SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) is committed to promoting SDG 5: Gender Equality by fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. UPH actively works to eliminate gender-based discrimination and create equal opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of gender. The university offers programs and workshops focused on gender sensitivity, leadership development for women, and awareness about gender rights and equality. UPH also supports women’s participation in all areas, from academics to leadership roles, and encourages a culture of respect and empowerment. Through these initiatives, UPH aims to advance gender equality and contribute to a more just and balanced society.
Proportion of First-Generation Female Students
Student Access Measures
Proportion of Senior Female Academics
Proportion of Women Receiving Degrees
Women’s Progress Measures
Tracking Access Measures
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) consistently monitors gender representation among its applicants and students, as reflected in its female acceptance rates. In 2023, 67.9% of the 4,736 new students enrolled at UPH were female, which is a 5% increase from the previous intake year. This growth underscores UPH’s ongoing commitment to promoting gender equality in higher education. Beyond student admissions, UPH upholds equal opportunities for both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring that all hiring and admissions decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications. The university’s policies strictly prohibit discrimination, reaffirming its dedication to fairness and inclusivity across all areas of the institution.
Read More Here: Tracking Equality: UPH Strengthens Access and Opportunities for Women in Higher Education
Policy for Women Applications and Entry
Universitas Pelita Harapan Affirms Equal Opportunity Regardless of Gender in Admissions Policy
Universitas Pelita Harapan has codified a policy of non-discrimination in its student admissions process, ensuring access to higher education regardless of background. The policy is formally outlined in the university’s governing statutes, which guide its operational and academic principles.
According to Article 57 of the 2016 University Statute, the institution accepts new students from diverse backgrounds, including various regions, ethnicities, religions, races, genders, social positions, and economic capabilities. This principle ensures that enrollment is based on merit and potential, fostering an inclusive academic environment.
The statute further details provisions for prospective students with specific needs. The institution may accept students with special needs, contingent on the availability of appropriate facilities and infrastructure. Once enrolled, these students are entitled to receive specialized services to support their educational journey.
To address economic barriers, the university is mandated to seek out and provide financial aid. Article 58 stipulates that efforts must be made to secure scholarships for prospective students who demonstrate high potential but face economic hardship or limited access to quality education. This framework aims to provide equitable opportunities for all qualified candidates to pursue higher learning.
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Women’s Access Schemes
Universitas Pelita Harapan Affirms Equal Opportunity Regardless of Gender in Admissions Policy
Universitas Pelita Harapan has codified a policy of non-discrimination in its student admissions process, ensuring access to higher education regardless of background. The policy is formally outlined in the university’s governing statutes, which guide its operational and academic principles.
According to Article 57 of the 2016 University Statute, the institution accepts new students from diverse backgrounds, including various regions, ethnicities, religions, races, genders, social positions, and economic capabilities. This principle ensures that enrollment is based on merit and potential, fostering an inclusive academic environment.
The statute further details provisions for prospective students with specific needs. The institution may accept students with special needs, contingent on the availability of appropriate facilities and infrastructure. Once enrolled, these students are entitled to receive specialized services to support their educational journey.
To address economic barriers, the university is mandated to seek out and provide financial aid. Article 58 stipulates that efforts must be made to secure scholarships for prospective students who demonstrate high potential but face economic hardship or limited access to quality education. This framework aims to provide equitable opportunities for all qualified candidates to pursue higher learning.
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Universitas Pelita Harapan Woman Mentorship as Beacon of Female Empowerment
Female Students Lead Mentorship Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan
A significant majority of student mentors at Universitas Pelita Harapan this academic year are female, with women outnumbering men by more than two to one in a key program designed to support incoming freshmen. The trend highlights growing participation by female students in leadership and peer-support roles on campus.
The university’s annual mentoring program relies on second-year student volunteers—led by third-year “Chief Mentors”—to guide new students through their initial transition into higher education. This year, 223 mentors were selected, with official figures confirming 158 female and 65 male participants. Their primary role is to help freshmen acclimatize to the new environment by offering assistance with campus facilities, administrative processes, and the university’s academic culture.
Women’s Application in Underrepresented Subjects
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) demonstrates its strong commitment to empowering women, particularly in fields where they have been historically underrepresented. To support this goal, the university organizes various workshops and events designed to encourage and equip female students to take active roles in academia and research. One notable initiative was a collaborative event hosted by the Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Education, aimed at inspiring women’s interest in STEM disciplines. Through this program, female students were encouraged to conduct research on diverse STEM-related topics. The event was held in partnership with The University of Queensland and the International Association of Public Health Logisticians, reflecting UPH’s dedication to fostering global collaboration and advancing women’s participation in science and education.
Read More Here: Representation of Women in Underrepresented Subjects: UPH Encourages Future Female Scientists through National Research Proposal Competition
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Policy of Non-Discrimination Against Women
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring equal access to education for all individuals through its policies and institutional practices. This commitment extends beyond admissions to include both academic and non-academic processes, as outlined in the Circular Letter on an Inclusive and Anti-Discriminatory Campus Environment at Universitas Pelita Harapan.
The circular, which serves as a binding and enforceable university policy, explicitly emphasizes the importance of women’s inclusion and equal participation in all areas of campus life. It also clearly states that any form of discrimination, harassment, or exclusion based on gender is strictly prohibited. Individuals found to be in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary sanctions, as specified in Point (e) of the document. Through this policy, UPH demonstrates its steadfast dedication to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful academic environment, ensuring that women are given equal opportunities to learn, contribute, and excel within the university community.
