University-Managed Housing for Students

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) provides access to university-managed housing facilities for students through its Rusunawa (Rumah Susun Mahasiswa).

The university provides this accommodation as part of its institutional facilities to support student access to housing, reduce mobility barriers, and improve students’ ability to participate in academic and university activities.

The Rusunawa is available to members of the university community, including students, lecturers, and educational staff, under established institutional procedures.

Formal Institutional Provision

The availability of Rusunawa for students is formally supported through Circular Letter No. 6109/J/SA/VI/2022.

The circular states that the UNISSULA Rusunawa may be used by members of the academic community, including:

• students;
• lecturers; and
• educational and administrative staff.

The same circular also establishes that use of the Rusunawa follows institutional procedures and that the arrangement provides a continuing basis for the utilisation of the facility.

This demonstrates that student housing is provided directly by the university rather than relying entirely on external private accommodation.

Direct Provision of Student Housing

UNISSULA directly provides housing through its own Rusunawa facility.

This gives students access to a university-managed accommodation option that can support their academic activities and daily life.

Direct university provision can help students who:

• live far from campus;
• require accommodation close to academic facilities;
• need temporary or longer-term housing;
• participate in intensive academic activities;
• require convenient access to university services; or
• would otherwise depend entirely on private rental housing.

Housing Access for Students

Students are explicitly included among the groups permitted to use the Rusunawa.

The university circular identifies students as eligible users of the facility together with lecturers and educational staff.

This provides students with an institutional housing option within the UNISSULA environment.

Supporting Access to Education

Access to housing close to campus can help students participate more effectively in university life.

University-managed accommodation can reduce barriers associated with:

• long commuting distances;
• transportation costs;
• time spent travelling;
• difficulties accessing early or late academic activities; and
• limited access to nearby private accommodation.

Housing provision can therefore contribute indirectly to student access and continuity of study.

Supporting Student Well-Being

Student accommodation can also support well-being by providing an additional housing option close to university facilities.

Potential benefits include:

• reduced commuting time;
• improved access to classrooms and services;
• easier participation in student activities;
• greater convenience;
• reduced travel-related fatigue; and
• stronger integration into the university community.

University-Managed Accommodation

The Rusunawa is managed under institutional procedures designed to ensure orderly and responsible use.

The university circular states that utilisation of the facility is conducted through a formal borrowing or use procedure while maintaining:

• order;
• cleanliness;
• responsibility; and
• proper management of university facilities.

This helps ensure that student accommodation remains part of a structured institutional support system.

Supporting Students from Different Circumstances

University-managed housing can be particularly valuable for students who come from outside the local area or who face mobility barriers.

By providing accommodation within the university environment, UNISSULA gives students an additional option that can help them remain connected to academic activities and campus services.

This can support a more inclusive learning environment by reducing the practical difficulties associated with housing and commuting.

Reducing Student Commuting

Housing close to campus can also contribute to sustainable mobility.

Students staying in university-managed accommodation may need to travel shorter distances for academic activities.

The relationship can be represented as:

Campus housing → Shorter travel distance → Reduced commuting demand → Lower transport impact

This complements UNISSULA’s wider sustainable commuting initiatives.

Relationship with Sustainable Campus Development

Student housing forms part of a broader sustainable campus approach.

Alongside sustainable transport, pedestrian mobility, electric vehicles, and remote-working arrangements, campus accommodation can help reduce unnecessary travel and improve access to university services.

The provision of housing therefore supports both student welfare and sustainable campus management.

Supporting Academic Participation

Students living close to campus can more easily access:

• lectures;
• laboratories;
• libraries;
• student service centres;
• religious facilities;
• student organisations;
• academic events; and
• other university programmes.

This improves practical access to university resources and can support stronger participation in campus life.

Inclusive Use of University Facilities

UNISSULA’s Rusunawa is not limited to a single group.

The facility is available to students as well as other members of the university community.

This reflects an inclusive approach to the use of institutional infrastructure and helps maximise the social value of university facilities.

Student Housing and Affordability

UNISSULA directly provides university-managed housing for students.

At present, the strongest documented evidence demonstrates the direct provision of housing.

The current evidence does not establish:

• a formal assessment of housing affordability;
• a below-market housing tariff; or
• financial aid specifically for housing.

For this reason, UNISSULA’s evidence for this indicator is strongest under the category of providing housing directly.

Contribution to SDG 11

UNISSULA’s provision of student housing contributes to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by improving access to accommodation and reducing barriers related to mobility and distance.

THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027 assesses whether universities provide affordable housing for students.

The indicator provides up to three points, with the existence component recognising universities that:

• evaluate housing affordability;
• provide housing directly; and
• provide financial support for housing.

UNISSULA currently demonstrates the direct provision of university-managed housing for students through its Rusunawa facility.

Evidence of Implementation

UNISSULA’s provision of student housing is demonstrated through:

1. Circular Letter No. 6109/J/SA/VI/2022 governing Rusunawa utilisation.
2. Direct provision of university-managed housing.
3. Explicit access for students.
4. Access for the wider university community.
5. Institutional procedures governing use of the facility.
6. Continuing institutional management of the Rusunawa.
7. Availability of accommodation close to university facilities.
8. Support for students participating in academic and university activities.
9. Potential reduction in student commuting requirements.
10. Integration of housing provision with broader sustainable campus practices.