Universitas Gadjah Mada
Yogyakarta, Indonesia • Founded 1949 • World Rank #650
Overview
Established in 1949, the Universitas Gadjah Mada (Gadjah Mada University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sleman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yogyakarta Sr. This institution also has a branch campus in Jakarta.
Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is a very large-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study.
This 74-year-old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Indonesian higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UGM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universitas Gadjah Mada's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.
Academic Details
Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Universitas Gadjah Mada's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.
Academic Structures
Below: how Universitas Gadjah Mada organises its faculties and constituent units. Distance learning programmes often sit in a separate division from on-campus teaching, with different administration.
Unit 18 items
- Faculty of Agricultural Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Animal Science
- Faculty of Biology
- Faculty of Cultural Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Forestry
- Faculty of Geography
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Psychology
- Faculty of Social Political Science
- Faculty of Veterinary
Programs Offered
The programmes available at Universitas Gadjah Mada are organised by level. Most institutions cluster intake decisions by faculty, so application timelines often run in waves through the year.
Bachelor's Degree
93 programmes
Universitas Gadjah Mada delivers 93 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Pariwisata Hospitality Management
Pembangunan Ekonomi Kewilayahan Economics
Pembangunan Sosial dan Kesejahteraan Social Work
Pembangunan Wilayah Urban Planning
Pengelolaan Arsip dan Rekaman Informasi Library Science
Pengelolaan Hutan Education & Teaching
Pengembangan Produk Agroindustri Agribusiness
Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pertanian Agribusiness
Perbankan Finance, Banking & Insurance
Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota Urban Planning
Politik dan Pemerintahan Politics & International Relations
Proteksi Tanaman Horticulture and Crop Science
Psikologi Psychology
Sastra Arab Linguistics & Language Studies
Sastra Inggris English Language Studies
Sejarah History
Sistem Informasi Geografis Information Systems & Technology
Sosiologi Sociology
Statistika Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Teknik Biomedis Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Teknik Elektro Electrical Engineering
Teknik Fisika Engineering Physics
Teknik Geodesi Geographical Information Systems
Teknik Geologi Earth Sciences & Geology
Teknik Industri Industrial & Systems Engineering
Teknik Infrastruktur Lingkungan General Engineering
Teknik Kimia Chemical Engineering
Teknik Mesin Mechanical Engineering
Teknik Nuklir Nuclear Engineering
Teknik Pengelolaan dan Pemeliharaan Infrastruktur Sipil General Engineering
Teknik Pengelolaan dan Perawatan Alat Berat General Engineering
Teknik Pertanian Engineering & Technology
Teknik Sipil Civil Engineering & Construction
Teknik Sumber Daya Air General Engineering
Teknologi Hasil Perikanan Food Science
Teknologi Industri Pertanian Food Science
Teknologi Informasi Information Systems & Technology
Teknologi Pangan dan Hasil Pertanian Food Science
Teknologi Rekayasa Elektro Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Rekayasa Instrumentasi dan Kontrol Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Rekayasa Internet Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Rekayasa Mesin Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Rekayasa Pelaksanaan Bangunan Sipil Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak Engineering & Technology
Teknologi Survei dan Pemetaan Dasar Geographical Information Systems
Teknologi Veteriner Veterinary Medicine
Agronomi Horticulture and Crop Science
Akuakultur Marine Science
Akuntansi Accounting
Akuntansi Sektor Publik Accounting
Antropologi Budaya Social & Cultural Studies
Arkeologi Archaeology
