1.4.3 Programmes for services access
UNISSULA Initiatives to Improve Access to Basic Services for All
Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) demonstrates its commitment to reducing poverty and improving community welfare by expanding access to essential services for students, university members, and the wider community. As an Islamic university committed to the development of khaira ummah, UNISSULA implements various programmes that address fundamental needs, including healthcare, education, food access, housing support, legal assistance, and community empowerment.
These initiatives are implemented through university-owned facilities, academic faculties, community service programmes, and strategic institutional partnerships. Through these programmes, UNISSULA seeks to reduce social and economic barriers that prevent individuals from accessing essential services and opportunities for improving their quality of life.
UNISSULA’s commitment to improving access to basic services contributes directly to Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty, particularly by ensuring that vulnerable groups, economically disadvantaged students, and surrounding communities can access services that support their well-being and social mobility.
Healthcare Services Access Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital (RSI Sultan Agung)
One of UNISSULA’s strongest contributions to improving access to basic services is through Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital (RSI Sultan Agung), a university-affiliated healthcare institution that provides medical services for the community.
Through RSI Sultan Agung, UNISSULA contributes to improving healthcare accessibility by providing comprehensive healthcare services, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care. The hospital serves patients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and supports community access to quality healthcare services.
The integration between UNISSULA’s academic health faculties and RSI Sultan Agung strengthens the university’s contribution to public health improvement. Students and lecturers from health-related disciplines, including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and other healthcare programmes, participate in education, research, and community health activities that support improved health outcomes.
In addition to hospital-based services, UNISSULA conducts community health programmes through academic faculties and community engagement activities. These programmes include health education, health screening, disease prevention campaigns, maternal and child health education, and community health promotion.
Through these activities, UNISSULA helps reduce barriers to healthcare access, particularly for communities who may experience economic limitations in obtaining health services.
Evidence prepared:
- Documentation of health education and medical services
- RSI Sultan Agung profile and service information
- Community health service reports
- Faculty health outreach activities
Education Access and Financial Support Services
Scholarship Programmes for Economically Disadvantaged Students
UNISSULA is committed to ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent students from accessing higher education. The university provides various scholarship and financial assistance programmes targeting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The major programmes include:
1. Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP Kuliah)
UNISSULA implements the government-funded KIP Kuliah programme to support students from low-income families. Through this programme, eligible students receive tuition assistance and living-cost support according to national regulations.
The programme enables students from economically vulnerable households to access higher education and continue their studies without being significantly constrained by financial challenges.
2. LAZIS Sultan Agung Scholarship
Through LAZIS Sultan Agung, UNISSULA provides educational assistance for students who experience economic difficulties. The programme represents the integration of Islamic social finance mechanisms, including zakat, infaq, and sadaqah, into higher education support.
This initiative strengthens UNISSULA’s commitment to ensuring educational continuity for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
3. Achievement-Based Scholarships
UNISSULA also provides scholarships for students with outstanding achievements, including the Hafidz and Hafidzah Scholarship programme. These programmes combine academic achievement recognition with financial support mechanisms to broaden access to higher education.
Through these scholarship programmes, UNISSULA addresses one of the main barriers to education access: affordability.
Evidence prepared:
- Scholarship regulations
- Recipient lists
- Scholarship announcements
- Financial assistance reports
Affordable Food Access
KUMAIRA (-)
UNISSULA supports student welfare by providing accessible food facilities through KUMAIRA ().
KUMAIRA functions as a centralized campus food facility that provides daily food services for students, lecturers, and university staff. The availability of food facilities within the university environment helps students access meals conveniently while reducing additional transportation costs.
Affordable and accessible food services are particularly important for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as daily living expenses can significantly influence student welfare and academic continuity.
Through KUMAIRA, UNISSULA contributes to creating an inclusive campus environment where students can meet their basic daily needs while focusing on their academic development.
Evidence prepared:
- Food service documentation
- KUMAIRA profile
- Campus facility documentation
Student Housing Access
Pesantren Mahasiswa Sultan Agung (PESANMASA)
UNISSULA provides student accommodation facilities through Pesantren Mahasiswa Sultan Agung (PESANMASA).
PESANMASA provides a supportive residential environment for students by combining accommodation facilities with character development, Islamic values education, and student development activities.
The availability of university-managed accommodation provides an alternative housing solution, particularly for students who come from outside Semarang and require safe, accessible, and supportive living arrangements during their study period.
The facility includes student rooms, learning spaces, internet access, common facilities, and supporting services that help students maintain academic and personal development.
Through student housing facilities, UNISSULA contributes to reducing accommodation barriers and supporting students’ ability to continue their education.
Evidence prepared:
- Student residence data
- PESANMASA profile
- Accommodation facilities documentation
Legal Assistance and Social Justice Services
Legal Aid and Consultation Services
UNISSULA contributes to improving access to justice through legal assistance services provided by the Faculty of Law.
Through legal consultation and assistance programmes, UNISSULA supports communities and individuals who require legal guidance but may face difficulties accessing professional legal services.
These services include:
- legal consultation;
- legal education;
- community legal awareness programmes;
- assistance related to legal issues.
By providing access to legal support, UNISSULA helps reduce non-financial barriers that may affect individuals’ welfare and social participation.
Legal assistance represents an important component of poverty reduction because vulnerable communities often experience difficulties accessing justice due to financial limitations.
Evidence prepared:
- Faculty of Law legal service reports
- Community legal education documentation
- Legal consultation activities
Community Empowerment and Social Services
Community Service Programmes (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat)
Through the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), UNISSULA conducts community empowerment programmes aimed at improving community capacity and welfare.
These programmes address various social and economic challenges, including:
- community health improvement;
- MSME development;
- digital literacy;
- education support;
- poverty alleviation;
- community capacity building.
UNISSULA lecturers and students actively participate in community service activities that provide practical solutions to social problems and strengthen community independence.
Through these programmes, UNISSULA extends the impact of higher education beyond campus boundaries and contributes directly to improving living conditions in surrounding communities.
Evidence prepared:
- Documentation
- LPPM community service database
- Activity reports
- Beneficiary data
Contribution to SDG 1: No Poverty
Through entrepreneurship funding opportunities, business incubation, proposal preparation, mentoring, training, business legalisation, product promotion, and innovation commercialisation, UNISSULA contributes to the creation of a more financially and socially sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem.
These programmes help students and emerging entrepreneurs overcome important barriers commonly faced during the early stages of business development, including limited capital, inadequate business knowledge, weak market access, and limited professional networks.
By facilitating access to entrepreneurship funding and combining it with structured mentoring, UNISSULA encourages beneficiaries to build enterprises capable of generating sustainable income and employment.
This initiative contributes directly to SDG 1: No Poverty by promoting economic self-reliance and creating pathways for sustainable income generation. It also supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through entrepreneurship development, innovation, job creation, and collaboration with government and industry.