Prospective students must have graduated from a nationally accredited master’s program with at least a B accreditation or from an internationally recognized master’s program as acknowledged by the Directorate General of Higher Education.
Prospective students must meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited master’s program (minimum accreditation B) at the time of graduation.
- Have at least one published article in a national scientific journal or one manuscript ready for submission to a reputable international scientific journal.
- Provide two recommendation letters from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic potential:
- Two faculty members from the applicant’s master’s and/or undergraduate program (for those without an institutional affiliation), OR
- One faculty member from the applicant’s master’s program and one institutional supervisor from the applicant’s workplace.
The requirement for English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an English proficiency test with the following test types and scores, proven by a valid certificate, which is valid for a maximum of 2 years from the date the certificate was issued.
- Academic English Proficiency Test (AcEPT) UGM with a minimum score of 272;
- Test of English Proficiency (TOEP PLTI) from the Indonesian Test Service Center with a minimum score of 498;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Internet-Based Test (iBT) with a minimum score of 61; OR
- Institutional Testing Program (ITP) with a minimum score of 500.
Applicants must have a minimum score of 550 on an academic potential test from one of the following:
- Postgraduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS) UGM;
- Basic Academic Potential Test from the Indonesian Test Service Center (TPDA PLTI);
- Academic Potential Test from the National Development Planning Agency (TPA Bappenas).
Applicants must submit administrative documents related to Academic Requirements, English Proficiency, Academic Potential, and other supporting documents as follows:
- Dissertation research proposal manuscript
- Certified copies of diplomas and academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical certificate from a doctor
- Recommendation letters
- For employed applicants, a study permit from their employer
- Scientific publication manuscript
- If available, proof of additional education undertaken
- If available, proof of participation in scientific activities
- Proof of payment for the application fee
- Statement of financial commitment for study expenses, except for those who have applied for a government scholarship
- Proof of communication with the prospective Supervisor
- Statement of study objectives
Applicants from institutions that have a partnership with UGM must include a copy of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) or cooperation agreement with UGM, or an official letter confirming their scholarship award.