MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA – Madrasah Mu’allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta has once again marked a notable academic achievement, with five of its students gaining admission to universities abroad in 2026.
The students are Ratna Nadia Hanifah, Fella FIkri Attaqi, Sofia Medina Putri Azalea, Ozora Shemata Shizen, and Zahratu Syifa Asyita Arisda. They secured placements across a range of disciplines and countries. Their acceptance highlights the growing presence of Indonesian students in global higher education.
Dwi Setiyawan, the international program teacher at the school, said the accomplishment reflects a long and structured preparation process. From earlier academic stages, students received continuous guidance. However, the support became more focused and intensive during their final year. “In the final phase, students are guided to pursue their target universities with more structured and strategic preparation,” he said on Tuesday (14/4).
Out of roughly 30 students, 11 demonstrated a strong commitment to studying abroad. Consequently, the school provided them with intensive mentoring to navigate the rigorous selection processes required by international universities.
Building Global Competence through Structured Guidance
Unik Rasyidah, director of Madrasah Mu’allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, praised the students’ achievements and underscored the institution’s broader mission. According to her, the school’s role extends beyond delivering strong academic instruction.
It also focuses on strengthening foreign language proficiency, offering tailored academic counseling based on students’ interests, and building partnerships with international institutions. As a result, students are better equipped to compete on a global stage.
“This success is expected to produce graduates who meet global standards while remaining grounded in faith and spirituality,” she said.
The students received offers from several prominent institutions:
- Fella Fikri Attaqi: Accounting and Finance – Griffith College Ireland; Bachelor of Commerce – Edith Cowan University, Australia; Bachelor of Commerce – The University of Western Australia.
- Ozora Shemata Shizen: International Relations – Vistula University, Poland.
- Ratna Nadia Hanifah: Studies in Social Science; Studies in Humanities; Co-op Psychology & Health Studies – University of Toronto, Canada; Faculty of Arts – The University of British Columbia, Canada; Bachelor of Criminal Justice – University of Canterbury, New Zealand; LLB (Hons) in Law – Griffith College Ireland; Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice – Griffith University, Australia.
- Sofia Medina Putri Azalea: Applied Data Science Advanced – Monash University, Australia.
- Zahratu Syifa Asyita Arisda: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies – Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
Taken together, these achievements underscore the school’s commitment to nurturing progressive female leaders who can compete internationally. At the same time, the institution continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining strong Islamic values.
