UPNVJ Public Relations – Veteran National Development University Jakarta (UPNVJ) held an Open Senate Meeting as the highlight of its 48th Anniversary on Friday, November 28, 2025. The event, held at the Pondok Labu Campus Auditorium, was attended by ministry leaders, rectors of other universities, professors, alumni, and the UPNVJ academic community. This momentum served as an opportunity to reflect on achievements and strengthen the commitment to transforming into a leading, international-class university with a national defense identity.
UPNVJ Rector, Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA, Comm., in his remarks emphasized the anniversary as a space for evaluation and strengthening of identity. He stated that the change in status to a state university in 2014 triggered transformations in the organization, learning, research, community service, infrastructure, and international cooperation. "This anniversary is not merely a ceremony, but an opportunity to improve ourselves and strengthen our identity as a national defense campus," he said.
The 2025 achievement shows a positive trend. Applicants reached 94,427 people with an acceptance rate of 6 percent, making UPNVJ one of the most sought-after universities nationally. The university achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications, a WTP opinion since 2021, an A rating for SAKIP and the library, and an evaluation score of 99.5 as an informative public institution. "This is proof of our commitment to transparent, accountable, and future-oriented governance," Prof. Venus emphasized.
Internationalization is a major focus. Ten study programs are accredited by FIBAA Germany, four by ASIIN, two by IAAHEH, and the engineering program has undergone IABEE assessment. UPNVJ accepts international students, conducts student exchanges, collaborates on global research, and engages adjunct professors from 19 countries. "The efforts of the past three years have paid off, connecting UPNVJ with the global academic ecosystem," said Prof. Venus.
The national defense identity continues to be strengthened. UPNVJ has published 14 non-military national defense reference books and implemented a character development program for lecturers, students, and students in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek). The Rector stated that the National Defense Implementation Index (IIBN) will be implemented nationally starting in 2026. "This transformation is not just for the campus, but for the nation. We want to be a reference for national defense character education in the digital era," he said.
Prof. Venus concluded her remarks with appreciation for the academic community and partners. "Thank you for everyone's dedication. Let's work together to realize a progressive Indonesia," she concluded. From the Rector's perspective, this achievement aligns with UPNVJ's vision of becoming an internationally renowned university with a national defense identity, through innovative policies and sustainable achievements that strengthen its role in national human resource development.