Yogyakarta, January 8, 2026—To support the dissemination of information about the Postgraduate Program as the registration period progresses, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) held a Socialization of New Student Admissions for the Postgraduate Program Wave 4 for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year today, Thursday (January 8). This online event was attended by approximately 70 prospective students from various regional, academic, and professional backgrounds.
The socialization featured representatives from five postgraduate study programs at FISIPOL UGM: Dr. Ratminto from the Master of Public Administration Program, Dr. Mufti Nuriatifah, M.A., from the Doctoral Program in Communication Studies, and Dr. Wisnu Martha Adiputra, S.I.P., M.Si., from the Master of Communication Studies Program, Prof. Dr. Phil. Janianton Damanik, M.Sc., from the Doctoral Program in Social Development and Welfare, and Dr. Puguh Prasetya Utama from the Master of Management and Public Policy Program.
In this event, the speakers presented comprehensive information about the study programs offered, including their scientific focus, curriculum, learning process, and academic and professional development opportunities for postgraduate students at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM. The study program representatives also highlighted their respective strengths, particularly in supporting the Tridharma of Higher Education, which serves as an academic cornerstone at the faculty and university levels.
As stated by Dr. Puguh Prasetya Utama, Head of the Master of Management and Public Policy Program, “We strive to integrate the Tridharma of Higher Education, from education and community service to student research. We collaborate extensively with the community so that students learn how to collect, analyze, and present data directly. So, it’s not just us lecturers who assess in class, but also the community.”
Participants actively utilized the discussion session to gather information regarding the registration process, selection, and course implementation. It is hoped that through this outreach activity, FISIPOL UGM can provide prospective students with a clear picture of the available postgraduate program options and encourage interest in continuing their studies in a superior and globally competitive academic environment.