UNISSULA Provides Free Access to Educational Resources for the Public

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) provides free access to educational resources and lifelong-learning opportunities for people who are not formally enrolled as university students.

Through these initiatives, UNISSULA extends education beyond formal degree programmes and supports lifelong learning for communities locally and across Indonesia.

Free Certified Learning Programmes

One of UNISSULA’s principal lifelong-learning initiatives is the CILAD Language Scholarship 2025.

The programme provides free online foreign-language education for members of the UNISSULA community and the general public throughout Indonesia.

Participants learn with experienced instructors and native speakers through structured online learning activities.

Participation is provided free of charge, and participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate.

The programme provides opportunities for members of the public to:

• develop foreign-language skills;
• learn directly from experienced instructors and native speakers;
• participate remotely from different regions of Indonesia;
• improve communication skills;
• strengthen educational and professional competencies; and
• obtain certification upon completion.

The programme is offered regularly and forms part of UNISSULA’s continuing commitment to expanding educational access beyond enrolled students.

Free Access to Campus Facilities and Learning Equipment

UNISSULA also provides members of surrounding communities with free access to selected university facilities, technologies, and practical learning resources through community-service and outreach programmes.

Participants include:

• local residents;
• farmers;
• food producers;
• MSMEs and entrepreneurs;
• school communities; and
• community organisations.

Facilities and resources used for community learning include:

• agricultural and hydroponic learning facilities;
• Qur’anic Garden educational resources;
• cultivation and biodiversity facilities;
• environmental and water-management technologies;
• renewable-energy demonstrations;
• specialist equipment; and
• other practical learning resources.

Participants can receive hands-on demonstrations, training, mentoring, and guidance from university academics and experts.

Access provided through these community-service programmes is free of charge, with programme costs supported through university or community-service funding.

Practical Technology and Knowledge Transfer

Community participants also benefit from practical access to university knowledge and technology.

Activities include:

• technology demonstrations;
• sustainable agriculture training;
• digital skills;
• entrepreneurship mentoring;
• food-production knowledge;
• environmental management;
• technical training; and
• other forms of applied learning.

This enables people outside the university to experience university-based learning resources directly rather than only receiving theoretical information.

Free Online Academic Resources

UNISSULA provides public access to academic knowledge through its online platforms.

UNISSULA Online Journals

The university’s online journal platform provides access to scholarly publications produced through UNISSULA’s academic and research activities.

Members of the public, researchers, educators, professionals, and students from other institutions can access academic articles and research findings online.

Url Link : https://jurnal.unissula.ac.id

UNISSULA Institutional Repository

UNISSULA’s institutional repository provides online access to university research and academic outputs.

The repository enables members of the public to search and access educational and research materials without being enrolled as UNISSULA students.

Url Link : https://repository.unissula.ac.id

Library Information Resources

UNISSULA’s library website also provides publicly accessible information and discovery resources related to the university’s academic collections.

Together, these services extend access to university knowledge beyond the physical campus.

Url Link : https://library.unissula.ac.id

Supporting Lifelong Learning

UNISSULA’s educational-resource provision supports lifelong learning through three complementary pathways:

Free structured learning → Free access to facilities and technology → Free online academic resources

This approach enables members of the public to choose learning opportunities according to their needs and circumstances.

A community member may participate in a structured certified course, engage with university facilities through practical community programmes, or independently access academic knowledge online.

Beneficiaries

Public educational resources are accessible to various groups, including:

• members of the general public;
• local communities;
• school communities;
• farmers and food producers;
• entrepreneurs and MSMEs;
• community organisations;
• professionals; and
• learners from other institutions.

The CILAD programme further expands this reach nationally by enabling people from across Indonesia to participate online.

2025 Evidence of Provision

UNISSULA’s public educational resources during the 2025 reporting period include:

1. CILAD Language Scholarship 2025, providing free online language education to the general public throughout Indonesia;
2. certification for participants who successfully complete the CILAD programme;
3. free community access to selected university facilities and learning technologies;
4. practical demonstrations and hands-on learning through community-service programmes;
5. free mentoring and technology transfer;
6. publicly accessible UNISSULA online journals;
7. publicly accessible UNISSULA institutional repository; and
8. public academic and library information resources.

UNISSULA Hosts Free Educational Events Open to the General Public

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) regularly hosts educational events that are open to members of the general public as part of its commitment to lifelong learning and wider access to university knowledge.

These public educational events are provided free of charge, removing financial barriers and allowing wider participation in university-based learning activities.

Free Access to Public Educational Events

UNISSULA opens selected educational events not only to enrolled students but also to members of the general public.

