Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again recorded a positive result in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject 2026. Three disciplines within the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), have secured positions in the global 201–250 range. Although Accounting & Finance experienced a decline, Economics & Econometrics has caught up to Business & Management Studies, with both now ranked in the 201-250 bracket worldwide.
The Dean of FEB UGM, Professor Didi Achjari, stated that rankings are part of the recognition of the performance built by the FEB academic community. The activities undertaken to maintain and improve performance at the university align with the indicators used in the ranking assessment.
“Rankings are not our main goal, but rather the result of the performance built by all colleagues at FEB,” Professor Achjari said on Tuesday (Apr. 14).
Based on the ranking indicators, the largest parameter is Academic Reputation, which accounts for 30%. Professor Achjari explained that this parameter can be achieved by encouraging faculty publications through various schemes of interest.
FEB provides research support for faculty members through various grants, as well as adequate facilities for conferences and publications. FEB adopts international publication standards set by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC), with the expectation of increasing citation counts.
“With support through various schemes, FEB faculty members feel assisted in meeting publication targets, which remain a key priority,” Professor Achjari said.
Furthermore, Professor Achjari noted that FEB UGM continues to maintain strong relationships with alumni, partners, and other stakeholders to develop its academic curriculum. This effort aims to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant to current job market demands.
“We always ensure that the curriculum in each study program is aligned with existing needs so that our graduates are up to date and can secure employment without long delays,” he explained.
At the national level, in the field of Business & Management Studies, UGM ranks second in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in Accounting & Finance and Economics & Econometrics, UGM holds third place nationally. To maintain these rankings, FEB UGM continues to implement innovations aligned with the university’s targets and the international accreditation standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to him, AACSB consistently encourages business schools to pursue continuous improvement through various policy enhancements.
Professor Achjari added that FEB is committed to facilitating the needs of its academic community to excel, which, in turn, will enhance its reputation, publications, and citations. The activities undertaken must be synergistic, aligning with individual career development needs while also benefiting the institution through accreditation and rankings.
FEB does not specifically target rankings; instead, it focuses on achieving university goals and AACSB accreditation targets, which ultimately contribute to QS WUR by Subject rankings.
“We hope that FEB’s performance will continue to improve by strengthening university indicators and accreditation standards, thereby indirectly impacting rankings,” he concluded.
Author: Jesi
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Jasmine Ferdian
Photo: Courtesy of FEB UGM