possibilities
In just 2 years, UNU Yogyakarta has rapidly expanded our network to collaborate with over 300 companies and institutions, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation, learning, and impact across industries and borders.
Awards & Accolades
Recognized globally for excellence in innovations and transformative education
Meet Our Exceptional Talents
Our UNU Yogyakarta family is filled with exceptional people. Discover the inspiring stories of our alumni, faculty, staff, and leaders whose outstanding achievements reflect the excellence we cultivate together.
Professional
Widya Priyahita Pudjibudojo
Rector
Widya Priyahita serves as Rector of UNU Yogyakarta since 2022 and Special Staff to the Minister of State Secretary since 2020. He advises various organizations including Bio Farma, Solo Techno Park, and Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Body. With advanced degrees from Russian Presidential Academy in Moscow and Paris School of Business, he specializes in innovation, public policy, institutional transformation, human resources, higher education, youth development, entrepreneurship, and future-oriented challenges.
Academic
Rizqarossaa Darni
Vice Rector for Business, Cooperation, and Global Recognition
Rizqarossaa Darni serves as Vice Rector for Business, Cooperation, and Global Recognition at UNU Yogyakarta. With BA from Earlham College, MA from Columbia University, and completing PhD at Cambridge University in international higher education, she brings eight years of experience across Indonesia, US, and Jordan. Recipient of prestigious scholarships including Trafigura, Davis, Jardine, and Cambridge Trust awards, she focuses on strategic partnerships and global collaborations to elevate university's international presence and academic reach.
Academic
Dr. Iqbal Ahnaf
Dean of the Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah
Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Ahnaf is Dean of Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah at UNU Yogyakarta, specializing in public policy, conflict transformation, and religious studies. With PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and dual MA degrees, he teaches at Gadjah Mada University and Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. As Indonesia's Country Representative for V-Dem project and researcher at Nanyang Technological University, he leads research on democracy, interfaith relations, and radicalism, promoting pluralism and inclusive civic engagement.
Academic
Prof. Nafiatul Umami
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Ir. Nafiatul Umami, Ph.D. serves as Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs at UNU Yogyakarta and holds professorship in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science at Gadjah Mada University. With PhD from University of Miyazaki, Japan, she specializes in biotechnology innovations for animal feed, focusing on tissue culture and genome editing. Her notable work includes developing "Gama Umami" grass variety with high biomass production and nutritional value, earning national awards for sustainable animal agriculture.
Professional
Widya Priyahita Pudjibudojo
Rector
Widya Priyahita serves as Rector of UNU Yogyakarta since 2022 and Special Staff to the Minister of State Secretary since 2020. He advises various organizations including Bio Farma, Solo Techno Park, and Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Body. With advanced degrees from Russian Presidential Academy in Moscow and Paris School of Business, he specializes in innovation, public policy, institutional transformation, human resources, higher education, youth development, entrepreneurship, and future-oriented challenges.
Academic
Rizqarossaa Darni
Vice Rector for Business, Cooperation, and Global Recognition
Rizqarossaa Darni serves as Vice Rector for Business, Cooperation, and Global Recognition at UNU Yogyakarta. With BA from Earlham College, MA from Columbia University, and completing PhD at Cambridge University in international higher education, she brings eight years of experience across Indonesia, US, and Jordan. Recipient of prestigious scholarships including Trafigura, Davis, Jardine, and Cambridge Trust awards, she focuses on strategic partnerships and global collaborations to elevate university's international presence and academic reach.
Academic
Dr. Iqbal Ahnaf
Dean of the Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah
Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Ahnaf is Dean of Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah at UNU Yogyakarta, specializing in public policy, conflict transformation, and religious studies. With PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and dual MA degrees, he teaches at Gadjah Mada University and Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. As Indonesia's Country Representative for V-Dem project and researcher at Nanyang Technological University, he leads research on democracy, interfaith relations, and radicalism, promoting pluralism and inclusive civic engagement.
