Published on
Sunday, 4 October 2026
ITS Campus, ITS News — The 134th Graduation Ceremony of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) , which began this Saturday (3/10), served as a moment to celebrate the academic achievements of graduates after completing their studies. At this graduation, the title of best graduates with the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for the undergraduate (S1) and applied undergraduate (D4) levels was successfully achieved by Andhika Fathurrohman and Anggita Maharani.
Andhika Fathurrohman, a graduate of the ITS Chemical Engineering Department , achieved a GPA of 3.98 and completed his studies on time for four semesters at the age of 22. He was declared the best graduate at the undergraduate level as well as the best graduate for the Smart Indonesia Card-College (KIP-K) scholarship recipient.
This achievement is a source of pride for him, as he has achieved his long-cherished dream of graduating with a degree in a field he has always loved. “I enjoy mathematics and chemistry. In the future, I want to continue my studies and become a lecturer and researcher,” said the graduate from Purwokerto, who graduated on the first day of the ceremony, Saturday (October 3).
Her love of mathematics and chemistry grew in high school. She further developed this interest through various academic activities and organizations during her time at university, including joining the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) and the Society of Renewable Energy.
His perseverance in chemistry has also led Andhika to numerous achievements. Since 2023, he has consistently participated in chemistry competitions, winning a gold medal in Chemistry at the 2026 National Olympiad for Higher Education Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ONMIPA-PT), becoming the Absolute Winner. He also won second place in the 2025 ITS Outstanding Student Selection (Pilmapres) and first place in the ASEAN International Student Competition (AISC) Paper international essay competition.
Andhika Fathurrohman, the recipient of the best undergraduate graduate title and the best KIP-K scholarship recipient at the 134th ITS Graduation CeremonyDespite his numerous achievements, Andhika’s journey as a student has also been marked by struggles to meet his educational needs. As a recipient of the KIP-K scholarship, he strives to make the most of his opportunity to obtain higher education. In addition to his academic and organizational activities, Andhika works as a chemistry olympiad tutor for ITS students and new students. “I feel proud because it wasn’t easy studying at ITS while working, and now I’ve managed to not waste this opportunity to study with free tuition,” he said gratefully.
Meanwhile, Anggita Maharani became the best graduate of the Applied Bachelor’s degree from the ITS Business Statistics Study Program with a GPA of 3.88. During her studies, the graduate from Blitar was also active in the ITS Archery Student Activity Unit (UKM) and the ITS Data Statistics Student Association (Himadata), and was trusted to serve as a teaching assistant for several courses.
At the national level competition, Anggita Maharani, the best applied bachelor graduate of the 134th ITS Graduation, won 2nd Place in the 2025 Statistical Analysis Week.Her academic experience has also yielded achievements, including Best Analysis at the 2023 OLS Statistics Olympiad at Makassar State University (UNM), 3rd Place in the 2024 OLIVIA Scientific Paper at Hasanuddin University (Unhas), and 2nd Place in the 2025 Statistical Analysis Week at Mulawarman University. She also received funding from the 2024 ITS Youth Technopreneurship and the 2025 HETI Young Technopreneurship with her team.
Anggita’s analytical skills were then applied in her final project, where she was part of a research team that examined food security from various perspectives. In the research, Anggita focused on modeling rice production from a weather risk perspective, while other members of the team examined the economic, social, and distribution aspects of the food supply chain. The research also received a 2025 Bank Indonesia Research Grant. “All the processes and challenges during my studies were crucial in leading me to become the best graduate,” she said proudly.
Concluding her studies, Anggita advised students to utilize their time at university to continue learning and experimenting. “Take your studies seriously and don’t be afraid to try new things, because every experience can be a valuable asset after graduation,” said Anggita, who will graduate on Sunday (October 25th).
The achievements of these two graduates demonstrate how higher education can provide a platform for developing competencies while simultaneously providing opportunities for contributing to society. This aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly point 4 on Quality Education. (ITS Public Relations)