Arsitektur Architecture
Bahasa dan Kebudayaan Jepang Japanese
Bahasa dan Kebudayaan Korea Korean
Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Literature
Bahasa dan Sastra Prancis Literature
Bahasa Inggris English Language Studies
Bahasa Jepang untuk Komunikasi Bisnis dan Profesional Communication Studies
Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa Literature
Biologi Biological Sciences
Bisnis Perjalanan Wisata Hospitality Management
Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis Agribusiness
Elektronika dan Instrumentasi Electronics
Farmasi Pharmacy
Filsafat Philosophy & Ethics
Fisika Physics & Astronomy
Geofisika Earth Sciences & Geology
Geografi Lingkungan Geography
Gizi Nutrition & Dietetics
Higiene Gigi Dentistry
Hukum Law
Ilmu Aktuaria Actuarial Science
Ilmu dan Industri Peternakan Animal Science
Ilmu Ekonomi Economics
Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Politics & International Relations
Ilmu Keperawatan Nursing
Ilmu Komputer Computer Sciences
Ilmu Komunikasi Communication Studies
Ilmu Tanah Soil Science
Kartografi dan Penginderaan Jauh Geography
Kedokteran Medicine
Kedokteran Gigi Dentistry
Kedokteran Hewan Veterinary Medicine
Kehutanan Forestry & Natural Resources
Kimia Chemistry
Manajemen Management & Leadership
Manajemen dan Kebijakan Publik Public Policy
Manajemen dan Penilaian Properti Management & Leadership
Manajemen Informasi Kesehatan Healthcare Administration
Manajemen Sumberdaya Akuatik Marine Science
Matematika Mathematics
Mikrobiologi Pertanian Agriculture
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Master's Degree
99 programmes
Universitas Gadjah Mada provides 99 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Magister Agama dan Lintas Budaya Religious Studies
Magister Agronomi Horticulture and Crop Science
Magister Akuntansi Accounting
Magister Antropologi Social & Cultural Studies
Magister Arkeologi Archaeology
Magister Arsitektur Architecture
Magister Bioetika Medicine
Magister Biologi Biological Sciences
Magister Bioteknologi Biotechnology
Magister Ekonomi Pertanian Agribusiness
Magister Ekonomika Pembangunan Economics
Magister Elektronika dan Instrumentasi Electronics
Magister Farmasi Klinik Pharmacy
Magister Filsafat Philosophy & Ethics
Magister Fisika Physics & Astronomy
Magister Fitopatologi Horticulture and Crop Science
Magister Geografi Geography
Magister Hukum Bisnis dan Kenegaraan Law
Magister Hukum Kesehatan Health Sciences
Magister Hukum Litigasi Law
Magister Ilmu Administrasi Publik Public Administration
Magister Ilmu Biomedik Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Magister Ilmu dan Teknologi Pangan Food Science
Magister Ilmu Farmasi Pharmacy
Magister Ilmu Hama Tanaman Horticulture and Crop Science
Magister Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Politics & International Relations
Magister Ilmu Hukum Law
Magister Ilmu Hukum (Kampus Jakarta) Law
Magister Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Dentistry
Magister Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Klinis Dentistry
Magister Ilmu Kedokteran Klinis Medicine
Magister Ilmu Kedokteran Tropis Medicine
Magister Ilmu Kehutanan Forestry & Natural Resources
Magister Ilmu Komputer Computer Sciences
Magister Ilmu Komunikasi Communication Studies
Magister Ilmu Lingkungan Environmental Sciences
Magister Ilmu Pendidikan Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Medicine
Magister Ilmu Perikanan Marine Science
Magister Ilmu Peternakan Animal Science
Magister Ilmu Tanah Soil Science
Magister Kajian Budaya dan Media Area Studies
Magister Kajian Budaya Timur Tengah Middle Eastern Studies
Magister Kajian Pariwisata Hospitality Management
Magister Kebidanan Midwifery
Magister Kebijakan dan Manajemen Kesehatan Health Sciences
Magister Kecerdasan Artifisial AI & Machine Learning
Magister Kenotariatan Performing Arts
Magister Kepemimpinan dan Inovasi Kebijakan Public Administration
Magister Kependudukan Social & Cultural Studies
Magister Keperawatan Nursing
Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat Public Health
Magister Ketahanan Nasional Military Science
Magister Kimia Chemistry
Magister Linguistik Linguistics & Language Studies
Magister Manajemen Management & Leadership
Magister Manajemen (Kampus Jakarta) Management & Leadership
