FIKKIA NEWS – Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) 2026 Airlangga University The official inauguration ceremony for prospective Airlangga knights took place on Thursday (July 30, 2026) at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC). Several new students were also housed in the Multipurpose Sports Hall and the GKB Campus C.
New students will receive information about the university's learning system, academic culture, student rights and obligations, student services, and various activities that support personal development while studying at Airlangga University. The PKKMB also serves as a platform to instill the values of integrity, ethics, character, national spirit, and concern for the community and the environment.
Details of FIKKIA New Students from 4 Study Programs
UNAIR Vice Rector for Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni, Prof. Ir. Mochammad Amin Alamsjah, M.Si., Ph.D., stated that 9.411 new students from 16 different faculties were officially inaugurated. Among them are 294 Airlangga Knights who will study at Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FIKKIA) Airlangga University (UNAIR) Banyuwangi. With details of 57 students of the FIKKIA Aquaculture Study Program, 101 students of the FIKKIA Veterinary Medicine Study Program, 49 students of the FIKKIA Medicine Study Program, and 87 students of the FIKKIA Public Health Study Program.
"There are 294 new students in the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences," he said.
Excellent with Morality in Every Step
UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, SE, M.Si., M.Fin., said that being a new student demands greater responsibility, discipline, and independence. Prospective innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, and leaders must continue to strive because success depends on effort and the courage to seize various opportunities. UNAIR also strives to shape individuals with integrity, character, and care for others. The academic community must uphold excellent with morality for every action through the spirit of UNAIR HEBAT.
"Honesty, humility, and helping others are values we must always uphold. The knowledge we gain should not make us feel superior to others," he explained.
Furthermore, the university's consistently improving QS World rankings are an indicator of quality and contribution at both the national and global levels. The 276th world ranking is a testament to the achievements of consistency, hard work, and continuous improvement. The Chancellor also hopes that students will transform their knowledge into solutions that benefit others in the future.
The strength of the strong alumni network through IKA UNAIR will be beneficial in the future. Impactful alumni are also a testament to the perseverance, integrity, and spirit of the Airlangga Knights, who will become successful figures in the future. Finally, the Rector welcomed the Airlangga Knights as they embark on their journey as part of Universitas Airlangga.
Author: Azhar Burhanuddin
Editor: Avicenna C. Nisa