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Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was established on December 19, 1949, as a state and national University. Considered one of the oldest universities in Indonesia, it serves as a pillar of educational awakening in Indonesia and purports to be a defender and disseminator of Pancasila. UGM headquarters is located in the Bulaksumur Campus, Yogyakarta. UGM has 18 faculties, a vocational school, and a graduate school, offering more than 251 courses. UGM's mission is inspired by the spirit of Tri Dharma of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi), comprised of Teaching, Research, and Community Services. More than 56,000 students, both domestic and international, are studying at UGM in a myriad of vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs. At the University, students are provided with a vast array of opportunities to develop creativity and innovation in their realms through the support of modern infrastructure and information technology. As a research university, UGM has been paying great attention to research activities by motivating faculty members and students to conduct and publish their research. Furthermore, this effort is invigorated through developing 25 study centers on diverse scientific fields. Citizenship commitment is manifested in community services and community empowerment activities, one of which assigns students to a rural internship program in all regions of Indonesia. In implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, UGM is equipped with sheer resources of 3,608 faculty members and 4,324 employees who are strongly committed to making UGM the best University and the salient educational reference in Indonesia. To assure the smooth flows of academic and non-academic activities, UGM develops and manages physical infrastructure in the campus environment predicated on the principle of "duopolies." This principle is elaborated on in the Campus Development Master Plan, which mandates an environment conducive to the learning process and responsive to ecological issues in multidisciplinary collaborations. The Vision of UGM: To be a pioneer world-class national University, excellent and innovative, to serve the nation and humanity based on national cultural values and the national Ideology, Pancasila. The Mission of UGM: To carry out education, research, and community service as well as preservation and development of knowledge that is excellent and useful for society. The UGM Central building called the Balairung UGM was the first modern building in Indonesia. The building was inaugurated by the first President, Soekarno, On December 19, 1959. It has the indische style with massive pillars and concrete round poles. Its grandeur reminds us of the greatness of Majapahit led by duke "Gadjah Mada". Gadjah Mada is an Indonesian public ivy league research university located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, founded on December 19, 1949. UGM is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Indonesia. Located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the 360-acre university comprises 18 faculties, 68 undergraduate study programs, 23 diploma study programs, 104 master and specialist study programs, and 43 Doctorate study programs. It has approximately 55,000 students, 1,187 international students, and 2,500 faculty members currently. Universitas Gadjah Mada has been considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in Indonesia. UGM is implementing a Teutopolis area, a step taken by universities in creating a conducive environment for the continuity of the learning process. These efforts are pursued in the context of developing multidisciplinary collaborations and responding to ecological issues to achieve the university's vision. Some of the steps are reducing pollution and vehicle exhaust emissions, pedestrian development, restriction of vehicles entering the campus, construction of new dormitories on the campus, development of parking pockets, planting the trees green, and many more. The Special Region of Yogyakarta, where UGM is located, is one of Indonesia's smallest provinces. It has been widely known as a center of Javanese culture and a center of learning. It has 3,400,000 inhabitants, 511,000 of whom reside in the city of Yogyakarta. Its designation as a center of learning is marked by 120 state and private tertiary educational institutions, with a student population of over 300,000. View full university

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was established on December 19, 1949, as a state and national University. Considered one of the oldest universities in Indonesia, it serves as a pillar of educational awakening in Indonesia and purports to be a defender and disseminator of Pancasila. UGM headquarters is located in the Bulaksumur Campus, Yogyakarta. UGM has 18 faculties, a vocational school, and a graduate school, offering more than 251 courses. UGM's mission is inspired by the spirit of Tri Dharma of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi), comprised of Teaching, Research, and Community Services. More than 56,000 students, both domestic and international, are studying at UGM in a myriad of vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs. At the University, students are provided with a vast array of opportunities to develop creativity and innovation in their realms through the support of modern infrastructure and information technology. As a research university, UGM has been paying great attention to research activities by motivating faculty members and students to conduct and publish their research. Furthermore, this effort is invigorated through developing 25 study centers on diverse scientific fields. Citizenship commitment is manifested in community services and community empowerment activities, one of which assigns students to a rural internship program in all regions of Indonesia. In implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, UGM is equipped with sheer resources of 3,608 faculty members and 4,324 employees who are strongly committed to making UGM the best University and the salient educational reference in Indonesia. To assure the smooth flows of academic and non-academic activities, UGM develops and manages physical infrastructure in the campus environment predicated on the principle of "duopolies." This principle is elaborated on in the Campus Development Master Plan, which mandates an environment conducive to the learning process and responsive to ecological issues in multidisciplinary collaborations. The Vision of UGM: To be a pioneer world-class national University, excellent and innovative, to serve the nation and humanity based on national cultural values and the national Ideology, Pancasila. The Mission of UGM: To carry out education, research, and community service as well as preservation and development of knowledge that is excellent and useful for society. Universitas Gadjah Mada is an Indonesian public ivy league research university located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, founded on December 19, 1949. UGM is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Indonesia. Located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the 360-acre University comprises 18 faculties, 68 undergraduate study programs, 23 diploma study programs, 104 master and specialist study programs, and 43 Doctorate study programs. It has approximately 55,000 students, 1,187 international students, and 2,500 faculty members currently. Universitas Gadjah Mada has been considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in Indonesia. UGM is implementing a Teutopolis area, a step taken by universities in creating a conducive environment for the continuity of the learning process. These efforts are pursued to develop multidisciplinary collaborations and respond to ecological issues to achieve the University's vision. Some of the steps are reducing pollution and vehicle exhaust emissions, pedestrian development, restriction of vehicles entering the campus, construction of new dormitories on the campus, development of parking pockets, planting the trees green, and many more. The Special Region of Yogyakarta, where UGM is located, is one of Indonesia's smallest provinces. It has been widely known as a center of Javanese culture and a center of learning. It has 3,400,000 inhabitants, 511,000 of whom reside in the city of Yogyakarta. Its designation as a center of learning is marked by 120 state and private tertiary educational institutions, with a student population of over 300,000. View full university