Universitas Pekalongan

Universitas Pekalongan, commonly abbreviated UNIKAL, is a private higher-education institution based in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. It operates as an education organization offering academic programs and campus services under the UNIKAL brand. The university's official website presents its main academic and administrative services, including SIAKAD (Sistem Informasi Akademik), new-student admissions (PMB), and graduation registration (Wisuda). The institution traces its founding to a civic initiative in Pekalongan. According to the university's own account, the establishment of higher education in Pekalongan was driven by the concern of its founders, initiated by Mr. Ali Said, S.H., then Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia and an alumnus of SMP Negeri I Pekalongan, who acted as a "living monument" with the aim of assisting the government in the field of education. This origin story is presented on the university's homepage. UNIKAL maintains a visible commitment to sustainability and internationalization. Its news highlights include strengthening its Green Campus program, receiving a UI GreenMetric Certificate of Compliance, hosting library literacy events such as the Duta Perpustakaan and Library Award, and welcoming international students, including six students from Timor-Leste. These activities position the university as an active participant in Indonesia's higher-education sector, with a focus on campus sustainability, literacy, and global competitiveness. As a private university, UNIKAL is not listed on a stock exchange and does not operate as a commercial company; it is an educational brand serving students primarily in the Pekalongan region and beyond. Its public identity centers on academic programs, student admissions, campus facilities, and community engagement.

Universitas Pekalongan (UNIKAL) is a private higher-education institution in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. Its founding is described by the university as a civic initiative: the establishment of higher education in Pekalongan was a manifestation of the concern of its founders, initiated by Mr. Ali Said, S.H., then Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia. Ali Said was an alumnus of SMP Negeri I Pekalongan, and the university describes him as a "living monument" (Monumen Hidup) whose aim was to assist the government in the field of education. This account appears on the university's official homepage. Over time, UNIKAL has developed into an active campus with a range of academic and administrative services. Its official website provides access to SIAKAD (Sistem Informasi Akademik), the new-student admissions portal (PMB), and graduation registration (Wisuda). The university also publishes news and information about campus activities. In recent years, UNIKAL has emphasized sustainability and internationalization. Its news highlights include efforts to strengthen its Green Campus program through integrated waste sorting, receiving a UI GreenMetric Certificate of Compliance in 2026, and hosting literacy events such as the Grand Final of the Duta Perpustakaan and Library Award 2026 at the Prof. Dr. Ir. Soekisno Hadikoemoro Library. The university also held an Academic Environment Orientation for new students in the 2026/2027 academic year and welcomed six students from Timor-Leste, which it framed as strengthening its path toward international competitiveness. As a private university, UNIKAL is not a publicly listed company and does not operate for commercial profit in the manner of a business corporation. Its history is tied to the educational development of Pekalongan and the surrounding region, and its public identity centers on teaching, student services, campus sustainability, and community engagement.

• Founding initiative for higher education in Pekalongan initiated by Ali Said, S.H.

  [1]Beranda - Universitas Pekalonganunikal.ac.id
• UNIKAL receives UI GreenMetric Certificate of Compliance 2026 at UGM

  [1]Beranda - Universitas Pekalonganunikal.ac.id
• Six students from Timor-Leste join UNIKAL

  [1]Beranda - Universitas Pekalonganunikal.ac.id

A private university in Pekalongan, Central Java, positioning itself around academic services, campus sustainability, literacy, and international competitiveness.

• SIAKAD (Sistem Informasi Akademik)

  Academic information system for students and faculty.

• PMB (Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru)

  New student admissions portal.

• Wisuda (Graduation)

  Graduation registration and ceremony services.

1. 1Beranda - Universitas Pekalonganunikal.ac.id
2. 2Universitas Pekalongan - Wikidatawikidata.org