International students in Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) always have numerous opportunities to engage with local communities and immerse themselves in Indonesian culture. One of them is through a recent summer camp organized by private boarding high school SMA Pradita Dirgantara in Boyolali, Central Java, held from August 5-10, 2024.

Being able to use English in everyday life is an important skill to have in the modern era. Not only helping us gain more insight and knowledge, but English helps us to communicate with other people around the world.

On March 7th, 2024 Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the University of Dundee, Scotland officially signed the first Memorandum of Understanding and Articulation Agreement for the Double Degree Program at Master’s Level. The signing ceremony was held at UGM main building and was attended by distinguished guests and faculty members.

Professor Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D., the Rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), was among the keynote speakers at the Asian Universities Science and Technology Innovation Forum 2024 held in Hong Kong on January 27 and 28.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed esteemed delegates from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, for a promising discussion on potential collaborations between the two esteemed institutions. The meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Apt. Puji Astuti, S.Si., M.Sc., Director of Partnerships and Global Relations at UGM, aimed to explore avenues of collaboration across academic and research domains, fostering international partnerships and enriching academic experiences for students and faculty members alike.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – February 23, 2024 – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully commenced the International Student Orientation, marking the arrival of 96 scholars from across the globe. This diverse cohort comprises 6 degree students, 60 exchange programs student, and 30 individuals enrolled in language and other non-degree programs.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University (RU) has succesfully  execute the first joint initiative, “the Ritsumeikan University – Global Fieldwork Program (GFP) 2024”. The program, themed “Introduction to Indonesian Social and Cultural Studies,” aims to foster collaboration and offer an immersive cultural experience to RU students away from Japan.

On 24 November 2023, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Global Strategic Partnership was signed between UGM and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). Founded in 1952, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) is one of higher education institutions for aviation in China. Since its foundation, NUAA has developed into a high-level university characterized with aeronautics, astronautics, and civil aviation. Its multiple disciplines range from science and technology to management sciences, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

6 International students from 4 different countries in Universitas Gadjah Mada went to Banggai Kepulauan, Central Sulawesi on Saturday, August 5th 2023. This series of events is part of the UGM KKN International and is summarized in a program titled Summer Course: Travel with Experts.