UPI Ranked 1st Among the Most Popular State Universities in the 2026 National University Survey (SNBP)
Bandung, March 31, 2026 - The National Selection for New Student Admissions (Seleksi Nasional Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru / SNPMB), organized by the Education Assessment Management Agency (Balai Pengelolaan Pengujian Pendidikan / BPPP), officially announced the results of the Achievement-Based National Selection (Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Prestasi / SNBP) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This announcement marked a highly anticipated moment for hundreds of thousands of prospective students across Indonesia who participated in this merit-based selection process.
Prior to the official announcement, SNPMB held a press conference broadcast live through its official YouTube channel. During the session, various key insights regarding the implementation of SNBP 2026 were presented, including the total number of applicants, the most competitive study programs, and the list of public universities with the highest number of applicants nationwide.
In the presentation, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) achieved an outstanding milestone by securing the top position as the most sought-after academic public university in Indonesia. A total of 53,311 prospective students selected UPI as their preferred institution through the SNBP 2026 pathway. This achievement not only reinforces UPI’s standing as one of the leading higher education institutions in the country, but also reflects the exceptionally high level of public trust in the quality of education it offers.
UPI’s success in ranking first became a major highlight of this year’s SNBP announcement. Amid increasingly intense competition among public universities, UPI has emerged as a primary destination for high-achieving students from across the nation. This demonstrates that UPI excels not only in academic quality, but also possesses strong appeal in terms of reputation, educational innovation, and its tangible contributions to developing the nation’s future leaders.
Through an official post on Instagram, the Rector of UPI expressed the highest appreciation for this remarkable achievement. He emphasized that this success is the result of strong collaboration, consistent hard work, and the unwavering dedication of the entire academic community in advancing UPI into a more distinguished and globally competitive institution.
Furthermore, this accomplishment serves as clear evidence that UPI continues to grow as a university that is not only recognized nationally, but is also gaining increasing attention on the international stage. With a strong commitment to innovation and quality, UPI is determined to continuously enhance its standards in education, research, and community service.
This recognition as the most in-demand public university in SNBP 2026 is expected to serve as a significant momentum for UPI to keep progressing, expanding its positive impact, and strengthening its position as one of Indonesia’s leading universities. With the support of all stakeholders, UPI remains optimistic in its mission to produce outstanding graduates who are capable of competing globally and contributing meaningfully to national development.