Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to expand its international network by strengthening partnerships with international partners, including the Russian Federation. One such effort was realized through a courtesy visit to the UGM campus on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, who was accompanied by the Director of the Russian House in Jakarta, Nikita Shilikov, and their delegation. The visit marks a step toward deepening bilateral ties in higher education, research, and innovation.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) discussed opportunities to develop postgraduate education and academic collaboration during NUS’ visit to UGM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the UGM Central Office.

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.