Participants may include:

• students from other universities;
• school students;
• teachers and educators;
• professionals;
• alumni;
• entrepreneurs;
• government representatives;
• community organisations;
• researchers; and
• other interested members of the public.

Participation in the public events presented as evidence for this initiative is free of charge.

National Seminar on Career and Entrepreneurship

In November 2025, the Faculty of Industrial Technology hosted the Katalis 3.0 Career and Entrepreneur Talk, a national seminar focusing on career development and entrepreneurship.

The seminar was held on 13 November 2025 at the Faculty of Industrial Technology auditorium.

The event addressed issues relevant to employment, entrepreneurship, professional development, and preparation for life after university.

Speakers included professionals from different backgrounds who provided participants with knowledge and practical perspectives on careers and entrepreneurship. Fakultas Teknologi Informasi

The event illustrates how UNISSULA uses its campus facilities to create learning opportunities beyond formal classroom teaching.

Studium Generale with National-Level Experts

UNISSULA also hosts Studium Generale activities that provide participants with opportunities to learn directly from national figures and experts.

One example in 2025 was the Studium Generale with the Minister of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia, held at UNISSULA on 18 December 2025.

The programme discussed the development of cooperatives, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and the role of young people in strengthening Indonesia’s cooperative sector. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Unissula

Activities of this kind enable participants to engage directly with national-level expertise and current economic and social issues.

International Conference and Global Knowledge Exchange

UNISSULA also hosts international academic events that broaden public access to knowledge and international perspectives.

The Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025) brought together international experts, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss:

• climate change;
• biodiversity;
• environmental law;
• human rights;
• environmental justice;
• sustainable resource management; and
• development sustainability.

The conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary learning and knowledge exchange on major global challenges.

Public Engineering and Sustainability Education

UNISSULA also organises educational seminars in engineering and sustainable development.

Topics include:

• sustainable construction;
• structural engineering;
• green buildings;
• technological innovation; and
• environmentally responsible development.

These activities provide participants with access to professional and academic expertise while promoting awareness of sustainability in engineering practice.

Career, Entrepreneurship and Professional Development

Public educational events at UNISSULA also cover practical lifelong-learning themes such as:

• career preparation;
• entrepreneurship;
• professional skills;
• business development;
• innovation;
• leadership; and
• workplace readiness.

These activities help members of the public and other learners gain practical knowledge that can support their personal and professional development.

Public Learning across Academic Disciplines

UNISSULA’s public educational activities are organised across multiple academic areas, including:

• engineering and technology;
• business and economics;
• law;
• health;
• education;
• sustainability;
• entrepreneurship; and
• Islamic studies.

This broad range enables the university to serve as a learning hub for different groups within society.

Free Participation

The educational events highlighted under this programme are open to the general public and provided free of charge.

Free participation supports wider inclusion by enabling people to access:

• lectures;
• professional expertise;
• academic discussions;
• seminars;
• conferences; and
• other learning opportunities

without being required to enrol in a formal university programme.

Contribution to Lifelong Learning

Public educational events extend the role of UNISSULA beyond formal degree education.

They allow individuals to continue learning throughout their lives, update their knowledge, develop professional skills, engage with experts, and better understand contemporary social, economic, technological, environmental, and health issues.

Through these events, the university creates opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge exchange between academia and society.

2025 Evidence of Public Educational Events

Examples of educational events hosted by UNISSULA during the 2025 reporting period include:

1. Katalis 3.0 Career and Entrepreneur Talk, a national seminar held at the Faculty of Industrial Technology;
2. Studium Generale with the Minister of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia;
3. Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025) on climate change, biodiversity, human rights, and sustainable resource management;
4. national engineering and sustainable-construction seminars;
5. academic and professional discussions hosted by faculties and university units; and
6. other free educational activities open to external participants and members of the public.

UNISSULA Delivers Educational Outreach Programmes in Local Communities

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) undertakes educational outreach activities beyond the university campus as part of its commitment to lifelong learning, community empowerment, and wider access to education.

These activities included tailored lectures, practical demonstrations, technical training, mentoring, digital-literacy programmes, entrepreneurship education, health education, and other forms of community-based learning.

Educational Outreach in Local Communities

UNISSULA’s outreach activities are designed to respond to the specific needs of local communities.

Rather than limiting educational activities to the university campus, lecturers and students bring knowledge, technology, and practical skills directly to community participants.

Outreach programmes include:

• technical training;
• digital-literacy education;
• financial-management training;
• entrepreneurship mentoring;
• health education;
• sustainable agriculture;
• technology demonstrations;
• environmental education; and
• community empowerment.

