Gadjah Mada University ( UGM )

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From the Rector

Change is inevitable. Universities are in unique position to deal with change; universities should present modeling leadership in flexibility and transformation. Universitas Gadjah Mada takes this responsibility seriously, not forgetting that the role of a university is to benefit the nation and humanity. Through research and education programs that are dedicated to generating new knowledge, the university is committed to serving the needs of the society.
Research is the foundation of all knowledge, both that which is taught and that which informs service, and as such, research is central to role of a world-class university. Universitas Gadjah Mada is dedicated to supporting research and teaching that can increase prosperity, security and human welfare. This commitment requires research that is relevant, faculty who are empowered, and administration that is efficient. These goals are not simple to achieve, and are never fully met. Instead, Universitas Gadjah Mada recognizes that this is an ongoing, continual process of improvement, one which requires an engagement with global networks, but which remains committed to uniquely Indonesian values. Strong administrative leadership is necessary to insure that faculties are able to generate knowledge that contributes to a sustainable society, and that citizens are able to access the equity in that knowledge. In the spirit of this commitment, it is vital that universities address pressing social issues such as poverty and social tension.

As the oldest and largest university in Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada is especially charged with the responsibility to generate scholars and vision for the nation, through global interconnections that retaining cultural authenticity and a passion for social change. Universities cannot simply pursue knowledge without a purpose, but rather must uphold and integrate the best social values of a society in the process, never losing sight of the fact that universities exist for people, rather than the reverse. Universitas Gadjah Mada invites the world community and global industry to join this project of integrating research with pursuit of a better social good. The global connections of an international university can only be fully maximized when there is strong internal cooperation from within the university. In this way, Universitas Gadjah Mada has to be able to cope with the change we know will come, and those that we cannot anticipate in advance.

Educational Program

According to Law no. 2 year 1989 about National Educational System; Governmental Regulation no. 60 year 1999 concerning Higher Education; Governmental Regulation no. 61 year 1999 on the subject of the Establishment of Tertiary Educational Institutions as Corporate Bodies, Governmental Regulation no. 153 year 2000 about the Establishing of Gadjah Mada University as National Corporation (BHMN); decree of the National Education Minister of Indonesian Republic, no. 232/u/2000 concerning the Orientation of the Composing of the Tertiary Educational Curriculum and the Student Evaluation and Gadjah Mada Rectorial Decree no. 80/P/SK/PD/2001 dated October 1st 2001 on the subject of the Orientation of the Tertiary Educational Curriculum Composition of Bachelor Program for study programs in Gadjah Mada university, it is declared that Gadjah Mada university is a tertiary educational institution that holds programs for academic education and professional education.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

The general objective of academic education is to prepare the students to become citizens who are faithful and pious to God, having the spirit of the Pancasila (the five basic principles of the Republic of Indonesia), possessing a high personal integrity, open and perceptive to changes and the development of science, technology, art, and the problems that the society is facing, especially the ones related with their field of mastery.

The academic programs that have been carried out by UGM comprise Undergraduate program and Postgraduate program.

Undergraduate Program is the first step of the academic program. It carries out 144-160 credits which is scheduled into no less than 8 semesters and can be completed in less than 8 semesters or at a maximum of 14 semesters after high school. This program can be covered in the form of regular program and multi entry program.

Postgraduate Program consists of Master s program and Doctorate program. Master s program is the second level of the academic program. It encloses 36 - 50 credits, scheduled for 4 semesters and can be covered in 4 - 10 semesters after undergoing the Undergraduate program. The Doctorate program is the third level of the academic program. It holds at least 40 credits, scheduled for 4 semesters and can be completed in 4 - 10 semesters after the Master's program.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

The general objective of Professional education is to prepare the students to be citizens who are faithful and pious to God, having the spirit of the Pancasila (the five basic principles of the Republic of Indonesia), possessing a high personal integrity, open and perceptive to changes and the development of science, technology, art, and the problems that the society is facing, especially the ones related with their field of mastery as well as possessing the ability to apply their knowledge to a certain field.

• Diploma III covers 110 - 120 credits, scheduled for 6 semesters, and can be completed in 6 - 10 semesters.
• Profession Educational Program holds 20 - 40 credits, scheduled for 2 - 6 semesters after the Undergraduate program. This program is held by the faculty of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, and Psychology.
• Specialist I program is attached with 36 - 50 credits, scheduled for 4 semesters, and can be covered in 4 - 10 semesters after the Undergraduate program. This program is held by the faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Law.

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