Maternity Policy
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) upholds its commitment to gender equality and family-friendly workplace policies through the implementation of inclusive maternity and paternity leave regulations. These policies are formally outlined in the UPH Foundation Company Regulations 2023–2025 concerning Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave with Inclusive Pay. According to Article 22, female employees are entitled to three months of paid maternity leave—divided equally into one and a half months before and one and a half months after childbirth—ensuring sufficient time for maternal recovery and childcare. Meanwhile, Article 23 grants two days of paid paternity leave for male employees to accompany and support their spouses during childbirth.
Further reinforcement of these rights is found in the Circular Letter on Employee Rights at Universitas Pelita Harapan (No. 244A/R-UPH/VIII/2022), which reiterates and emphasizes the protection of both maternity and paternity entitlements, as stated in Point 4. These measures reflect UPH’s inclusive employment practices, ensuring that women are not disadvantaged in their professional growth and that both male and female employees have the opportunity to participate equally in family responsibilities. Through these comprehensive policies, UPH demonstrates its dedication to creating a supportive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for all members of its academic community.
Childcare Facilities for Students
Universitas Pelita Harapan has established a nursery room within its campus building to support recent mothers, enabling them to pursue their education and work without interruption. This facility provides a dedicated space where students can leave their children under professional care while they attend classes.
The on-campus childcare service is offered free of charge to all university students and staff. The nursery is managed by well-trained staff, equipped to ensure the well-being and safety of the children. The initiative aims to remove a significant barrier for student mothers, providing a practical solution that allows them to balance academic responsibilities with parental duties.
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Childcare Facilities for Staff and Faculty
Universitas Pelita Harapan has established a nursery room within its campus building to support recent mothers, enabling them to pursue their education and work without interruption. This facility provides a dedicated space where students can leave their children under professional care while they attend classes.
The on-campus childcare service is offered free of charge to all university students and staff. The nursery is managed by well-trained staff, equipped to ensure the well-being and safety of the children. The initiative aims to remove a significant barrier for student mothers, providing a practical solution that allows them to balance academic responsibilities with parental duties.
Read More Here: UPH Day Care
Women’s Mentoring Schemes
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) demonstrates a strong commitment to holistic leadership development and gender empowerment, cultivating future-ready leaders through a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework. Beginning with the Keystone program that builds self-mastery and character, followed by the Cornerstone Leadership Initiative that enhances teamwork and influence, UPH ensures that every student gains a solid foundation in values-based leadership. The journey advances through the Intermediate and Advanced Leadership Training programs, where participants deepen their strategic and relational competencies. Notably, UPH’s emphasis on inclusive participation and women’s leadership—as reflected in the strong female representation within the Intermediate Leadership Training—underscores the university’s dedication to empowering all students, promoting equality, and nurturing leaders who serve with excellence, integrity, and vision.
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Track Women’s Graduation Rate
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) maintains a strong commitment to ensuring academic excellence and equality for all students through systematic monitoring and evaluation. The university’s Registrar Office closely tracks student progress by recording key academic indicators such as dropout rates, GPA trends, semester grades, and graduation rates. This comprehensive monitoring process is applied equally to both male and female students, ensuring that no gender-based distinctions are made in the assessment of academic performance.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, UPH recorded a total of 2,749 female graduates out of 4,074 total graduates, representing 67.5% of the graduating cohort. This achievement highlights not only the strong presence of women in higher education at UPH but also the university’s commitment to maintaining transparent, inclusive, and non-discriminatory academic evaluation practices. By consistently tracking and supporting student performance, UPH reaffirms its dedication to fostering an equitable learning environment where all students can thrive and achieve their full academic potential.
Policies Protecting Those Reporting Discrimination
In its continued commitment to upholding an inclusive and safe academic environment, Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) has established a specialized task force dedicated to addressing issues of discrimination and violence. This body, known as the Satuan Tugas Pencegahan dan Penanganan Kekerasan Seksual (Satgas PPKS), operates under the authority of Rector Decree Number 121F/SKR-UPH/IX/2023. The task force is responsible for receiving, investigating, and resolving reports of discrimination, harassment, or violence within the university community.
To reinforce the protection and confidentiality of individuals who come forward, Rector Regulation Number 007 of 2023 further details the obligations of Satgas PPKS, particularly outlined in Article 10, which mandates the protection of both reporters and victims from any form of retaliation or intimidation. This framework ensures that all members of the UPH community can safely report incidents without fear of discrimination or reprisal. Through these comprehensive mechanisms, UPH demonstrates its zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and its ongoing commitment to nurturing a respectful, equitable, and inclusive campus environment.
Paternity Policy
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) upholds its commitment to gender equality and family-friendly workplace policies through the implementation of inclusive maternity and paternity leave regulations. These policies are formally outlined in the UPH Foundation Company Regulations 2023–2025 concerning Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave with Inclusive Pay. According to Article 22, female employees are entitled to three months of paid maternity leave—divided equally into one and a half months before and one and a half months after childbirth—ensuring sufficient time for maternal recovery and childcare. Meanwhile, Article 23 grants two days of paid paternity leave for male employees to accompany and support their spouses during childbirth.
Further reinforcement of these rights is found in the Circular Letter on Employee Rights at Universitas Pelita Harapan (No. 244A/R-UPH/VIII/2022), which reiterates and emphasizes the protection of both maternity and paternity entitlements, as stated in Point 4. These measures reflect UPH’s inclusive employment practices, ensuring that women are not disadvantaged in their professional growth and that both male and female employees have the opportunity to participate equally in family responsibilities. Through these comprehensive policies, UPH demonstrates its dedication to creating a supportive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for all members of its academic community.