Gadjah Mada University
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), one of Indonesia's oldest and finest universities, is located in Yogyakarta on the island of Java. More than 200 UiA students have studied at UGM since the collaboration started in 1998.
- Country
- Indonesia
- City
- Yogyakarta
- Agreement
- Exchange
- Type
- Studies
About the partner institution
Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is the oldest and largest university in Indonesia. UiA has an exchange agreement with the 'Faculty of Economics and Business' and the 'Faculty of Social & Political Sciences'. The Faculty of Economics is well known and is Gadjah Mada is the only AACSB accredited school in Indonesia.
UGM is situated in the town of Yogyakarta. The city has around 650,000 inhabitants and is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Available places:
- Tuition free places: 6 for students at the School of Business and Law and 6 for student at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Requirements
You must be registered on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme, you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Credits and courses
UiA students must take 15 units which is equivalent to 30 ECTS. Each course is normally 2 or 3 units. Below is an idea of the courses they offer but the final list is normally not available until just before semester start. Course enrolment takes place the first week of the semester and it is recommended to have extra courses pre-approved as there may be overlaps or courses may be cancelled.
The academic year
- August - December
- February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
UiA has an agreement of 12 semester places per year without tuition but there is a service fee of approximately $400 for one semester or approximately $550 for one year. This fee covers, amongst other things, visa fees, police certificate and health insurance.
Accommodation
UGM has several resicences and international students are welcome to apply. These are cheap and offers a good opportunity to mix with Indonesian students.
Most international students find housing privately and rent varies from around $150 to $500 per month, depending on standard. Mamikos is one of several housing sites, our recommendation is to stay in a hotel or AirBnb the first week and view appartments.
Additional information
The visa processing time in Indonesia is long, approximately 4 months. It is common for students to receive their visa just one to two weeks prior to departure. Gadjah Mada University takes care of the visa application provided the students has complied with all the application formalities.
Please note that students wanting to go to Indonesia need to have a passport that is valid for at least 24 months from the time of application.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester