The Universitas Gadjah Mada Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP UGM), the Graduate School (SPs UGM), and the Faculty of Biology (Biology UGM) have officially completed the visitation process for the ASIIN international accreditation assessment (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik). The visitation aimed to ensure that the study programs comply with international academic quality standards.
During the closing session, the panel of assessors presented their evaluation results and several recommendations for the six submitted programs: the Bachelor’s Program in Food and Agricultural Product Technology, the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology, the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering, the Doctoral Program in Biology, the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, and the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology. The session was held at the SPs UGM Auditorium on Thursday (Nov. 13).
The ASIIN assessor team representative, Professor Joachim Fensterle, expressed his appreciation for UGM’s laboratory facilities and learning infrastructure.
He noted that the availability of comprehensive research equipment provides added value for students and researchers.
“The equipment here is extraordinary, just as I expected. We have come a long way and cannot go home empty-handed. So, we are grateful that you have given us something,” he said.
However, he also highlighted several aspects that require improvement, including the preparation of course module descriptions, which serve as an essential reference for curriculum analysis, credit transfer, and student exchange activities.
Strengthening these module documents is considered vital for enhancing academic transparency and facilitating international collaboration.
Professor Fensterle also encouraged greater international student mobility, both incoming and outgoing.
He recommended offering more English-taught courses outside of the international programs to better prepare students for global academic dynamics.
“English-medium classes can help reduce students’ concerns when pursuing studies abroad and strengthen graduates’ competitiveness,” he added.
Continuing the assessor team’s presentation, Rainer Arnold emphasized the importance of follow-up actions from the three faculties on all recommendations within the designated deadlines.
He stated that ASIIN’s official decision is scheduled for release at the end of March 2026, with the accreditation valid for five years until September 2031.
Responding to the remarks, UGM Vice-Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, expressed her appreciation for the ASIIN assessor team’s collaboration throughout the two-day visitation.
She also conveyed her gratitude to the six study program teams for their dedicated efforts in preparing for the accreditation.
“We believe that through cross-faculty collaboration and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, UGM can further strengthen its academic reputation at the global level,” she concluded.
Author: Hanifah
Editor: Triya Andriyani
Post-editor: Lintang Andwyna
Photographer: Firsto Adi