Two UM Bandung Pharmacy Programmes Receive Excellent Accreditation
BANDUNG — Universitas Muhammadiyah (UM) Bandung has recorded another achievement in improving the quality of higher education. In early November 2026, two programmes in its Faculty of Pharmacy—the undergraduate Pharmacy programme and the Pharmacist Professional Education Programme (PSPPA)—received an Excellent accreditation rating from the Independent Accreditation Institute for Higher Education in Health (LAM-PTKes).
The achievement was formalised through LAM-PTKes Decree No. 0747/LAM-PTKes/Akr/Sar/X/2026 for the undergraduate Pharmacy programme. The Excellent accreditation for PSPPA was set out in Decree No. 0748/LAM-PTKes/Akr/Pro/X/2026.
The results further strengthen UM Bandung’s record in continuously improving the quality of education. Previously, in April 2026, its Biotechnology programme became the university’s first to receive an Excellent accreditation rating, from the Independent Accreditation Institute for Engineering (LAM Teknik).
Dwintha Lestari, dean of UM Bandung’s Faculty of Pharmacy, expressed gratitude and pride at the success of the two programmes. She said the achievement was the result of the commitment, hard work and collaboration of the entire academic community in building high-quality higher education.
“We are grateful for this very encouraging achievement. It is thanks to the tireless hard work of all of us to keep improving the quality of UM Bandung’s higher education services, particularly those of the Pharmacy programme and PSPPA,” Dwintha said in a statement on Tuesday (10 November 2026).
According to Dwintha, the Excellent rating recognises the quality of education provided and continually developed by the Faculty of Pharmacy. The achievement also shows that consistent efforts to improve standards can deliver results of which the university can be proud.
However, Dwintha stressed that the achievement was not the end of efforts to improve educational quality. Instead, it would motivate the academic community to continue strengthening teaching, academic services and the development of students’ competencies.
She said this commitment was important to ensure that education remained relevant to developments in science and the needs of the health sector.
Universities should therefore focus not only on accreditation results, but also on producing graduates able to make a tangible contribution to society.
Dwintha is also optimistic that the Excellent accreditation ratings will further strengthen public confidence in UM Bandung’s Pharmacy and PSPPA programmes.
The recognition is expected to be a positive consideration for prospective students and their parents when choosing a university committed to educational quality.
For prospective students, accreditation is an important indicator for assessing a study programme’s quality before making an educational choice.
Accreditation reflects an external assessment of whether quality standards have been met, and can therefore serve as a guide for the public in selecting programmes that suit their needs and future plans.
“Therefore, this Excellent accreditation is an important asset for us at UM Bandung as we continue to strengthen academic quality, educational services and the development of graduate competencies,” Dwintha said.
The growing number of programmes with Excellent accreditation also demonstrates UM Bandung’s commitment to building a culture of quality and improving the university’s competitiveness.
The Faculty of Pharmacy’s success is also expected to encourage other programmes to continue innovating and improving the quality of their education.
Since its establishment in 2016, UM Bandung has grown to comprise five faculties and 21 study programmes, alongside two master’s programmes and one pharmacist professional programme. It has also launched a Cosmetic Engineering programme.
By strengthening academic quality and developing its educational offerings, UM Bandung is committed to providing high-quality, relevant higher education that meets the needs of future generations.