What academic term is relevant at Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University?

Semester Ganjil 2026/2027 runs from August 14, 2026 through January 31, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University student guide?

The guide includes 9 approved campus terms and 10 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 9 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic UniversityStudent Guide

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University in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Semester Ganjil 2026/2027

The semester, explained for Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Semester Ganjil 2026/2027
Campus terms: 9
Local details: 10

Academic calendar

Semester Ganjil 2026/2027 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Aug 14Jan 31, 2027
Semester Ganjil 2026/2027Relevant now
Jan 23Jul 31, 2027
Semester Genap 2026/2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

B

BEM: Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa; the Student Executive Board acting as the primary student government body.

D

DPM: Dewan Perwakilan Mahasiswa; the Student Representative Council responsible for legislative functions and oversight.

K

Kantin: The general term for the on-campus food court area where students eat between classes.
Kating: Short for 'Kakak Tingkat', referring to senior students or upperclassmen.
Komti: Short for 'Komisaris Tingkat', the student elected as the class leader or representative for a specific batch/subject.

M

Maba: Short for 'Mahasiswa Baru', referring to first-year/freshman students.
MAPALA: Mahasiswa Pencinta Alam; the university's official organization for outdoor activities and environmental conservation.

U

UKM: Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa; a collective term for various student activity units or clubs ranging from arts to sports.

W

Warung Sekitar: Commonly used term for the various small local food stalls located just outside the campus gates.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details

Gedung Rektorat: The administrative building housing the Rector's office and central management.
kafeteria_handil_bakti: Kafeteria Handil Bakti
Kampus Adhiyaksa: The original campus location situated on Jl. Adhiyaksa in Banjarmasin.
Kampus Banjarbaru: The branch campus location situated in the city of Banjarbaru.
Kampus Handil Bakti: The main/newest campus site located in the Barito Kuala region.
KHS: Kartu Hasil Studi; the transcript/grade report issued at the end of every semester via SIAKAD.
KKN: Kuliah Kerja Nyata; a mandatory community service program where students are deployed to local villages.
KRS: Kartu Rencana Studi; the digital study plan card where students select their courses for the upcoming semester.
PKKMB: Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru; the mandatory official orientation period for new students.
SIAKAD: Sistem Informasi Akademik; the web portal used by students to check grades, schedules, and academic records.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Semester Ganjil 2026/2027 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 9 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Banjarmasin for Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University Students

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Timezone

Asia/Makassar

City Transportation

Public Transit

BRT Banjarbakula, angkot minibuses, river transport

Nearest Airports

Syamsudin Noor International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), bordering tropical rainforest

Avg Annual Temp

78.8°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Handil Bakti Surface Lot

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Main parking area for the new 7-story campus building; primarily used for motorcycles.

Campus News

Latest updates from Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University

UNISKA MAB Officially Launches Faculty of Medicine After Decades of Planning

UNISKA MAB has received official permission from the Ministry of Higher Education to open its Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK). The first cohort of 50 students is currently being recruited.

Oct 10, 2026

Classes Moved Online as Forest Fires (Karhutla) Surround Handil Bakti Campus

Due to thick smoke and approaching flames from nearby peatland fires, UNISKA has extended online learning (PJJ) for the Handil Bakti campus for one week to protect student and staff health.

Oct 11, 2026

UNISKA MAB Swears in New Structural Leaders for Medical Faculty

Rektor Prof. Mohammad Zainul inaugurated the new structural leadership of the Faculty of Medicine (FKIK) following the official issuance of the university's operating license for the medical program.

Oct 10, 2026

Campus Alert: On-campus activities at Handil Bakti are suspended due to hazardous air quality from forest fires. All lectures are conducted online via PJJ through October 18, 2026.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University

First Batch Admissions Deadline: Faculty of Medicine (FKIK)

October 15, 2026

UNISKA MAB Admissions Portal

Deadline for the first-ever intake of students for the newly established Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, limited to 50 students.

RECEPTOR 2026: 1st Pharmacy UNISKA International Conference International Essay Competition

October 20, 2026

Online / UNISKA MAB Banjarmasin

An international essay competition with the theme 'Youth Innovation for Sustainable Development' for high school and university students, concluding its final phase in October.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjary Kalimantan Islamic University

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Room types: Shared rooms for 2-4 students

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