FAH Building, FAH Online News — The Master's Program in Arabic Language and Literature (MBSA) of the Faculty of Adab and Humanities (FAH), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Master's Program in Arabic Language and Literature at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The event took place in the Main Meeting Room on the second floor. It served as an opportunity to strengthen institutional ties and exchange experiences in study program development, particularly in academic management, curriculum development, and educational quality enhancement.

In his welcoming remarks, the Dean of FAH UIN Jakarta, Dr. Ade Abdul Hak, S.Ag., S.S., M.Hum., CIQnR, emphasized the importance of fostering cooperation between UIN Jakarta and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. He also highlighted the challenges faced by several study programs experiencing declining interest among prospective students. According to him, this situation requires collective attention, including consideration of the impact of technological developments, changing times, and shifts in the perspectives of younger generations.

The Dean stressed the need for continuous evaluation and discussion to ensure that curricula remain relevant to contemporary needs. He expressed his hope that the visit would provide a platform for both universities to exchange perspectives, given their significant roles in advancing Islamic higher education in Indonesia. He also expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the delegation's visit from UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta to FAH UIN Jakarta.

Subsequently, the Head of the Master's Program in Arabic Language and Literature at FAH UIN Jakarta, Dr. M. Adib Misbachul Islam, M.Hum., presented an overview of the program's profile and development. During his presentation, he explained that the MBSA program at UIN Jakarta had achieved the highest accreditation rating, Unggul (Excellent). The study program also conducts regular academic evaluations, with four evaluations in each three-year period, as part of its efforts to maintain and improve educational quality. Participants were also provided with information about the distribution of courses and the curriculum structure implemented by the MBSA program.

The Head of the Master's Program in Arabic Language and Literature at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Dr. Andi Holilulloh, S.Pd.I., M.A., explained that the visit aimed to gain insights and inspiration for the further development of his study program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. He noted that the program was established in 2016, whereas the MBSA program at UIN Jakarta had been established earlier, in 2012. Therefore, UIN Jakarta was regarded as one of the key reference institutions for study program development.

During the meeting, it was also highlighted that the MBSA program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga had received Unggul (Excellent) accreditation for the 2024–2029 period. The program currently has 70 active students and has graduated 314 alumni. The exchange of information regarding achievements, governance, and academic development was expected to provide benefits to both institutions.

The event continued with a discussion session involving students from both study programs. During this session, students engaged in dialogue and exchanged perspectives on the Master's curriculum in Arabic Language and Literature, including course structures, the relevance of learning materials to academic and professional needs, and their experiences of studying at their respective universities.

The discussion was interactive, allowing students to raise questions, share experiences, and exchange perspectives on curriculum development. Through this forum, students were expected to gain new insights into the implementation of master's-level education in Arabic Language and Literature while becoming familiar with the various teaching and learning approaches adopted by both study programs.

Through this benchmarking activity, FAH UIN Jakarta and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta are expected to strengthen their institutional relationship and create broader opportunities for cooperation. The event also represents a strategic step toward improving educational quality, curriculum relevance, and the competitiveness of Master's programs in Arabic Language and Literature amid the evolving landscape of higher education.

Writers: Kasih Nur / Deny Saputra