The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the national university admissions process by serving as one of the official venues for the 2025 UGM Entrance Examination (UM UGM) Computer-Based Test (CBT). The examination is scheduled to take place over four days, from July 2 to July 5, 2025.

As one of the designated test locations in Yogyakarta, FISIPOL UGM has prepared two exam rooms—the 4th Floor Auditorium and the East Seminar Room—with optimal arrangements to ensure the smooth and orderly execution of the test. The examination is conducted in two sessions daily: the morning session runs from 07:30 to 11:45 WIB, while the afternoon session takes place from 13:00 to 17:15 WIB. On Friday, the afternoon session starts at 13:45 and ends at 17:00 WIB. read more

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs – FISIPOL UGM

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, announces the official registration timeline for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The following are key dates and steps to be noted:

This academic registration process (herregistrasi) includes several stages such as tuition fee payment, academic advising, course enrollment, and confirmation of course plans (KRS). All students are required to complete the procedures according to the set schedule to maintain their active academic status for the upcoming semester. read more

Yogyakarta, July 1st 2025─In order to strengthen digital governance and promote cross-sector data interoperability, the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) collaborated with Jogja Smart Province (JSP) to hold a public discussion titled “The Roadmap of SPBE 2025: Strengthening Digital Governance and Data Interoperability.” The discussion features three main speakers: Perwita Sari (Policy Formulation Coordinator for SPBE Implementation, Ministry of PAN-RB), Nanang Ruswianto (Chair of the SPBE Assessment Team at UGM), and Sayuri Egaravanda (JSP Team). read more

Yogyakarta, July 2025 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada is undergoing a major renovation of Digilib Cafe, a creative space that has been part of the campus ecosystem since its establishment in 2017. The renovation, which began at the end of 2024, has now reached its halfway point, marked by the completion of the new front façade as the first step in the comprehensive transformation of the area.

The next phase will focus on interior design, landscaping of green spaces, and finalizing the cafe’s management system, which is expected to become a new gathering point for students. The revitalization of Digilib Cafe is intended not only as a supporting facility but also as a living space that fosters an inclusive and collaborative academic atmosphere. read more

Magelang, June 24, 2025 — Students of the Magister Public Administration Affirmation Program (MAP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada undertook a field trip to Magelang Regency as part of a learning process connecting theory with practical public policy implementation. The activity, held from June 23–24, involved scholarship recipients from various local government institutions across Indonesia and focused on strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as pillars of the local economy and job creation. read more

Amid a busy campus schedule, FISIPIT once again fostered a warm and friendly atmosphere through its Gowes Bareng (Group Cycling) event held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This regularly organized activity is not only a casual sports gathering but also strengthens relationships among the FISIPOL UGM academic community, including lecturers, administrative staff, students, and retirees.

Embodying the spirit of togetherness and a healthy lifestyle, the cycling group set off from the PPKK FISIPOL UGM courtyard at 6:00 a.m., heading to the residence of one of the staff members. Participants, wearing their distinctive FISIPIT jerseys, enthusiastically enjoyed the route while chatting and sharing stories during the ride. read more

Yogyakarta, July 2025 — Writing academic journal articles is not only a requirement for aspiring lecturers or researchers but also a crucial foundation for developing critical thinking skills and constructing systematic arguments. This was emphasized by Indri Dwi Apriliyanti, a lecturer at the Department of Management and Public Policy (MKP) FISIPOL UGM, during a knowledge-sharing session on the importance of academic writing skills for students across disciplines.

In her presentation, Dr. Indri highlighted that many students still question the relevance of journal writing, especially if they do not plan to pursue an academic career. However, she argued that academic writing skills provide long-term benefits across professions. “Writing trains us to think systematically, build data-driven arguments, and communicate ideas clearly to an audience,” she explained. read more

The field study is an integral part of the MAP FISIPOL UGM Karyasiswa program, specifically the Bappenas Affirmation program. In addition to exploring course material in greater depth, this activity aims to enhance understanding, foster direct experience, and promote collaboration with various stakeholders to promote people-centered economic development, as committed to Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Yogyakarta, 19 June 2025–The history of the development of international relations with the Middle East shows the identity and alignment of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Consistency over the years reflects the strong solidarity of the past and present governments, especially in the Palestinian conflict. Prof. Dr. Dra. Siti Mutiah Setiawati, M.A., Professor of Middle East Geopolitics, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, raised the issue in her speech on Thursday (19/6). read more

Yogyakarta, June 19th 2025 – Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum (BRF) was held again through The Clinics series which this year focused on the theme “Opportunities for Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf (ZISWAF) to Build Participative Climate Finance in Indonesia”. Located at the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM, this forum became a forum for cross-sector discussions to explore the potential of social funds as an instrument of inclusive and sustainable climate crisis financing. The forum presented a variety of speakers from philanthropic institutions, Islamic finance, to government agencies. Some of them were Syamsul Ardiansyah (Senior Officer of Strategic Alliance Dompet Dhuafa), Dede Haris Sumarno (Commissioner of Supervision and Governance of the Indonesian Waqf Board), and Nur Fadilah (ESG Operation and Communication Head of Bank Syariah Indonesia). In addition, the forum also involved academics and climate policy experts to enrich perspectives. read more