UNDIP, Semarang (27/4) – The two study programs are Fisheries Product Technology and Aquatic Resources Management from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP). These two programs have recently completed an important stage in the ASIIN International Accreditation On-site Assessment, held from April 13–16, 2026, in Semarang.
The panel of experts, consisting of Prof. Markus Frank, Prof. Mamadou Diakité, Prof. Thore Toews, Prof. Gert Fullner, Dr. Rara Diantari, and student representative Regina Claudia Setiawan, accompanied by ASIIN staff Johann Jakob Winter, M.Sc., highlighted the strong commitment of the study programs to expanding international recognition while maintaining high standards of higher education governance.
This visitation process marked a crucial milestone for the Fisheries Product Technology study program, which consistently focuses on producing experts skilled in zero-waste fisheries processing technology and high-quality local product innovation. Through the integration of managerial competencies, entrepreneurship, and quality assurance, its educational process is designed to produce graduates who are flexible and adaptable in supporting national development within the global market. This focus aligns with the program’s vision of becoming a center of excellence by 2030 in producing competent professionals in fisheries handling, processing, quality assurance, food safety, and fisheries product marketing.
Participation in the ASIIN accreditation process is part of the study programs’ continuous efforts to support UNDIP’s broader vision of becoming a World Class University (WCU). Through this international certification, the institution is fully committed to aligning its curriculum with globally recognized standards, particularly in science and technology. “This international accreditation not only enhances institutional reputation but also opens opportunities for global collaboration and strengthens graduate competitiveness in the international job market,” said Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences UNDIP, Prof. Agus Trianto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.
During the dynamic assessment process, the assessors also conducted direct evaluations of facilities supporting student learning experiences. The reviewed facilities included classrooms, libraries, and collaborative workspaces designed to support academic interaction. Special attention was also given to six specialized laboratories within the study programs: the Microbiology Laboratory, Functional Food Laboratory, Quality Analysis Laboratory, Bioinformatics Laboratory, Processing Laboratory, and Packaging Laboratory, all of which play key roles in strengthening research capacity and applied innovation.
The evaluation process was further enriched by in-depth discussions among faculty leadership, lecturers, students, and the study programs’ strategic partners. During the stakeholder session for the Fisheries Product Technology study program, several representatives provided valuable insights, including Dr. Ir. Santoso, M.Phil. Widjaja, M.Sc. from PT Cassanatama Naturindo, Dina Mayasari, S.Pi., M.Si. from the Central Java Marine and Fisheries Office, Evy Novianty from PT Kibo Trading, and Arief Wilopo, S.Pi. from PT INDOMINA.
Similarly, the Aquatic Resources Management study program involved stakeholders, including Christian Delahoya, S.Pi., from PT Nararya Evano Yasa, Dwi Atminarso, Ph.D. from BRIN, Julia Lestari Arumsari from REKAM Nusantara Foundation, Novita Rahma Budiaryani, S.Pi., M.Si. from BBPI, and M. Nanang Nasrul, S.Pi., M.Pi., from the Central Java Marine and Fisheries Office. The participation of these stakeholders reinforced the link-and-match synergy and validated graduate readiness and competitiveness within industry sectors.
Throughout this process, two UNDIP’s study programs, Fisheries Product Technology and Aquatic Resources Management, continue to foster an excellent, relevant, and sustainable academic ecosystem. The impact of strengthening international-quality standards is expected not only to improve students’ learning experiences but also to provide graduates with stronger foundations to pursue outstanding career opportunities at both national and global levels. (Public Communication/FPIK/edited by Nurul)