Academic
Prof. Nafiatul Umami
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Ir. Nafiatul Umami, Ph.D. serves as Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs at UNU Yogyakarta and holds professorship in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science at Gadjah Mada University. With PhD from University of Miyazaki, Japan, she specializes in biotechnology innovations for animal feed, focusing on tissue culture and genome editing. Her notable work includes developing "Gama Umami" grass variety with high biomass production and nutritional value, earning national awards for sustainable animal agriculture.
Stay Updated: News and Highlights
UNU Yogyakarta isn't just preparing for the future—we're creating it daily. From breakthrough research collaborations to student innovations that solve real-world problems, our campus pulses with the energy of transformation.
Academic Excellence & Education
9 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja Agribusiness Students Successfully Develop Village Planning and Development Research in Guwosari, Bantul
Agribusiness students of UNU Jogja developed research on village planning and development in Guwosari, Bantul, and presented the results at a Social Laboratory report presentation
Events & Community Impact
9 Jan 2026
Pusdeka UNU Jogja–BAZNAS RI Hold Sign Language Qur’an ToT, Expanding Inclusive Da’wah for Deaf Muslims
Pusdeka UNU Jogja and FDI UNU Jogja, supported by BAZNAS RI, initiated a Sign Language Qur’an ToT for deaf Muslims, the first of its kind in Yogyakarta
Student Life & Achievements
9 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja Wins Two Awards at the 2025 Diktisaintek Awards, Secures Silver and Bronze Titles
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta (UNU Jogja) won two awards at the 2025 Diktisaintek Awards: Silver Winner for website management and Bronze Winner for institutional collaboration
Partnerships & Global Engagement
8 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja and the Yogyakarta Special Region Government Strengthen Protection for Students Affected by Natural Disasters
Floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra disrupted education. UNU Jogja and the Yogyakarta Special Region Government ensured affected students could continue studying safely
Academic Excellence & Education
9 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja Agribusiness Students Successfully Develop Village Planning and Development Research in Guwosari, Bantul
Agribusiness students of UNU Jogja developed research on village planning and development in Guwosari, Bantul, and presented the results at a Social Laboratory report presentation
Events & Community Impact
9 Jan 2026
Pusdeka UNU Jogja–BAZNAS RI Hold Sign Language Qur’an ToT, Expanding Inclusive Da’wah for Deaf Muslims
Pusdeka UNU Jogja and FDI UNU Jogja, supported by BAZNAS RI, initiated a Sign Language Qur’an ToT for deaf Muslims, the first of its kind in Yogyakarta
Student Life & Achievements
9 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja Wins Two Awards at the 2025 Diktisaintek Awards, Secures Silver and Bronze Titles
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta (UNU Jogja) won two awards at the 2025 Diktisaintek Awards: Silver Winner for website management and Bronze Winner for institutional collaboration
Partnerships & Global Engagement
8 Jan 2026
UNU Jogja and the Yogyakarta Special Region Government Strengthen Protection for Students Affected by Natural Disasters
Floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra disrupted education. UNU Jogja and the Yogyakarta Special Region Government ensured affected students could continue studying safely
Our Story Continues
More than a magazine—it's our manifesto.
LOWANU Update isn't just campus news—it's the chronicle of an educational revolution.
Urban Mining for a Better World (Ed. 9)
1 Jun 2025
UNU Jogja Eight Years Moving Forward (Ed. 8)
1 Apr 2025
UNU Jogja Shining Bright 2025 (Ed. 7)
1 Feb 2025
Harmony for the Future (Ed. 6)
1 Dec 2024
Urban Mining for a Better World (Ed. 9)
1 Jun 2025
UNU Jogja Eight Years Moving Forward (Ed. 8)
1 Apr 2025
UNU Jogja Shining Bright 2025 (Ed. 7)
1 Feb 2025
Harmony for the Future (Ed. 6)
1 Dec 2024
Celebrating Our Achievements
Behind every milestone is a story of dedication and innovation. Explore the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty, and staff who continue to raise the bar and inspire future generations of leaders.
