Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) is committed to increasing access to higher education for students from the lowest income brackets in Indonesia. As part of our inclusive admissions strategy, we set specific targets to admit students from the bottom 20% of household income. Through dedicated scholarship programs, UMS ensures that financial limitations do not hinder talented students from pursuing their academic aspirations.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) is committed to supporting students from low-income families to ensure successful completion of their studies. While we do not have a specific graduation/completion target for students in the bottom 20% of household income, UMS offers financial flexibility, such as allowing students to request a deferral of tuition payments upon submission of proof of their parents’ income. This policy helps reduce financial barriers and supports students to stay on track for graduation.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) provides comprehensive support for students from low-income families to help them successfully complete their studies. This includes financial assistance for essential needs such as textbooks, legal services, and other academic-related costs. UMS is committed to empowering economically disadvantaged students by ensuring they have the resources necessary for their academic success, minimizing financial barriers to education.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) provides dedicated academic advisors to support all students, including those from the bottom 20% of household income groups. These advisors work closely with students to ensure they have the resources and guidance they need to successfully complete their studies. UMS is committed to supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, offering tailored support to help them overcome academic challenges and achieve their educational goals.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) offers a fully funded scholarship scheme specifically for international students from low-income countries. The scholarship is designed to support students from low-middle income backgrounds, providing financial assistance to access higher education. UMS is committed to improving educational opportunities for students from underprivileged areas through targeted support.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) organized the Wirausaha Merdeka (WMK) Expo on 7–8 December 2024, involving 520 participants from various universities in the Soloraya region. The program provided mentoring, practical workshops, and prototype development guidance by professional facilitators, enabling participants to start innovative and socially sustainable businesses. The event served as a collaborative learning platform connecting students, the university, and external entrepreneurship associations to support local start-up growth through education and resource sharing.
The Grand Launch of Wirausaha Merdeka 2024 at UMS Presents an Incubator for Young Entrepreneurs
Wirausaha Merdeka
Through the Wirausaha Merdeka (WMK) program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) actively supports the local community in developing financially and socially sustainable start-ups. Participants receive access to mentoring, facilities, and exposure opportunities through business exhibitions, which help them generate revenue and expand their entrepreneurial capacity. This initiative demonstrates UMS’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs and strengthening the local economy by providing continuous guidance and facilitation toward business growth and sustainability.
The UMS Independent Entrepreneurship Expo is a Forum to Foster Students' Entrepreneurial Spirit
In 2024, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) organized the School Heroes health training program at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Wonosobo through its Community Service Team (P2AD). Led by Ayu Khoirotul Umaroh, S.K.M., M.K.M., the program aimed to improve students’ capacity in emergency response and health awareness. Activities included first aid training, mental health education, smoking prevention, ergonomics, reproductive health, and dengue fever prevention. Using participatory learning, students also created creative media to promote healthy lifestyles. This initiative demonstrates UMS’s commitment to improving access to basic health services and strengthening community health education.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) continues to play an active role in supporting poverty reduction through research-based community empowerment programmes. In 2024, a multidisciplinary team of UMS academics—Dr. Ir. Muchlison Anis, S.T., M.T. (Industrial Engineering), Luluk Ria Rakhma, S.Gz., M.Gizi (Nutrition), and Kussudyarsana, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D. (Management)—implemented a community service initiative in Cabeyan Village, funded by the Directorate General of Research, Technology, and Community Service (DRTPM), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. The programme focused on developing the village’s agricultural potential into sustainable economic activities, supporting the creation of local livelihoods and contributing to poverty alleviation at the community level.
Musuk IbuPreneur Village has become a strategy for women's empowerment in Musuk Village, utilizing local agricultural and livestock products, such as avocados and cow's milk.
