PALMOILMAGAZINE, YOGYAKARTA — INSTIPER Yogyakarta once again demonstrated its strong linkage between higher education and industry through the 86th Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony and the 32nd Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony held at Grha INSTIPER on Friday (23/5).
During this graduation period, INSTIPER graduated 292 students, consisting of 16 graduates from the Master of Plantation Management postgraduate program and 276 undergraduate graduates. Of the undergraduate graduates, 167 came from the Faculty of Agriculture, 40 from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, and 69 from the Faculty of Forestry.
The graduates also recorded impressive academic achievements. A total of 147 graduates, or around 50%, earned cum laude honors. In addition, 24% of graduates had already secured employment before the graduation ceremony took place.
The achievement reflects the strong competitiveness of INSTIPER graduates in the business and industrial sectors, particularly in plantations, agriculture, forestry, and agroindustry.
According to INSTIPER, the short waiting period for graduates entering the workforce is closely linked to its industry-oriented learning system. The institution integrates industrial materials and practical knowledge into its curriculum to minimize the gap between academic education and industry requirements.
Beyond classroom learning, students are also equipped with practical experience through INSTIPER Academy programs, field practice activities, and internships with partner companies. Through this system, students gain not only theoretical understanding but also real workplace exposure before graduating.
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Some graduates even secured jobs through a “golden ticket” scheme offered by INSTIPER’s partner companies. The opportunity is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding performance during internships and are considered ready to work as professional staff, including plantation assistants.
Graduates receiving the golden ticket can be directly recruited without undergoing additional recruitment processes.
In addition, bonded scholarship collaborations between INSTIPER and several corporate partners provide graduates with direct employment opportunities after completing their studies.
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A total of 125 scholarship recipients successfully completed their education, including five scholarship recipients from Asian Agri, 46 scholarship recipients from PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, 13 recipients of the KIP Kuliah scholarship, five scholarship recipients from PT Toba Pulp Lestari, and four scholarship recipients funded by the South Nias Regional Government.
This graduation ceremony also marked an important milestone for INSTIPER as it graduated, for the first time, 50 recipients of the Palm Oil Plantation Human Resources Scholarship (SDM PKS) funded by the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP).
The scholarship program is part of the government’s strategic effort to strengthen the quality of human resources in Indonesia’s palm oil industry.
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A total of 26 graduates came from the Palm Oil Plantation Bachelor’s specialization (SPKS), while another 24 graduates came from the Plantation Business Management Bachelor’s specialization (SMBP). The students completed their studies within an average period of 3.7 years and achieved an average GPA of 3.77.
INSTIPER Rector Harsawardana expressed appreciation to all graduates for successfully completing their education.
According to him, the success of graduates entering the workforce reflects INSTIPER’s commitment to producing competent, professional, and globally competitive graduates.
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“The average waiting period for INSTIPER graduates to secure employment is less than six months after graduation,” Harsawardana said in a statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Saturday (23/5).
He added that during this graduation period, 24% of undergraduate and postgraduate graduates had already secured employment less than one month after officially graduating or immediately after their academic confirmation process.
Harsawardana also reaffirmed INSTIPER’s commitment to maintaining the trust of partner companies that have collaborated with the institution in preparing future industry professionals.
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He noted that support from stakeholders such as BPDP, the Directorate General of Plantations under the Ministry of Agriculture, and regional governments has played an important role in strengthening the quality of education at INSTIPER.
According to him, INSTIPER continues to transform its education system to align with industry demands and technological developments, including educational transformation initiatives launched during the institution’s 2025 anniversary celebration.
During this graduation period, the best undergraduate graduate award was earned by Muhammad Fadli Alamsyah from the Faculty of Agriculture with a GPA of 3.97.
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Meanwhile, the best graduate of the Master of Plantation Management postgraduate program was Villania Sari, who achieved a GPA of 3.98 and completed the program within one year and six months.
Muhammad Fadli Alamsyah said he was proud to be part of the INSTIPER family. He described the supportive academic environment, dedicated lecturers, and warm campus atmosphere as valuable foundations throughout his educational journey.
He also expressed gratitude to lecturers, family, friends, and the entire academic community for their continuous support during his studies.
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INSTIPER emphasized its commitment to continuously strengthening higher education that is relevant to industrial needs, particularly in agriculture, plantations, forestry, and agricultural technology.
Through curriculum enhancement, industrial collaboration, and student competency development, INSTIPER hopes its graduates will contribute innovation and meaningful impact to national development.
During the ceremony, President Director of the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), Eddy Abdurrachman, also delivered remarks through a video message.
He stated that BPDP remains committed to improving the quality of human resources in the palm oil industry through education, training, and research programs, including expanding the number of SDM PKS scholarship recipients to meet the demand for competent workers in the palm oil sector.
In addition, Director of Palm Oil and Palma Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture, Iim Mucharam, also attended the graduation ceremony and delivered remarks.
He congratulated INSTIPER for successfully graduating the first batch of SDM PKS scholarship recipients and encouraged graduates to apply their knowledge to support the advancement of Indonesia’s plantation industry.
Representatives from partner companies, including Asian Agri and PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, also attended the graduation ceremony.
The presence of industry partners highlighted the business sector’s recognition of INSTIPER’s educational quality while also strengthening employment opportunities for graduates. (P3)