Magister Manajemen Agribisnis Agribusiness
Magister Manajemen Bencana Management & Leadership
Magister Manajemen dan Kebijakan Publik Public Policy
Magister Manajemen Farmasi Pharmacy
Magister Manajemen Pendidikan Tinggi Educational Leadership
Magister Matematika Mathematics
Magister Pembangunan Sosial dan Kesejahteraan Social Work
Magister Pemuliaan Tanaman Horticulture and Crop Science
Magister Penginderaan Jauh Geography
Magister Pengkajian Amerika American & Australasian Studies
Magister Pengkajian Seni Pertunjukan dan Seni Rupa Visual Arts
Magister Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pembangunan Communication Studies
Magister Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota Urban Planning
Magister Politik dan Pemerintahan Politics & International Relations
Magister Psikologi Psychology
Magister Psikologi Profesi Psychology
Magister Rancang Kota Urban Planning
Magister Sains Akuntansi Accounting
Magister Sains Ilmu Ekonomi Economics
Magister Sains Manajemen Management & Leadership
Magister Sains Veteriner Veterinary Medicine
Magister Sastra Literature
Magister Sejarah History
Magister Sistem dan Teknik Transportasi Transportation Engineering
Magister Sosiologi Sociology
Magister Teknik Biomedis Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Magister Teknik Elektro Electrical Engineering
Magister Teknik Fisika Engineering Physics
Magister Teknik Geologi Earth Sciences & Geology
Magister Teknik Geomatika Geographical Information Systems
Magister Teknik Industri Industrial & Systems Engineering
Magister Teknik Kimia Chemical Engineering
Magister Teknik Mesin Mechanical Engineering
Magister Teknik Pengelolaan Bencana Alam General Engineering
Magister Teknik Pengendalian Pencemaran Industrial General Engineering
Magister Teknik Pertanian Engineering & Technology
Magister Teknik Sipil Civil Engineering & Construction
Magister Teknik Sistem General Engineering
Magister Teknologi Hasil Perkebunan Food Science
Magister Teknologi Industri Pertanian Food Science
Magister Teknologi informasi Information Systems & Technology
Magister Terapan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja Public Health
Magister Terapan Pengembangan Atraksi Wisata Tourism & Leisure
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Doctorate
52 programmes
There are 52 programmes to choose from at Universitas Gadjah Mada for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Doktor Ilmu Administrasi Publik Public Administration
Doktor Antropologi Social & Cultural Studies
Doktor Arsitektur Architecture
Doktor Biologi Biological Sciences
Doktor Bioteknologi Biotechnology
Doktor Filsafat Philosophy & Ethics
Doktor Fisika Physics & Astronomy
Doktor Ilmu Akuntansi Accounting
Doktor Ilmu Ekonomi Economics
Doktor Ilmu Farmasi Pharmacy
Doktor Ilmu Geografi Geography
Doktor Ilmu Hukum Law
Doktor Ilmu Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Medicine
Doktor Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Dentistry
Doktor Ilmu Kehutanan Forestry & Natural Resources
Doktor Ilmu Ketahanan Nasional Military Science
Doktor Ilmu Komputer Computer Sciences
Doktor Ilmu Komunikasi Communication Studies
Doktor Ilmu Lingkungan Environmental Sciences
Doktor Ilmu Manajemen Management & Leadership
Doktor Ilmu Pangan Food Science
Doktor Ilmu Pertanian Agriculture
Doktor Ilmu Peternakan Animal Science
Doktor Ilmu Politik Politics & International Relations
Doktor Ilmu Psikologi Psychology
Doktor Ilmu Teknik Pertanian Engineering & Technology
Doktor Ilmu-Ilmu Humaniora
Doktor Inter-Religious Studies Religious Studies
Doktor Kajian Budaya dan Media Area Studies
Doktor Kajian Pariwisata Hospitality Management
Doktor Kepemimpinan dan Inovasi Kebijakan Public Administration
Doktor Kependudukan Social & Cultural Studies
Doktor Kimia Chemistry
Doktor Manajemen dan Kebijakan Publik Public Policy
Doktor Matematika Mathematics
Doktor Pembangunan Sosial Dan Kesejahteraan Social Work
Doktor Pengkajian Amerika American & Australasian Studies
Doktor Pengkajian Seni Pertunjukan dan Seni Rupa Visual Arts
Doktor Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pembangunan Communication Studies
Doktor Perekonomian Islam dan Industri Halal Economics
