- 10 July 2025
- Ajeng Laksmita
UMPO.AC.ID - Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo (UMPO) has achieved a proud milestone by earning an “Excellent” accreditation status from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). This achievement was officially announced on Tuesday (July 8) and was immediately followed by a congregational prayer of gratitude at Al Manar Mosque, located on UMPO's campus at Jl. Budi Utomo No. 10, Ponorogo, on Wednesday (July 9).
UMPO Rector, Dr. Rido Kurnianto, M.Ag., expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all university elements who worked tirelessly throughout the accreditation process.
“Alhamdulillah, congratulations to our beloved university. Yesterday, we received the Excellent accreditation status from BAN-PT. Today, we hold a joint prayer of gratitude at this blessed mosque. What makes us proud is not only the result, but also the process. For 6–7 months, all lecturers, staff, students, and related stakeholders worked extraordinarily hard, supporting each other tirelessly,” said Dr. Rido.
Furthermore, the Rector emphasized that this accreditation is a vital stepping stone toward internationalization. He expressed his hope that UMPO would continue to be a source of blessing—not only for the people of Ponorogo but also for the world.
This “Excellent” accreditation also strengthens the university’s tagline, "The Reyog University," a symbol of local strength with a global orientation. Founded in 1986, UMPO has now entered its 39th year with a consistent commitment to delivering high-quality education grounded in Islamic values.
Meanwhile, Drs. Muhammad Syafrudin, M.A., Secretary of UMPO’s Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership in Ponorogo, also extended his congratulations.
“Congratulations and best wishes to the entire academic community of Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo on achieving Excellent accreditation. May UMPO continue to improve in its services, excel in community engagement, and earn greater trust from the people of Ponorogo and beyond,” he said.
Similarly, the Head of the Institutional Quality Assurance Body (LPMI), Laily Isro’in, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep., stated that the Excellent status is the result of collective effort by all campus stakeholders who have consistently maintained and improved academic and non-academic quality. LPMI remains committed to upholding these standards, ensuring that UMPO not only maintains its current status but continues to grow as a leading higher education institution at the national and international levels.
Study Programs with "Excellent" Accreditation Status:
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Bachelor’s in Pancasila and Civic Education
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Bachelor’s in English Language Education
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Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor’s in Management
Additionally, the Bachelor's Program in Islamic Religious Education has earned an “A” accreditation status.
With this achievement, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo is well-positioned to move forward as a trusted, high-quality institution ready to compete on both the national and global stage.
(Ajeng Laksmita / Humas UMPO