As part of UIN Jakarta, FAH organises new student admissions through the university's admission system for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In this admission system, FAH provides equal opportunities to all prospective students in Indonesia and abroad to become FAH students. Prospective students come from pesantren, MA, SMA, and SMK. FAH, in this case, UIN Jakarta, selects all prospective students with academic potential.

The following are some of the admission for FAH local students:

1. National Selection (SNMPTN), organised by the LTMPT of the Kemendikbud, which selects the students based on student academic transcript and achievements.
2. Performance-based Recruitment (SPAN-PTKIN), organised by the Kemenag, which selects the students based on student academic transcript and achievements.
3. Inter-universities Recruitment (SBMPTN), organised by the Education Testing Management Centre of the Ministry of Research and Technology, which applies the Computer-Based Test (UTBK).
4. State Islamic Universities Admission Examination (UM-PTKIN), organised by the Kemenag, which uses the Electronic Selection System (SSE).
5. Independent Student Selection (SMM), organised by SMM PTN-BARAT, which applies the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK).
6. Local Recruitment (SPMB-Mandiri), organised by UIN Jakarta, which utilises the Electronic Selection System (SSE).

Figure. 2.4.1. The Admission Student

 

UIN Jakarta offers six programs for undergraduate admissions:

1. Regular: This program is open to all prospective students who meet the minimum Students must register and take the UIN Jakarta admission exam
2. Achievement: This program is intended for students who have non-academic achievements in the fields of sports, arts, reciter/qari'ah, tahfidz al-Qur'an/Qira'atul Kutub. Students must submit their academic transcript and documentation of their achievements.
3. Talent Scouting (School Cooperation): This program is limited to schools that have submitted and established cooperation with UIN The selection process is based on the academic achievement of students in their respective schools.
4. Equality of Learning Opportunities: This program is based on the academic grades of report cards for prospective students who come from areas classified as underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost areas, as well as minorities.
5. BLU Scholarship: This program is for BLU scholarship recipients of UIN Jakarta in 4 specified Study Programs and scholarship cooperation with other
6. International Students: This program is intended for prospective international students through bilateral cooperation between the Indonesian government and other countries, or through non-bilateral cooperation programs. Candidates will take a written exam held at UIN Jakarta

 

Every year, the number of students interested in studying at FAH tends to increase. As mentioned in point 1, the UIN Jakarta committee directly coordinates each study program's registration rather than opening it independently. In the selection process of prospective students, UIN Jakarta does not discriminate against the ethnicity, religion, race, or background of prospective students. Although the majority of UIN Jakarta students are Muslim, there are also non-Muslim students studying at UIN Jakarta, including FAH.

Prospective students from all over Indonesia follow the entrance selection without distinguishing gender, religion, race, ethnicity, social position, or level of economic ability. The selection process has fair, transparent, non-discriminatory, credible, efficient, and accountable principles. These principles are realised in several ways—first, fairness. Admissions selection provides equal opportunities for all prospective students to choose study programmes according to their interests and talents. The selection process also uses an objective, standardised scoring system to assess test results. Second, it is transparent. Admission selection provides complete and precise information about the requirements, registration procedures, schedule of activities, registration fees, study programme options, announcement procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms. This information can be accessed through the official website. Third, non- discriminatory. Admission selection does not limit enrollment based on school origin, educational background, or previous academic achievements. The selection process also provides unique facilities for participants with special needs, such as those who are visually, hearing, or speech impaired. Fourth, credible: the admission selection uses a CBT with a security system and strict supervision. The selection process also cooperates with independent institutions to conduct quality audits and evaluations of the exam implementation. Fifth, efficient. Admission selection optimises information technology to simplify the processes of registration, payment, delivery of test participant cards, conducting exams, processing test result data, and announcing graduation. Sixth, accountable: admission selection is responsible for implementing the exam under quality standards and procurement ethics. The selection process also provides a protest resolution mechanism for participants who feel aggrieved or dissatisfied with the exam results.

The newly admitted students are required to participate in an induction programme called PBAK at university, faculty and study programme levels; introducing campus life as well as the academic and student culture. The 30 hours induction programme consists of information about the faculty, study programmes, and faculty members. Additional programmes also include students’ code of conduct, and religious moderation. Religious moderation is a shared commitment to maintain a balance where every member of society, regardless of tribe, ethnicity, religion, and political choices must be willing to respect each other, and learn to train themselves in managing and overcoming differences between them.

Decision-making system and consistency of Admission

The passing grade for entering a study program at FAH is determined by the Rector's Decree number 434 of 2022. Students must pass or score competencies above the specified limit in the following areas: Religious Education, Indonesian Language, English, Academic Potential, Mathematics, and Social Sciences. The following table shows the distribution of competencies for each study program at FAH.

Table. 2.4.1. Distribution of Competencies in Admission

Table 2.4.1. Distribution of Competencies in Admission displays the competency distribution scores used in the admission process for each study program within the FAH. Each program evaluates applicants across six areas: RE, Indonesian Language, English, Academic Potential, Mathematics, and Social Science, with a total score of 100 points. All programs allocate 20 points for RE and 15 points each for Indonesian Language, English, and Academic Potential. Differences arise in Mathematics and Social Science; for example, IHCi allocates 20 points for Mathematics and 15 for Social Science, while EL emphasizes English with 30 points but only allocates 10 points to Mathematics. This distribution reflects the specific emphasis each program places on certain competencies based on its academic focus.

The following table shows the number of applicants, admitted students, and selectivity for each study program at FAH:

Table. 2.4.2 FAH New Student Admission Rate in 2022

Table 2.4.2 FAH New Student Admission Rate in 2022 provides an overview of the number of applicants, admitted students, and the admission ratio for each study program within the FAH in 2022. The ALL program received the highest number of applicants with 3,898, admitting 140 students, resulting in a competitive ratio of 1:28. The IHCi program followed with 2,006 applicants and the same number of admitted students, yielding a 1:14 ratio. The LS program had 1,539 applicants with a 1:11 ratio, while EL received 1,815 applicants with a 1:13 ratio. The TRA program had 296 applicants and admitted 105 students, resulting in a 1:3 ratio. The IHCu program had the fewest applicants, with 48, and admitted 14 students, making the admission ratio 1:4. These ratios reflect the selectivity and demand for each program, with ALL being the most competitive.