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Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is Indonesia's oldest and one of its most prestigious universities, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and strong research output across various disciplines. It is particularly strong in fields like Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Agriculture. For international students, UGM offers a vibrant and welcoming environment with a dedicated Office of International Affairs providing extensive support, including orientation, visa assistance, and cultural integration programs. The university hosts numerous international programs, including exchange programs, summer schools, and a growing number of English-taught degree programs, fostering a truly global academic experience. A distinctive characteristic is its deep-rooted commitment to national development and community service, often reflected in its research and student activities.
Background
Gadjah Mada University (Javanese: ꦈꦤꦶꦮ꦳ꦼꦂꦱꦶꦠꦱ꧀ꦒꦗꦃꦩꦢ; Indonesian: Universitas Gadjah Mada, abbreviated as UGM) is a public research university located in Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Officially founded on 19 December 1949, Universitas Gadjah Mada is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher education in the country, and has been credited as one of the best universities in Indonesia. In the 2027 QS World University Rankings, UGM is ranked 2nd in Indonesia and 206th in the world. During the period when native education was often restricted, the institution was the first to open its medicine to native Indonesians when it was founded in the 1940s under Dutch rule. Comprising 18 faculties and 24 research centers, UGM offers 68 undergraduate, 23 diplomas, 104 master's and specialist, 43 doctorates, and 4 clusters of post-doctoral study programs. The university has enrolled approximately 55,000 students, 1,187 foreign students, and has 2,500 faculty members. UGM maintains a campus of 882 acres (357 ha), with facilities that include a stadium and a fitness center...
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