Undiknas Becomes the Only Private University Implementing the Garuda Transformation 2025 Excellent High School Enrichment Program
Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) continues to strengthen its position as a higher education institution with international competitiveness. On September 4, 2025, another remarkable milestone was achieved in Undiknas’ journey toward becoming a World Class University.
Following a series of evaluations conducted by the Directorate of Transformative Learning Strategy and Systems, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikti Saintek RI), Undiknas was officially designated as the only Private University (PTS) in Indonesia selected to implement the Garuda Transformation 2025 Excellent High School Enrichment Program, alongside four leading state universities — UI, ITB, Unpad, and UNJ. This appointment was formalized through Decree No. 0366/D/HM.00.00/2025, issued by the Director General of Science and Technology on September 3, 2025. The Rector of Undiknas was also specially invited to attend the contract signing ceremony and receive a direct briefing from the Director General of Higher Education.
As part of this program, Undiknas will focus on two partner schools: SMA Cahaya Rancamaya Bogor and SMAN Banua, South Kalimantan. Undiknas’ involvement in these schools aims to foster new synergies between higher education and secondary education. Through mentoring, coaching, and enrichment activities, Undiknas will deliver a transformative learning experience oriented toward Excellence and International Competitiveness, emphasizing technology, research, and 21st-century educational challenges. The university is committed to providing innovative learning methods and academic guidance that create meaningful and measurable impact.
The Garuda Transformation 2025 Excellent High School Program itself is a strategic initiative by Kemendikti Saintek RI, designed to enhance the capacity of Indonesian high schools to compete at the international level. This mission aligns perfectly with the vision, mission, and milestones of Undiknas, which focus on strengthening international affiliations and advancing the quality of secondary education in Indonesia.
Undiknas’ appointment as the implementing university of this national program further reinforces its reputation as a Globally Competitive and Impactful University. Beyond national recognition, this program represents Undiknas’ concrete contribution to developing excellent human resources and advancing Indonesia’s education ecosystem.
