UNDIP, Semarang (3/2) – At the beginning of 2026, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) once again produced outstanding graduates whose graduation was officially conferred at the 181st Graduation Ceremony of Universitas Diponegoro. The ceremony was held over three days, from Tuesday to Thursday, February 3–5, 2026, at the Muladi Dome multifunction hall of UNDIP, Semarang.
Opening the 181st Graduation Ceremony, the Chair of the UNDIP Academic Senate, Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc., Ph.D., stated that the graduation of 2,566 graduates in this 181st period could not be separated from the support of families and loved ones. Equipped with the best competencies, UNDIP graduates are expected to carry the Diponegoro flag by becoming agents of change and agents of human civilization advancement who contribute meaningfully to society.
The Rector of UNDIP, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., congratulated all graduates who had completed their academic journey. In his remarks, he stated that the graduates are now alumni of one of the top universities in Indonesia and globally, as UNDIP is ranked 624th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
According to the Rector, “UNDIP graduates are resilient, hardworking, and loyal individuals. Inspired by the spirit of Prince Diponegoro, let us follow his example—we are born from a university that holds great ideals and makes great efforts.”
In line with the tagline “Noble and Valuable UNDIP,” UNDIP consistently contributes to solving societal challenges. “UNDIP has developed desalination machines capable of converting brackish or seawater into potable water. Dozens of units have been deployed across Jawa Tengah Province, including in regencies such as Brebes, Demak, Pemalang, Pekalongan, Rembang, and Pati. These machines have also been sent to Sumatera to help provide clean water to communities affected by disasters. Other technologies such as hybrid seawalls, saline rice, saline tilapia, and pyrolysis technology have also been developed to benefit communities, especially those in coastal areas,” explained Prof. Suharnomo.
UNDIP students have also achieved remarkable accomplishments, including winning first place in the 2025 Pilmapres (Outstanding Student Selection) for both undergraduate and diploma programs. In addition, UNDIP’s Antawirya team successfully competed internationally at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific and the Middle East 2026 with its energy-efficient vehicle innovation. The Rector added, “The achievements of UNDIP students and alumni are truly proud; many great figures began their journey at Universitas Diponegoro. These figures include alumni who choose to become homemakers—they are extraordinary mothers who raise intelligent future generations.”
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, reported that in the 181st Graduation Ceremony, UNDIP graduated 2,566 graduates, consisting of 65 doctoral graduates, 417 master’s graduates, 76 specialists, 314 professional program graduates, 1,556 bachelor’s graduates, and 138 applied bachelor’s (D4) graduates. Among them were 165 recipients of the Bidikmisi scholarship.
In this period, 1,410 graduates earned cum laude honors, representing 54.95% of the total graduates. Several graduates were also recognized for having the highest number of publications, including Hasan Muhtar (Master’s in Chemistry) with 19 publications, Pupus Galau Prahara (Master’s in Animal Science) with 10 publications, Wirda Udaibah (Doctorate in Chemical Engineering) with 9 publications, and many others.
For reference, the following is the schedule of the 181st Graduation Ceremony of Universitas Diponegoro, attended by graduates from 11 faculties and 2 schools:
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026: Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences (FPP), Faculty of Humanities (FIB), and Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM)
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Postgraduate School (SPS), Faculty of Law (FH), Faculty of Engineering (FT), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), and Faculty of Psychology (FPsi)
- Thursday, February 5, 2026: Faculty of Medicine (FK), Faculty of Public Health (FKM), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK), and Vocational School (SV)
This joyful moment marks the culmination of years of academic struggle and the starting point of a new journey in the graduates’ lives. The graduates are expected to become proud ambassadors of their alma mater by upholding integrity, professionalism, and achievement as core values in their endeavors, while embracing the spirit of “Noble and Valuable UNDIP.” (Public Communication/UNDIP/Titis)
