The pentagonal shield symbolizes that the establishment of UNIKAL is based on the ideals contained in Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution; The golden yellow color symbolizes glory, leadership, nobility and greatness; The fan-shaped burning flame symbolizes the blazing spirit of the founders and the people of Pekalongan in establishing and developing UNIKAL gradually and continuously and making it a living monument; The pen-shaped torch handle symbolizes the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi activities carried out by UNIKAL to build civilization and enlighten the people and nation; The test tube symbolizes research, and the canting symbolizes devotion to the people of Pekalongan who have a traditional business of "batik making"; The wings that are spread with batik motifs symbolize the ideals of the founders and the people of Pekalongan to achieve a higher life without leaving behind the characteristics of the people of Pekalongan and the personality of the Indonesian nation; The open book symbolizes that UNIKAL is a center of science, technology and art; The ribbon that stretches with the words "UNIKAL" symbolizes that Pekalongan University is abbreviated as UNIKAL.