UNNES's six colleges educate around 21,000 students, some studying for diplomas, some for bachelor's degrees and some for postgraduate qualifications.

Three petals of Lotus flower in red and white symbolize UNNES spirit in innovating to develop international university based on Pancasila, Indonesian Constitution, and Three Pillars of Higher Education.

Wings in golden yellow with eight pieces of feather symbolize the dynamic of the university based on eight values of characters conservation: inspiration, humane, compassion, innovation, creative, sportive, honesty, and justice.

The silhouette of Tugu Muda Monument in between the wings symbolizes the spirit of struggle and UNNES identity related to its location: Semarang.

The symbol shows that UNNES will grow and develop locally, nationally, and internationally without leaving out its social context.