As part of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Summer Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held from 21 to 25 September 2026 in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, UAEU students spent the third and fourth days of the program discovering Yogyakarta beyond its role as a tourist destination, as a place to learn about heritage, culture, nature, and community. Centered on the theme “Bridging Culture and a Sustainable Future,” the program featured workshops on local wisdom, immersive community experiences in Pentingsari Tourism Village (covering batik, gamelan, and plowing), and studies on cultural preservation and disaster mitigation at Borobudur and Mount Merapi.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted students from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for the UAEU Summer Program 2026, held from September 21 to 25, 2026. The program was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. 

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) concluded PIONEER (Program for International Orientation and New-student Empowerment to Enhance Readiness) on Friday, 25 September 2026, with International Cultural Day as its final programme. The event brought together UGM international and local students to celebrate cultural diversity through performances, international cuisine, cultural booths, and cultural exchange activities.

What does it mean to become part of an international organization as a university student? Beyond joining a community, it is an opportunity to develop leadership, expand global perspectives, and contribute to meaningful change. These values were reflected in Youth Today x Join AIESEC (YTJA) 2026, organized by AIESEC in UGM as part of its annual membership recruitment.

Salam dari Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi!

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a courtesy visit from a delegation of the University of Tartu, Estonia, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. The visit marks a new milestone in the partnership between the two universities under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme.

A delegation from Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) visited Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday, 14 September 2026, to discuss the expansion of academic cooperation between the two institutions. The visit served as an opportunity for both universities to explore potential areas of collaboration and to strengthen institutional ties between Indonesia and Namibia. 

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed representatives from Boeing for a meeting to explore potential collaboration in education, research, and talent development on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at UGM Central Office.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Robert Gordon University (RGU) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the UGM Central Office. The MoU provides an umbrella for both universities to initiate academic cooperations and develop mutual areas of collaboration. 

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) of Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with EducationUSA Indonesia, hosted an information session titled “Graduate Study in USA” on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The session was open to the entire UGM civitas academica, including students, alumni, staff, and lecturers interested in pursuing postgraduate study in the United States. Participants received direct guidance from EducationUSA advisors, covering general information on higher education opportunities in the U.S., insights into studying at American universities, preparation for postgraduate study, an introduction to Education USA’s advising services, and information about the upcoming EducationUSA Fair Yogyakarta 2026.