Based on the Guidelines for the Selection of New Student Admissions (SPMB) of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in 2020 and the Regulation of the Chancellor of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang number 04/UMM/IX/2021, the method of recruiting new students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in the Vocational and Undergraduate Education Program (S1) is through the Achievement Path. covering Academic Achievement and Interest Talent Achievement; Regular Track; Scholarship pathways which include the Orphan/Orphan Scholarship, the Tarjih Ulama Program Scholarship Path (PPUT), the Muhammadiyah School Alumni Scholarship Path, the Sibling Scholarship Pathway, and the Bidikmisi Scholarship/Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) from the Government; International Class Pathway; International Student Pathway and Transfer Path and Pathway Transfer.

While in the Masters and Doctoral Education Programs, the method of recruiting new students is through the Regular Path; Scholarship Pathway; Fast Track; The International Student Pathway and the Government, PT Muhammadiyah and Private Partnership Pathways.

In the Professional Program, the recruitment method and the new student selection system are carried out through the Regular Path which is carried out based on the provisions and determined by the Dean or Director.

The registration process for all prospective new students is carried out online through online.umm.ac.id which can be done from all parts of Indonesia and even internationally, by fulfilling the requirements and registration procedures which include ownership of a diploma according to education level, filling in personal data and other specified requirements. such as a residence permit in Indonesia for international students. More complete information about the recruitment method and selection system can be found at the link pmb.umm.ac.id.

The selection system for prospective new students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in the Vocational and Undergraduate Education Program (S1) is carried out through selection based on report cards and academic potential tests on the academic achievement path and selection of interest and talent achievements at the district/city, provincial, national and international levels. In the Regular and Scholarship Paths, in general, it is carried out through online computer-based test (CBT) selection which includes subject tests, academic potential tests (TPA) and psychological tests as well as adding report cards and other criteria set and approved by the Chancellor such as consideration of representation from various Indonesian territory.

The selection system for prospective new students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy is carried out through a computer-based test (CBT) which is carried out directly (offline) at Campus III of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang according to a set schedule. This is done to anticipate the occurrence of cheating and jockeying by prospective new students. The number of new students accepted is determined based on the meeting of the Rector and Dean leaders.

Whereas in the Masters and Doctoral Education Programs, the selection system for new student candidates at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang is carried out through written tests and interview tests as well as an assessment of the portfolio of prospective students, and other criteria determined and approved by the Postgraduate Director such as consideration of representation from various parts of Indonesia. During the pandemic, written tests are abolished according to government regulations that prohibit crowds.

The recruitment method and selection system for prospective new students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang is a series of activities throughout the year that must be coordinated by a unit that specifically handles new student admissions, namely the Technical Implementation Unit for New Student Admissions (UPT PMB) under the control of the Vice Chancellor I for Academic Affairs. UPT PMB is not the only unit that is directly responsible for the quantity and quality of SPMB results, but there are also other units that are directly or indirectly related to the new student selection process, such as the Question Team Unit which is responsible for the availability and quality of questions. Therefore, communication, coordination, and commitment are needed so that these units can synergize in carrying out SPMB activities so that they are able to attract and produce qualified new student candidates. The hope is that the quality of graduates will be better and UMM will be able to produce a young generation with the characters needed to build the Indonesian nation in the future.

Ka. UPT PMB