Failed the 2026 UTBK? UNM Rawamangun Campus Offers a New Path to Higher Education

The results of the 2026 Computer-Based Written Exam (UTBK) have been announced, but not all participants secured a place at their desired state university. Amid intense competition for higher education admission, many students are beginning to question their next steps. Responding to this situation, Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), as a Digital Business Campus, is opening opportunities for the younger generation to continue their higher education and prepare for future careers. As a higher education institution focused on developing digital talent, UNM Rawamangun Campus offers a modern, flexible learning system aligned with current industry needs. Through various flagship study programmes such as Information Systems, Informatics, Data Science, Management, and Digital Business, UNM is committed to producing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also possess the competencies required by the professional world. Head of UNM Rawamangun Campus, Maruloh, stressed that failure in the UTBK is not the end of a person’s educational journey. There are still many paths to achieve one’s aspirations. The most important thing is to maintain a spirit of growth and choose an educational environment that can provide competencies in line with current industry demands. ‘Success is not determined by a single exam result, but by the ability to continue learning and adapting,’ he said in a statement cited on Saturday (13/6/2026). According to him, today’s job market values individuals with skills, experience, and adaptability more than just an educational background. For this reason, UNM continues to present a learning model that integrates technology, business, and real industry practice. UNM also offers various student competency development programmes designed to enhance work readiness from an early stage. One of its flagship programmes is the 3+1 Internship Experience Programme (IEP), which allows students to undergo three years of lectures and one year of professional internship at partner companies. Through this programme, students have the opportunity to gain direct work experience at more than 300 national and multinational companies. Besides enriching professional experience, this programme also helps students build industry networks, improve work skills, and expand career opportunities even before completing their studies. ‘We want students to have real experience before graduating. With direct involvement in the industrial world, students will be better prepared to face work challenges and have stronger competitiveness,’ added Maruloh. Not only focusing on academics, he revealed, UNM also encourages students to actively develop soft skills, communication abilities, leadership, innovation, and the utilisation of digital technology, which are primary needs in the era of digital transformation. ‘With an educational approach that combines technology, business, and industry experience, UNM is optimistic it can be the right choice for young people who want to continue higher education despite not yet passing the UTBK,’ he said. For prospective students seeking registration information or scholarship programmes, UNM opens the opportunity to join and grow together with the Digital Business Campus, which consistently encourages its students to ‘Turn Dreams into Achievements.’