Depok, Indonesia — The Independent Accreditation Body for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences (LAMSAMA) held an online socialization session for the newly developed Study Program Accreditation Instrument (IAPS) 3.0 on Friday, May 16, 2025. The event was part of the follow-up to the issuance of Ministerial Regulation No. 53 of 2023 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, which outlines updated quality assurance standards in higher education.
This session aimed to provide an initial understanding of the major changes in the accreditation instruments, specifically aligned with the latest regulation. It follows a broader preliminary session held on April 12, 2025.
The session was led by Prof. Dr. Iwan Sugihartono, M.Si., Acting Chair of the LAMSAMA Accreditation Council, and was attended by LAMSAMA assessors, representatives from MIPAnet, professional associations in the natural and formal sciences, and study programs within LAMSAMA’s purview.
“We hope this event becomes a platform for open discussion and helps broaden the perspectives of all stakeholders regarding the core substance and new direction presented in IAPS 3.0,” said Prof. Iwan in his opening remarks.
He also noted that the development of IAPS 3.0 referred to BAN-PT Regulation No. 04 of 2025 on standards for obtaining “Excellent” accreditation status for study programs under LAMSAMA. “This regulation forms the foundation for today’s session, and LAMSAMA’s newly designed instrument has already received the green light from BAN-PT for immediate implementation,” he added.
Prof. Dr. Iwan Sugihartono, M.Si. delivering his opening remarks.
A Comprehensive Overhaul of the Accreditation Framework
IAPS 3.0 replaces the previously used IAPS 1.0 and represents a significant revision based on the 2023 ministerial regulation. According to Dr. Dra. Melania Suweni Muntini, M.T., the instrument was developed through in-depth evaluations and benchmarking against both national and international standards.
“Although IAPS 2.0 was drafted, it was never implemented. IAPS 3.0, therefore, represents a complete overhaul—more concise yet more comprehensive in structure,” Dr. Melania explained.
The main presentation was delivered by Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng., Ph.D., who revealed that over the past three years, LAMSAMA had processed more than 400 study program accreditations, with 53% achieving “Excellent” status.
“IAPS 3.0 adopts a more integrative approach. It reduces the structure from nine criteria and 69 indicators to just six criteria and 35 indicators, including 17 essential conditions for achieving ‘Excellent’ status,” Prof. Roto elaborated. He added that one of the most notable changes is the shift from numerical scoring to a qualitative evaluation system: Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Poor.
LAMSAMA has also developed five supporting documents to streamline the accreditation process: the Academic Manuscript, Self-Evaluation Report (LED) Guidelines, Field Supplements, Assessment Matrix, and Evaluation Guidelines. The document submission system has been upgraded for greater efficiency and ease of use for assessors and validators.
“Study programs are no longer required to submit Excel-based forms. Instead, they only need to submit a narrative report with hyperlinks to supporting documents accessible online,” Prof. Roto noted.
In an effort to align with global quality standards, LAMSAMA is also submitting its International Standards and Guidelines (ISG) to the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
“We have prepared a comprehensive self-assessment to gain international recognition, ensuring that this accreditation instrument is not only valid nationally but also globally accepted,” said Dr. Melania.
Dr. Dra. Melania Suweni Muntini, M.T. (left) and Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng., Ph.D. (right) presenting the socialization material.
In closing remarks, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Drs. Ir. Mitra Djamal, IPU, ASEAN Eng., Executive Director of the LAMSAMA Board, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the development and dissemination of IAPS 3.0.
“Thank you to the entire team for your hard work. We hope IAPS 3.0 marks a significant step forward in improving the quality of higher education and benefits us all,” he stated.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Drs. Ir. Mitra Djamal, IPU, ASEAN Eng. delivering his closing remarks.
LAMSAMA plans a soft launch of IAPS 3.0 in early July 2025, followed by a formal joint launch with other Accreditation Bodies (LAM) and the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). Study programs interested in further consultation can utilize LAMSAMA’s Office Hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00–4:00 PM (WIB) by scheduling in advance.
