General Requirements

UGM Master’s Program Application Requirements

The required documents and/or data for registration are as follows:

  1. An original degree certificate from the previous education program (S1 or equivalent) from an accredited program in a relevant or related field, approved by the intended Master’s Program.
  2. An official transcript from the S1 or equivalent program with the following GPA criteria:
    1. ≥ 2.50 on a 4.0 scale for graduates from A-accredited programs.
    2. ≥ 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for graduates from B-accredited programs.
    3. ≥ 3.00 on a 4.0 scale for graduates from C-accredited programs.
  3. A certificate of accreditation for the S1 or equivalent program, with the following conditions:
    1. The accreditation must be current and proven by a scanned copy of the accreditation certificate or a screenshot of the accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT)/LAM-PTKes website that is still valid.
    2. If the program’s accreditation is under renewal, proof must be provided by a receipt for the accreditation form submission to BAN-PT/LAM-PTKes from the respective university. A letter from the university is not valid.
    3. Graduates from foreign universities must have a diploma equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education and Culture (KEMDIKBUD) as a substitute for the accreditation certificate. The committee will only process accreditation documents that comply with the requirements.
  4. A valid potential test certificate (valid for a maximum of 2 years from the date of issue). The committee will only accept the following potential tests:
    Jenis Skor Minimal Keterangan
    PAPs UGM
    450
    Example of UGM PAPs Academic Potential Test Certificate and Test Schedule
    TPDA PLTI
    450
    		 Example of PLTI TPDA Academic Potential Test Certificate and Test Schedule
    TPA BAPPENAS
    450
    		 Example of Bappenas TPA Academic Potential Test Certificate and Test Schedule

    *) Applicants must have a score. The minimum score is determined by the intended program (it may exceed the minimum score listed on the um.ugm.ac.id website).

  5. A valid English proficiency test certificate (valid for a maximum of 2 years from the date of issue). The committee will only accept the following English proficiency tests:
    Jenis Skor Minimal Keterangan
    AcEPT UGM
    149
    		 Example of Academic English Proficiency Test (AcEPT) Certificate and Test Schedule
    TOEP PLTI
    401 (31)
    		 Example of Test of English Proficiency (TOEP) Certificate and Test Schedule
    International English Testing System (IELTS)
    4.0
    		 Example of IELTS Certificate and Test Schedule
    Internet-Based (iBT) TOEFL
    30
    		 Example of iBT TOEFL Certificate and Test Schedule
    Institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL
    400
    		 Example of ITP TOEFL Certificate and Test

    *) Applicants must have a score. The minimum score is determined by the intended program (it may exceed the minimum score listed on the um.ugm.ac.id website).

  6. Two confidential recommendations from individuals who know the applicant from their previous education program, such as an Academic Supervisor and/or another authorized person, like a work supervisor. The UM UGM Committee will send a link for online recommendations to the recommenders via email. Ensure the recommender’s email address is valid and active.
  7. Special Requirements:
    1. A projection of the applicant’s motivation for joining the Master’s Program, including research topic/interest plans, reasons and expectations for joining the chosen program, research topic plans, and plans after graduation (the format can be downloaded here).
    2. A thesis research proposal*/essay/other special requirements as mandated by the study program. *) Required for research-based applicants.
  8. A study leave/learning permit from the current employer for applicants who are employed (the format can be downloaded here).
  9. A valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Cooperation Agreement (PKS) document or a Letter of Award as a Scholarship Recipient (for applicants in the cooperation pathway).
  10. A Statement of Document Authenticity (the format can be downloaded here).

The respective study program/faculty/graduate school may set higher GPA, potential test, and English proficiency standards than those required by the university. For further information, please contact the intended program.