Doktor Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota Urban Planning
Doktor Sains Veteriner Veterinary Medicine
Doktor Sosiologi Sociology
Doktor Teknik Elektro Electrical Engineering
Doktor Teknik Geologi Earth Sciences & Geology
Doktor Teknik Geomatika Geographical Information Systems
Doktor Teknik Industri Industrial & Systems Engineering
Doktor Teknik Kimia Chemical Engineering
Doktor Teknik Mesin Mechanical Engineering
Doktor Teknik Sipil Civil Engineering & Construction
Doktor Teknologi Industri Pertanian Food Science
Ilmu Perikanan dan kelautan Tropis Marine Science
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
45 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, Universitas Gadjah Mada runs 45 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
Patologi Anatomik Medicine
Patologi Klinik Medicine
Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis Bedah Plastik Rekonstruksi Dan Estetik Medicine
Pendidikan Profesi Arsitek Education & Teaching
Pendidikan Profesi Dokter Hewan Veterinary Medicine
Pendidikan Profesi Psikologi Psychology
Penyakit Dalam Medicine
Penyakit Mulut Dentistry
Periodonsia Dentistry
Profesi Akuntan Accounting
Profesi Apoteker Pharmacy
Profesi Dietisien Nutrition & Dietetics
Profesi Dokter Medicine
Profesi Dokter Hewan Veterinary Medicine
Profesi Insinyur Kehutanan Forestry & Natural Resources
Profesi Insinyur Peternakan Animal Science
Profesi Kurator Keanekaragaman Hayati Biological Sciences
Profesi Ners Nursing
Program Profesi Dokter Gigi Dentistry
Program Profesi Insinyur General Engineering
Prostodonsia Dentistry
Radiologi Medicine
Radiologi Kedokteran Gigi Dentistry
Urologi Medicine
Anestesiologi dan Terapi Intensif Medicine
Bedah Anak Medicine
Bedah Mulut dan Maksilofasial Dentistry
Bedah Saraf Medicine
Bedah Toraks, Kardiak dan Vaskular Medicine
Dermatologi Venereologi dan Estetika Medicine
Ilmu Bedah Medicine
Ilmu Kedokteran Forensik dan Medikolegal Medicine
Ilmu Kesehatan Anak Medicine
Ilmu Kesehatan Mata Medicine
Ilmu Kesehatan Telinga Hidung Tenggorok, Bedah Kepala dan Leher Medicine
Jantung dan Pembuluh Darah Medicine
Kedokteran Gigi Anak Dentistry
Kedokteran Jiwa Medicine
Kedokteran Keluarga Layanan Primer Medicine
Konservasi Gigi Dentistry
Mikrobiologi Klinik Medicine
Neurologi Medicine
Obstetri Dan Ginekologi Medicine
Orthopaedi dan Traumatologi Medicine
Ortodonsia Dentistry
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universitas Gadjah Mada
Five steps that capture how most applications to Universitas Gadjah Mada flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.
- 1 Research programmes at Universitas Gadjah Mada
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Universitas Gadjah Mada offers 289 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Each programme at Universitas Gadjah Mada has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Lodge your application
Apply directly via Universitas Gadjah Mada's online portal at ugm.ac.id. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +62 (274) 588 688. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universitas Gadjah Mada
The questions below summarise Universitas Gadjah Mada's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.
When was Universitas Gadjah Mada founded?
Universitas Gadjah Mada was established in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
What city is Universitas Gadjah Mada in?
Universitas Gadjah Mada operates from Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Is Universitas Gadjah Mada a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is Universitas Gadjah Mada's student body?
Universitas Gadjah Mada serves approximately 35,000-39,999 students.
Where does Universitas Gadjah Mada stand in university rankings?
Universitas Gadjah Mada holds rank #650 globally and #2 in Indonesia.
How many faculties does Universitas Gadjah Mada have?
Universitas Gadjah Mada has 18 academic units.
Who recognises Universitas Gadjah Mada?
Universitas Gadjah Mada is accredited by Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia.
What is Universitas Gadjah Mada's official website?
Universitas Gadjah Mada's official website is ugm.ac.id.
Members of Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study Medicine
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