Digital Financial Training for MSMEs in Ndudak Sidodadi

In 2025, UNISSULA conducted an educational outreach programme for MSMEs in Ndudak Sidodadi Village, Mijen, Semarang.

The programme focused on digital financial management and aimed to improve the ability of local entrepreneurs to manage business finances using digital tools.

Training covered:

• basic financial recording;
• transaction management;
• preparation of simple financial reports;
• SI APIK;
• BukuKas; and
• Microsoft Excel.

The programme used a structured method consisting of:

• initial observation;
• needs assessment;
• training;
• practical exercises;
• mentoring;
• monitoring; and

A total of 23 MSME participants took part in the programme.

Following the training, participants demonstrated substantial improvement in practical digital-finance skills, including an increase in the ability to install and operate SI APIK from 20% before training to 90% after training.

This programme demonstrates UNISSULA’s direct educational contribution to community economic capacity and digital literacy.

Technical and Entrepreneurship Training in Local Communities

UNISSULA also implements technical and entrepreneurship education for community members.

An example of this outreach model is the technical and e-commerce training programme implemented for residents in Gebangsari, Semarang.

The programme provided education in:

• air-conditioning maintenance;
• technical repair skills;
• startup development;
• e-commerce; and
• digital marketing.

The programme was designed to help local residents develop practical skills, improve employability, and establish income-generating service activities. 41935-107008-1-PB

Although this specific programme was implemented prior to the 2025 reporting year, it demonstrates continuity in UNISSULA’s community-based educational outreach model.

Agricultural and Food-Production Education

UNISSULA also conducts outreach programmes for farmers and food producers.

Educational activities include:

• hydroponic cultivation;
• smart farming;
• nutrient and temperature control;
• renewable energy use;
• sustainable farming practices;
• food processing;
• digital marketing; and
• technology transfer.

These activities are delivered directly to local producers and community groups, helping participants apply university knowledge to real production environments.

Health Education Outreach

UNISSULA’s health faculties also provide educational outreach beyond campus.

Activities include:

• reproductive-health education;
• maternal and child health;
• immunisation education;
• hypertension prevention;
• healthy lifestyles;
• nutrition;
• health screening; and
• community-health training.

These programmes combine education with practical health support and help improve public-health awareness in surrounding communities.

Outreach to Local Schools

UNISSULA also engages with local schools through educational activities, demonstrations, competitions, mentoring, and academic outreach.

Activities involve:

• science and technology education;
• health education;
• career information;
• language learning;
• university preparation; and
• student-led educational programmes.

These activities help connect university expertise with younger learners and local education communities.

Student Participation and Volunteering

Students participate in many UNISSULA outreach programmes alongside lecturers and professional staff.

Student involvement include:

• assisting with training;
• community mentoring;
• health education;
• technology demonstrations;
• school engagement; and
• other volunteer-based educational activities.

This allows students to apply academic knowledge while contributing directly to community learning and development.

Programmed and Ad-Hoc Outreach

UNISSULA implements both:

Programmed Outreach

Regular or planned activities include:

• community-service programmes;
• health outreach;
• agricultural training;
• MSME development;
• educational partnerships; and
• community empowerment.

Ad-Hoc Outreach

UNISSULA also responds to specific community needs through:

• specialised workshops;
• technical demonstrations;
• targeted training;
• short educational interventions; and
• student-led activities.

This combination enables the university to address both long-term community learning needs and immediate local challenges.

2025 Evidence of Educational Outreach

UNISSULA’s evidence includes:

1. Digital financial-management training for MSMEs in Ndudak Sidodadi Village, 2025;
2. practical training using SI APIK, BukuKas, and Microsoft Excel;
3. mentoring and evaluation for local entrepreneurs;
4. agriculture and smart-farming outreach;
5. health education and community-health activities;
6. technical and digital-skills training;
7. outreach activities involving lecturers and students; and
8. educational activities delivered directly in communities outside the university campus.

UNISSULA Ensures Inclusive and Equal Access to Lifelong Learning for the General Public

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) is committed to providing inclusive and equal access to lifelong-learning opportunities for the wider community.

This commitment is formally established through Rector Decision No. 0105/A.1/SA/II/2022 concerning the Policy on Learning Access for the General Public of Universitas Islam Sultan Agung.

The policy was established to strengthen community engagement and to expand access to learning opportunities for people beyond those formally enrolled at the university.

Within the implementation of this policy, the term general public is understood inclusively: learning opportunities are intended to be available to members of society without distinction based on their personal, social, cultural, religious, or demographic backgrounds.

Equal Access for the General Public

UNISSULA applies the principle that members of the public should have equal opportunities to benefit from educational activities and resources provided by the university.

