The Master’s Program in English Education at Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) of North Sumatera has achieved a remarkable national milestone by securing 1st place among all State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri / PTKIN) in Indonesia based on SINTA publication performance. This achievement is based on the three-year SINTA Score, which places the program at the top position nationwide within the PTKIN category.
According to official data from the SINTA database, the Master’s Program in English Education UIN of North Sumatera earned a SINTA score of 3.780, significantly outperforming other similar programs at PTKIN institutions across Indonesia. The ranking reflects the productivity, consistency, and academic impact of lecturers’ and students’ scholarly publications in reputable national journals indexed by SINTA.
This accomplishment positions UIN of North Sumatera ahead of other leading PTKIN institutions, including UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, UIN Salatiga, and several other prominent State Islamic universities. The result confirms UIN of North Sumatera’s leadership in academic publication within the field of English Education at the national PTKIN level.
This achievement is the result of sustained hard work and collective commitment in maintaining academic quality and publication performance over the years. The Master’s Program in English Education UIN of North Sumatera has consistently implemented strategies to strengthen research productivity, encourage high-quality publications, and build a strong academic writing culture among lecturers and graduate students.
Rather than being a one-time accomplishment, the program views this ranking as the outcome of a long-term effort to maintain excellence, particularly through structured research mentoring, integration of publication-based learning, and continuous monitoring of academic outputs. These efforts have enabled the program not only to reach the top position among PTKIN institutions but also to defend and sustain its ranking amid increasing national competition.
Maslathif Dwi Purnomo, M.Hum., Ph.D., emphasized that maintaining the top rank requires discipline, consistency, and ongoing innovation.
“This achievement reflects our hard work in maintaining academic standards and publication performance. Reaching the first position is challenging, but maintaining it is even more demanding. Therefore, we are fully committed to continuing our efforts to defend this ranking and further strengthen our academic impact in the coming years,” he stated.
Looking ahead, the Master’s Program in English Education UIN of North Sumatera remains determined to maintain its leading position in the next evaluation period, while simultaneously aiming to improve the quality, relevance, and international reach of its scholarly publications. The program believes that continuous improvement, collaboration, and academic integrity will be key factors in sustaining its excellence in the years to come.
The Program Secretary, Reflina, M.Pd. also acknowledged the achievement and underlined the importance of teamwork and systematic academic management in maintaining publication quality.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of our lecturers, students, and academic staff. Consistent mentoring, internal quality assurance, and strong academic coordination have played an important role in supporting publication performance,” she explained.
The strong SINTA performance of the Master’s Program in English Education aligns with UIN of North Sumatera’s broader commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and international competitiveness. Over the past years, the program has actively encouraged students to publish their research findings, participate in academic forums, and engage in scholarly collaboration at both national and international levels.
This top national ranking among PTKIN institutions further strengthens the position of UIN of North Sumatera as a leading center for English Education within Islamic higher education in Indonesia. The program remains optimistic about advancing its academic impact, targeting higher-quality journals, and expanding its contribution to global academic discourse in the future.