Achievement
UGM and the Ministry of Communication present the 2025 Digital Transformation Governance Index Award to regional governments for best digital governance performance.
UGM secures Semesta grant to advance “Strong Research for Food Security,” integrating science, policy, and community for food security.
Reactics Chem-E-Car UGM wins regional competition and will represent Indonesia at the AIChE international Chem-E-Car event in Boston this November.
UGM student teams Digdaya and Prancang Brotoseno win first and second place in the 2025 National Bridge Design Competition with innovative bridge designs.
UGM students developed the Solar Utility Navigator, winning first place in a national essay competition for their renewable energy innovation for the 3T regions.
UGM Animal Science students won the Best Formulation award and were First Runner-Up in the Animal Feed Formulation Competition at Universitas Hasanuddin.
UGM receives the 2025 Baznas Award as Best Partner University for its active role in zakat literacy, scholarships, and community empowerment.
UGM Korean Language students win Best Group award at K-Speech World Contest 2025 in Vietnam, showcasing academic and cultural excellence.
UGM received the Most Educative Booth Award at IPXpose 2025 for promoting public understanding of intellectual property through interactive exhibitions.
UGM’s Valuator Team wins first prize at the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 in Singapore with their ORBIS health insurance innovation.
UGM Accounting student wins Next-Gen Science Technopreneur Battle with “Tixless,” a face-recognition digital ticketing platform.
UGM earns recognition from BPJS Kesehatan for its commitment to employee welfare, compliance, and effective social security administration.
Sociology UGM students win SOCIUS 2025 with research exposing the layered vulnerabilities faced by female online ojek drivers in Yogyakarta.
UGM was honored with the 5 Years of Impact Award from Pertamina for consistent contribution in student innovation through the Pertamuda program 2021-2024.
UGM Center for World Trade Studies represents Indonesia at WTO Chair Programme 2025, focusing on MSMEs in global trade.
UGM student Noor Fahima became the youngest speaker at ICARO-4 Vienna, presenting research on gamification in proton therapy.
UGM student Bangkit Setiyoko wins national essay competition with an innovative idea to turn livestock waste into renewable energy.
UGM's Valuator wins the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 Indonesia Final, earning the right to represent Indonesia in Singapore.
Syabilla Rizkia from UGM's Faculty of Psychology wins silver and bronze at the 2025 National Swimming Championship, continuing her streak of national success.
UGM secures an award for its SNPMB 2025 expedition videos, garnering the most views on social media platforms, highlighting public relations' role in student recruitment.
Gadjah Mada Aerospace Team (GMAT UGM) wins the Kibo-RPC 2025 national round, becoming Indonesia's sole representative for the international robotics competition in Japan.
UGM was named Indonesia’s Most Outstanding University in 2025 by Puspresnas, earning 669 medals in academic and non-academic national competitions.
UGM students earned 1st place in the Woolpower Case and 3rd overall at the 2025 Susilo Business+Ethics Competition held in Sweden.
UGM Communication Science student Anathalia Meyskina Pangestu wins Bronze in Mandarin Public Speaking at the 2025 National Porseni VI.
Four UGM International Relations students from the UGM MUN Community secure top honors at SMUN 2025, showcasing diplomacy and negotiation skills on the global stage.
UGM secures a spot in the top 10 ASEAN universities in QS WUR 2026, climbing to 224th globally, driven by strong academic and employer reputation.
UGM climbs to 224th in QS World University Rankings 2026, securing its spot as one of Indonesia’s top 2 universities with strong academic and sustainability scores.
UGM students claim first place in the 2025 IPA Student Debate Competition, showcasing critical thinking and innovation in national energy transition discourse.
UGM secures 6th place globally in THE Impact Rankings 2025 for SDG 1, highlighting its long-standing commitment to poverty alleviation and community empowerment.
UGM rises to 82nd in THE Impact Rankings 2025, reflecting strong commitment to sustainable development through education, research, and community service.