Access is provided without discrimination based on characteristics such as:

• ethnicity;
• religion;
• gender;
• disability;
• nationality;
• immigration status;
• social or economic background; or
• other personal characteristics.

The purpose of this inclusive approach is to ensure that differences in personal background do not become unnecessary barriers to participation in lifelong-learning opportunities.

Scope of Lifelong-Learning Access

The policy supports public access to a wide range of educational opportunities provided by UNISSULA, including:

• public lectures;
• educational seminars;
• short courses;
• professional-development programmes;
• vocational training;
• community education;
• educational outreach;
• practical demonstrations;
• selected university learning facilities;
• online educational resources;
• open-access academic publications; and
• other lifelong-learning activities.

These opportunities enable people who are not formally enrolled as UNISSULA students to benefit from university knowledge, expertise, learning resources, and educational programmes.

Institutional Basis for Public Learning Access

The Rector Decision formally establishes the Policy on Learning Access for the General Public and assigns responsibility for preparing, implementing, and reporting activities under the policy.

The decision also states that expenses arising from implementation of the policy are supported through the UNISSULA institutional budget.

This institutional framework demonstrates that public learning access is not treated only as an occasional activity, but as part of the university’s organised community-engagement responsibilities.

Inclusive Participation

UNISSULA seeks to ensure that lifelong-learning opportunities can be accessed by people from different backgrounds and circumstances.

Participants include:

• members of surrounding communities;
• school students and teachers;
• professionals;
• entrepreneurs and MSME owners;
• farmers and food producers;
• community organisations;
• alumni;
• learners from other educational institutions;
• people from different regions or national backgrounds;
• persons with disabilities; and
• other members of the general public.

Eligibility for public learning activities is therefore based on the relevant educational purpose and programme requirements rather than discriminatory characteristics.

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

UNISSULA recognises that equal access require appropriate support for participants with disabilities.

Where necessary and appropriate to the activity, the university seeks to facilitate participation through reasonable accommodation and accessible arrangements so that disability does not unnecessarily prevent participation in educational programmes.

This approach reflects the broader principle that lifelong-learning opportunities should be available to all members of society on an equitable basis.

Religion and Ethnicity

UNISSULA’s public learning opportunities are intended for members of the wider community regardless of religion or ethnicity.

Educational access is not limited to people of a particular ethnic or religious group.

Participants are able to engage in relevant educational, professional, technical, health, entrepreneurship, and community-learning activities according to the purpose and requirements of each programme.

Gender Equality

Access to lifelong-learning programmes is also provided regardless of gender.

Women and men are able to participate in public courses, training, seminars, educational outreach, professional development, and other community-learning activities based on the same educational principles.

Nationality and Immigration Status

The principle of general public access also applies without unnecessary distinction based on nationality or immigration status.

Where programme participation is administratively and legally possible, learners from different national or immigration backgrounds access the same educational opportunities according to the applicable programme requirements.

Implementation across Lifelong-Learning Activities

The inclusive-access principle applies across UNISSULA’s broader lifelong-learning framework.

Public Educational Resources

Members of the public can benefit from selected learning resources, open academic materials, online journals, institutional repositories, and community-based access to university knowledge.

Public Educational Events

UNISSULA hosts lectures, seminars, conferences, and educational discussions that enable participants outside the university to engage with academic and professional expertise.

Professional and Vocational Learning

Short courses, professional training, technical education, language programmes, and vocational activities provide continuing-learning opportunities for non-student participants.

Community Educational Outreach

Lecturers and students also deliver educational activities outside campus through schools, villages, community groups, professional organisations, and other local partners.

Governance and Implementation

The Rector Decision assigns institutional responsibility for implementation of the Public Learning Access Policy.

It establishes a management structure involving university leadership and administrative, legal, public-relations, and information-technology functions.

This structure supports the preparation, implementation, coordination, communication, and reporting of public-learning activities.

Continuing Application of the Policy

The policy has been in force since its establishment in 2022 and provides the institutional basis for UNISSULA’s continued provision of educational access to the wider community. The decision states that it takes effect from the date of establishment.

Its implementation is reflected in the university’s continuing lifelong-learning activities, including public education, training, professional development, open academic resources, and community outreach.

Inclusive Lifelong-Learning Principle

UNISSULA’s approach can be summarised through the following principle:

Learning opportunities for the general public are provided on an inclusive and equitable basis, without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration status, gender, or other personal and social characteristics.

This interpretation reflects the purpose of the university’s policy to extend learning access to masyarakat umum — the general public — rather than restricting educational opportunities only to formally enrolled students or particular social groups.