Malikussaleh University Graduates 1,003 Graduates, 88 Graduated with Cum Laude Predicate |
Malikussaleh University (Unimal) in Aceh, Indonesia, graduated 1,003 graduates from diploma, bachelor's, to master's levels at the 36th Graduation Ceremony of 2025.
The graduation procession took place for two days, May 17-18, 2025, at the Tgk Abdul Wahab Dahlawy Auditorium, Reuleut Campus, North Aceh, which is the main campus for Malikussaleh University. The second university in Aceh has four campuses.
In addition to the Reuleut Campus, there is also a Medical Campus in Uteunkot and a Lancang Garam Campus for Strata-2. Both are located in Lhokseumawe City. Finally, this university also has a nursing academy campus in Sigli, Pidie.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Azhari, ASEAN Eng, said that on the first day, 504 graduates graduated, consisting of 184 men and 320 women. Meanwhile, 499 graduates took part in the procession on the second day, with details of 171 men and 328 women.
"From a total of 1,003 graduates, 88 people succeeded in achieving cum laude predicate or with praise. As many as 67 of them graduated cum laude on the first day, and 21 people on the second day," said Azhari as conveyed by Unimal Public Relations.
He hopes that this academic achievement will be a good start to continue achievements in the world of work. "Unimal continues to be committed to improving the quality of education and services to students so that graduates have high competitiveness and competencies according to the needs of the world of work," he added.
The Chancellor of Malikussaleh University, Prof. Dr. Herman Fithra ASEAN Eng, in his speech expressed his pride in the success of the graduates who have completed their studies with full dedication.
"This is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a new responsibility as an academic who is ready to serve the community," said the Rector.
The Rector also explained a number of important achievements that Unimal has achieved approaching its 56th year. One of them is a significant increase in the number of new student admissions.
"When we were inaugurated on December 20, 2018, the number of students accepted was only around 3,200 people. Now, in 2025, the number of students accepted has reached more than 7 thousand people for three selection paths, namely SNBP, SNBT, and Mandiri," explained Prof. Herman.
Although Unimal is not located in the provincial capital, continued Herman, it does not reduce the interest of people from all over Indonesia to study at Unimal. "This proves that trust in Unimal is increasing," he said.
In addition, the Rector also said that this year, Unimal was again trusted by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology as the manager of the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) for Phase I and the largest in Indonesia.
"We are committed to providing fair service to all students, whether they receive scholarships or not. There is no distinction based on ethnicity, race, or religion. We serve everyone with the principle of equality," concluded Herman.[]
