This is Universitas YARSI (UY). Not satisfied with only being recognised for the quality of education nationally, the 58-year-old university is also striving for international recognition. By early 2025, seven study programmes at Universitas YARSI had been accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). Of course, international recognition is not just words, various preparations have long been made by UY.
The Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Database Directorate (PDJAMA) of Universitas YARSI, Dr Rifqatussaadah, SKM., M.Kes (Doctor Rifqa) explained that many preparations had been made, including documents to meet the requirements of the FIBAA accreditation standards and the grant requirements organised by the Higher Education Directorate General. Then the preparation of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) document consists of a self-evaluation document from each study programme based on FIBAA standards.
Then the curriculum refinement is adapted to the international standard curriculum which has a competency-based approach (OBE) and is relevant to the needs of industry and the global workplace.
FIBAA accreditation is carried out in three clusters. The first cluster, Law, Library and Information Science, and Notary Master’s programmes, was held on 18-19 February. The second cluster, Management, Accounting and Master of Management programmes, was held on 4-6 March, and the final cluster, Psychology, was held on 25-26 February 2025.
Doctor Rifqa explained that FIBAA is an accreditation agency recognised by the Directorate of Higher Education as an international accreditation agency for the social and humanities clusters.
FIBAA assessors carry out accreditation at Universitas YARSI. They come from universities in Europe and have experience in quality assurance in higher education according to the academic discipline of the study programme. ‘FIBAA also appoints a team of assessors from Indonesia according to the field of the study programme being accredited,’ concluded Mrs Rifqa.
According to Dr Rifqa, the benefits of achieving FIBAA international accreditation by Universitas YARSI (UY) will be an improvement in reputation and international recognition, thus helping to attract the attention of international students, lecturers and partners.
Then, through international accreditation, the quality of UY education will be improved, and it will be more motivated to continue improving the quality of education, curriculum, facilities and services according to international standards.
In addition, it increases the competitiveness of graduates. Meeting international standards, thus increasing alumni opportunities in careers at the national and international levels. Expanding International Collaboration Opportunities and making it easier to collaborate with international universities or institutions (student exchanges, joint research, and curriculum development). ‘No less important is attracting international students looking for quality education with global recognition,’ said the University of Indonesia Doctoral Alumnus.
The Head of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Universitas YARSI, Legiono, S.Si., M.M., added that other preparations related to FIBAA include strengthening international cooperation by expanding international networks as well as academic and industrial institutions abroad.
Improving facilities and infrastructure includes laboratories, libraries, digital learning systems (LAYAR), and student services that support a quality academic atmosphere.
Dissemination and training for lecturers, educational staff, and students to understand FIBAA standards so that they are ready for the assessment. No less important is the Site Visit simulation with assessors from other universities to ensure the readiness of all parties during the accreditation process so as to achieve international competence.
Furthermore, Legiono said that in the future, after obtaining FIBAA accreditation, UY will utilise the performance of the study programme to expand international cooperation, such as student and lecturer exchange programmes, and joint research. Improving the quality of learning, including the adaptation of global-based teaching methods and the integration of educational technology.
