Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) has once again achieved a proud accomplishment at the regional level. Based on the 2026 Webometrics ranking released through the official website www.webometrics.org, UMPWR secured a position 11th out of the 15 best universities in Central Java.
Webometrics is a global university ranking institution that evaluates institutional performance based on web visibility, information openness, as well as the impact and quality of scientific publications. This ranking has become one of the international references for measuring the existence and contribution of higher education institutions in the digital era and global research landscape.
In the list of the 15 best universities in Central Java according to Webometrics 2026, UMPWR ranks 11th, outperforming several other universities in the region. This achievement is even more meaningful as UMPWR is recorded as the 6th best private university (PTS) in Central Java, and also the 3rd best Muhammadiyah and ’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institution (PTMA) in Central Java. This accomplishment reflects UMPWR’s consistency in improving the quality of education, research, and information technology–based scientific publications.
The Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., stated that this achievement is the result of the collective efforts of the entire academic community in strengthening the quality of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, advancing campus digital transformation, and increasing the visibility of scientific works produced by lecturers and students.
“This ranking serves as motivation for UMPWR to continue innovating, strengthening the culture of research and publication, and enhancing competitiveness at both national and international levels,” he said.
Looking ahead, UMPWR is committed to continuously promoting research development, expanding national and international collaborations, and optimizing the use of digital technology to improve the university’s strategic position in various prestigious rankings.
For reference, the following are the 15 Best Universities in Central Java according to Webometrics 2026:
1. Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP)
2. Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS)
3. Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES)
4. Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED)
5. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)
6. Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
7. Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA)
8. Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (UDINUS)
9. Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (UNIMUS)
10. Universitas Tidar (UNTIDAR)
11. Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR)
12. UIN Walisongo Semarang
13. STEKOM Semarang
14. Universitas Muria Kudus
15. Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Semarang
