Graduation
Merlins Waromi from Papua becomes UGM’s fastest specialist doctor graduate after completing her studies in just over three years.
Working as a food delivery driver while studying, UGM Law graduate Wahyu Aji Ramadan proves perseverance can lead to cum laude success.
UGM pharmacy graduate Made Krisna Adi Jaya completed his PhD in just 2 years and 4 months, earning a perfect GPA of 4.00.
UGM graduate Ahmad Dzakwan Afif Annizar completed his master’s degree in communication in just 1 year and 22 days, the fastest in 2026.
UGM graduate Aji Wikandaru completed his master’s degree with a perfect GPA of 4.00 in just 1 year and 10 months, balancing study and experience.
UGM Master of Business Administration graduate Yulistika Rahayu completes her studies with a perfect 4.00 GPA, earning top graduate honors at FEB UGM.
Through UGM’s fast-track program, Tria Sofie completed her master’s degree at 22, becoming the youngest graduate of the Faculty of Geography.
UGM doctoral graduate Dea Angelia Kamil earned her PhD in Computer Science at just 26 years old, becoming one of the youngest doctoral graduates.
UGM graduates 1,061 postgraduate students, highlighting academic excellence, research impact, and leadership in higher education.
UGM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine inaugurates 205 new veterinarians, strengthening Indonesia’s animal health and food security sectors.
Universitas Gadjah Mada inaugurates 901 new professional engineers, strengthening Indonesia’s human resources in engineering and technology.
UGM medical student Farras Ulinnuha graduated at 19 years and 8 months, having completed accelerated programs since elementary and high school.
FEB UGM graduate, Muh Ridho, completes his studies cum laude with a 3.94 GPA, overcoming challenges from his rural upbringing in Buton.
UGM student Aji Bambang Sasongko graduated cum laude at 20 years 8 months, becoming the youngest applied bachelor graduate of his cohort.
UGM graduates 1,112 students in the first period of 2025/2026 and urges graduates to strengthen their competencies to contribute meaningfully to society.
Yogyakarta Mayor, Dr. Hasto Wardoyo, shares his journey of service, from remote medical work to public leadership, inspiring UGM graduates.
UGM graduates 1,729 Bachelor’s and 423 Applied Bachelor’s students, highlighting academic excellence, innovation, and leadership for national development.
Trixi Karinina Dewi Sindhutomo graduated from UGM in 3 years, 27 days, with a thesis on Dutch social housing and policy learning for Indonesia.
UGM Computer Science graduate Sania Nadlirotullubba earns the highest GPA of 3.98 and shares her journey, challenges, and aspirations in technology.
UGM psychology graduate Rizal Galih Pradana earns a perfect 4.00 GPA, completing his master’s degree in just 1 year and 10 months.
UGM’s Felicia Servina Djuang completes her master’s in just over a year through the PMDSU program, preparing to pursue her doctorate.
UGM graduate Dr. Raden Roro Widya Ningtyas Soeprajitno earned her doctoral degree in just 2 years and 10 months through the PMDSU scholarship program.
Amanda Eka Lupita, 22, graduated from UGM’s master’s program in Plant Pest Science, earning recognition as the university’s youngest graduate.
At only 25, Rizky Aflaha becomes UGM’s youngest Ph.D. in Physics, proving that strategy, discipline, and confidence drive academic success.
UGM conferred 1,094 postgraduate degrees in its October 2025 graduation ceremony, with the vice rector calling for stronger alumni collaboration.
UGM confers degrees to 2,028 master’s graduates among 2,335 total postgraduate alumni in the 2025/2026 Academic Year Period I ceremony.
Duiddo Imani Muhammad, known as Oi, graduated from UGM’s Law program at just 20 years and 5 months, completing his studies in 3 years and 7 months.
Despite physical challenges, UGM Biology graduate Anis Rahmatillah achieved her dream of earning a bachelor’s degree with cumlaude honors.
UGM graduate Avellyn Yoan Wiratan from Banda Aceh earned the highest GPA of 3.96 in the Applied Bachelor’s Program at the graduation ceremony.
UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia calls on graduates to uphold integrity, moral character, and innovation at the commencement of 1,339 students.

