Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) has once again achieved a proud milestone in strengthening academic quality. The Automotive Engineering Education Study Program (PTO) under the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) has officially earned Excellent Accreditation (Akreditasi Unggul) based on Accreditation Certificate Number 1214/SK/LAMDIK/AK/S/VI/2026, issued by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Education (LAMDIK) on June 30, 2026.
This achievement marks an important milestone for the PTO Study Program and reaffirms UMPWR’s commitment to providing high-quality higher education that remains relevant to advancements in science and technology while meeting the demands of the workforce.
The Excellent Accreditation status is more than just an administrative label. Behind this accomplishment lies a long process involving the collective efforts of all stakeholders, including university leaders, faculty members, study program administrators, lecturers, educational staff, students, alumni, and institutional partners. Various aspects were comprehensively assessed, ranging from study program governance and learning quality to the outcomes of the tridharma of higher education and curriculum relevance to industry needs.
UMPWR Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., expressed his gratitude and appreciation for this achievement. According to him, the Excellent Accreditation earned by the PTO Study Program is the result of the university’s consistent commitment to maintaining a strong culture of quality.
“Alhamdulillah, the Excellent Accreditation achieved by the Automotive Engineering Education Study Program is very proud news for the entire UMPWR family. It shows that our commitment to continuously improving educational quality is not merely a slogan, but something we realize through concrete action. I sincerely appreciate the entire team for their hard work in making this achievement possible,” said the Rector.
He added that this accomplishment also serves as new momentum for UMPWR to continue growing and strengthening its position as a university excelling in science, technology, and entrepreneurship based on Islamic values, while also fueling UMPWR’s spirit to achieve Excellent Institutional Accreditation this year.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Automotive Engineering Education Study Program, Dwi Jatmoko, M.Pd., stated that this success is the result of collective efforts built over a long period of time.
“This Excellent Accreditation is the result of a long journey of dedication and collaboration among many parties. We continuously strive to build a learning ecosystem that is adaptive, innovative, and aligned with developments in automotive technology. We are certainly grateful for this achievement, but at the same time, it becomes our responsibility to maintain and further improve the quality of our academic services,” said Dwi Jatmoko, M.Pd.
He also emphasized that the PTO Study Program will continue to innovate, particularly in strengthening practice-based learning, improving student competencies, and expanding partnerships with businesses and industries.
With this achievement, UMPWR’s Automotive Engineering Education Study Program further strengthens its position as a program capable of producing future educators and automotive professionals who are competent, adaptive, and ready to face future challenges.
This Excellent Accreditation also serves as clear evidence that UMPWR continues to move forward, uphold quality standards, and consistently contribute to the advancement of education in Indonesia. (akb/KP)
