Education is an important milestone in the formation of a superior and competitive young generation. In the midst of increasingly fierce global competition, choosing a quality university and study program is the first step toward a successful future. One of the key factors that must be considered in choosing an educational institution is accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT).
Getting to know BAN-PT: Quality Guardian of Higher Education
The National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) is an independent institution whose job is to assess the quality and quality of higher education in Indonesia. BAN-PT was established with the aim of ensuring that higher education institutions and study programs within them meet established standards. The BAN-PT accreditation process is carried out regularly to ensure educational institutions maintain and improve their quality.
Why is Accreditation Important?
Accreditation is a sign of official recognition of the quality of an educational institution or study program. Institutions that have been accredited show that they have met the quality standards set by BAN-PT. This includes aspects such as curriculum, teaching staff, facilities, infrastructure, and sustainable development efforts. Accreditation is a guarantee for students and parents that the education they undertake will provide knowledge and skills in accordance with the demands of the times.
BAN-PT accreditation provides many benefits for prospective students and parents who want to ensure the quality of education they will receive. By checking accreditation, you will get a clearer picture of:
- Quality of education at the chosen institution or study program.
- Level of competence of teaching staff and available facilities.
- Compatibility of the curriculum with the development of industry and science.
- Job opportunities and career development after graduation.
Steps to Check Campus and Study Program Accreditation
For prospective students who are considering the choice of tertiary institutions and study programs, ensuring accreditation is an important step that must be taken. You can check the accreditation of all tertiary institutions in Indonesia online through the BAN-PT website. The following is a step-by-step guide for checking campus and study program accreditation:
- Visit the Official Site of BAN-PT:
Open the official website of the Higher Education National Accreditation Board (BAN-PT) via the linkhttps://www.banpt.or.id/direktori/institusi/pencarian_institusi.php - Enter the name of the college or use the filter in the column provided, for example, if you want to check campuses with superior accreditation, then click and change the status to “Excellent”. The data will automatically appear immediately.
- If you want to find a specific college name, just type the name in the column provided. After filling in the search data, the results will appear. You will see information about accreditation status, last accreditation date, and accreditation validity period.
How to Check Study Program Accreditation
- Visit the Official Site of BAN-PT:
Open the official website of the Higher Education National Accreditation Board (BAN-PT) via the linkhttps://www.banpt.or.id/direktori/prodi/pencarian_prodi.php - Fill in Search Data: Enter the name of the study program and the strata level you want to check accreditation for. Make sure the data entered is accurate.
- After filling in the search data, the results will appear. You will see information about accreditation status, last accreditation date, and accreditation validity period as shown in the image above.
Download Campus/Study Program Accreditation Certificates and Decrees
To get a scan of the accreditation certificate results, usually, universities and study programs have provided a special link to the accreditation portal. Please contact the academic department of the respective institution or faculty for further information.
Special good news for Undiksha academics, certificates and accreditation decrees with various year archives can be downloaded for free from Undiksha Academic Website through the sitehttps://akademik.undiksha.ac.id/dokumen-akademik/akreditasi-program-studi. For those who need legalization services, they can apply online through the websitehttps://legalisir.undiksha.ac.id.
In choosing an educational path, maintaining the quality of education is an important key to achieving success in the future. With accurate information about campus and study program accreditation, you can undergo quality education and build a solid foundation for a bright future. Remember, a good first step will take you far in your educational and career journey. That’s a guide to checking campus accreditation and study programs at the BAN-PT accreditation agency, I hope this is useful.
