Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through its Rector Regulation on the Prevention and Handling of Violence (2025), which ensures a safe, inclusive, and respectful academic environment for all members of the university community. The policy addresses various forms of violence, including physical, psychological, sexual, bullying, discrimination, and intolerance, and is guided by principles of non-discrimination, gender equality, accessibility for persons with disabilities, accountability, and fairness. It applies to students, staff, leadership, and partners, and is supported by institutional mechanisms such as a dedicated task force, reporting channels, and victim protection and recovery services to ensure effective prevention, response, and continuous improvement. Read our EDI policy.
Support for People with Disabilities
The following link leads to the website of dedicated study center and office to support people with disabilities in UMS. Visit disability services research center.
The following link describes the facilities and services for disabilities provided by UMS. Facilities on inclusivity & Difabel service
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and inclusive support for persons with disabilities through its Rector Regulation on Disability Inclusion. This policy ensures equal access to education, facilities, and services by providing appropriate accommodations, accessible infrastructure, and tailored support systems for students and staff with disabilities. UMS also supports the implementation of this policy through institutional mechanisms, including dedicated services, assistive facilities, and resource allocation to ensure effective inclusion, participation, and wellbeing of persons with disabilities across the university environment. Read our policy.
Knowledge Exchange
UMS is actively engaged with the wider community through a wide range of service programs focused on education, health, literacy, community empowerment, and other social initiatives. These are not one-off events, but ongoing efforts to build stronger, healthier, and more informed communities.
UMS Provide Incinerator Aid to TPST Mardiko for Waste Management
Strengthening Health Education Through UMS School Heroes App
Fighting the Dangers of Child Marriage with the Keluarga Bakoh Initiative
UMS Combats Stunting Through Local Food Optimization Initiatives
UMS Organizes Training to Boost Technology Use in Teaching
UMS Trains Active Learning Method for All Muhammadiyah's Elementary Teachers in Surakarta
UMS and 44 Other Campuses Takes Initiatives on Inclusivity with Central Java Govt
UMS Pushes Digital Literacy on NTT
UMS Team Pushes Health Literacy on Muhammadiyah Boarding School
UMS Strengthens Batik Artisan Competence with Disability-Friendly Production Tools
FAI UMS Provides Deep Learning Training for ISMUBA Teachers in Surakarta
Dedicated Training on Sosial Aspects
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) provides regular training programs addressing the social aspects of sustainability for both academic and professional staff.
Key programs include:
- PEKERTI (Basic Instructional Skills Training), which enhances lecturers’ pedagogical competencies in planning, delivering, and evaluating inclusive and student-centered learning, supporting equitable education quality.
- Baitul Arqam, a mandatory program strengthening ethical values, integrity, and social responsibility based on Muhammadiyah principles
- Excellent Service Training for administrative staff, focusing on empathy, professionalism, and inclusive service delivery to stakeholders.
- E-learning (MySpada) Training, which improves digital teaching skills and promotes accessible, technology-enabled learning environments.
These programs are conducted regularly as part of institutional human resource development to ensure quality education, ethical conduct, and inclusive service, contributing to the university’s social sustainability commitment.
Health and Wellbeing
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta is a home where students are comfortably living, studying, and achieving. Therefore, we make sure that our campuses are fully liveable with provision and access of healthy canteen, health-care services, and even mental health support.
