Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is one of the oldest universities in Indonesia and serves as a pillar of educational awakening in the country. UGM purports to be a defender and disseminator of Pancasila (the foundational philosophical theory of the Indonesian state). To assure the smooth flow of academic and non-academic activities, UGM develops the physical infrastructure of its campus environment predicated on the principle of “educopolis”.
The Special Region of Yogyakarta, where UGM is located, is one of the smallest provinces in Indonesia and has been widely known as a centre of Javanese culture as well as a centre of learning.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | 2nd Semester | February - June |
| Semester 2 | 1st Semester | September - January |
Guides and additional information
UGM has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
12 SKS credits per semester at UGM is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UGM.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, most courses taught in English are within International Relations or Political Science.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Courses offered in Immersion Program within the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (no detailed course profiles included)
International Undergraduate Program in International Relations within the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.
Full course list is provided in the Admissions page for students with Indonesian language ability.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
UGM has 4 on-campus residences available to local and exchange students. The University also has a partnership to offer housing facilities to students and members of the public, located close to the university campus.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Indonesia is generally inexpensive compared to Australian costs. There is a guide to average expenses in Indonesia to help students prepare their budget. Students do however need to consideradditional fees associated with studying abroad.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
UGM has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)