SDG 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Universitas Pelita Harapan boasts a wide range of high-quality degree programs and courses in its education catalogue. From a total of 70 study programs in 2023/2024, ranging from bachelor’s degrees to vocational studies, there are a total of 1554 courses offered in UPH’s degree programs, of which 356 (23%) are related to SDGs. A full list of the aforementioned courses, as well as a description of what goal it supports, can be found here or the button below. The courses have aspects and topics of SDGs embedded into their curriculum, which is reviewed every 4 years to maintain its relevance in the global development.

Moreover, as a more detailed explanation, the sustainability courses outlined above reflects Universitas Pelita Harapan’s intentional effort to embed sustainability principles—environmental, social, and economic—across the academic curriculum. Collectively, these courses aim to cultivate sustainability-minded graduates who understand the interdependence between people, planet, and prosperity, and are equipped to drive positive change through knowledge, ethics, and practical action.

A summary of its learning outcomes can be elaborated as the following:

1. Knowledge and Understanding (Cognitive Dimension), where students gain comprehensive knowledge of sustainability concepts and frameworks, including environmental protection, climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, and social justice.

• They learn to connect sustainability issues to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to apply systems thinking in understanding complex global challenges.
• Many courses integrate interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from science, business, education, and technology to develop holistic perspectives on sustainable solutions.
• Learners also develop an understanding of policy, governance, and ethical implications of sustainability practices in both local and global contexts.

2. Values and Attitudes (Affective Dimension), where the curriculum nurtures a deep sense of environmental ethics and stewardship, encouraging students to care for creation and act responsibly toward society and the environment.

• Students cultivate personal and collective responsibility toward sustainability, grounded in UPH’s Christian worldview emphasizing creation care, compassion, and justice.
• The learning process encourages attitude transformation—from awareness to commitment—so students see sustainability not as an academic topic but as a moral and lifestyle choice.
• It fosters a mindset of leadership for sustainability, where integrity, empathy, and collaboration are central values.

3. Action and Application (Behavioral Dimension), where students are trained to translate sustainability knowledge into real-world action through project-based learning, community engagement, and applied research.

• Courses emphasize practical sustainability skills, such as waste management, energy conservation, sustainable design, and community-based problem-solving.
• Learners are equipped to develop and implement innovative sustainability strategies that balance environmental care, social equity, and economic viability.
• The programs cultivate change agents capable of influencing institutions and communities toward more sustainable practices.

Overall, the learning outcomes from UPH’s sustainability courses emphasize sustainability literacy, ethical stewardship, and transformative action. They empower students to become leaders who think critically, act responsibly, and serve faithfully in advancing sustainability within their professions and communities. By integrating sustainability into teaching, research, and service, UPH ensures that its graduates contribute to sustainable development and climate action—a direct embodiment of the university’s commitment to meaningful, holistic, and transformational education.