Universitas Gadjah Mada UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA

Established in 1955 as the Department of Government Studies (JIP), the department later became the Department of Government Politics (JPP) in 2010 and was officially renamed the Department of Politics and Government (DPP) in 2016. DPP envisions itself as a leading center for the development of social and political sciences grounded in the values of democracy and humanity, embodied in its guiding principle: “Humanizing Politics.”

The Undergraduate Program in Politics and Government offers various study options tailored to students’ interests, including:

  • State Studies
  • Society Studies
  • Intermediary Studies
  • General Electives

Through these study options, students are equipped with theoretical understanding and analytical skills to examine political dynamics, governance, public policy, civil society, and state–society relations in the context of contemporary democracy.

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Key Strengths

  • Flexible Study Options: Students may deepen their interests through State Studies, Society Studies, Intermediary Studies, and General Electives relevant to contemporary political dynamics.
  • Learning Based on Political Analysis and Democratic Practice: Students are trained in political analysis, governance, public policy, advocacy, and socio-political research through case studies and field-based learning.
  • Democracy and Humanity Perspective: Guided by the value of “Humanizing Politics,” the program emphasizes inclusive, democratic, and humanity-oriented approaches to politics.
  • Collaboration with Practitioners and Strategic Institutions: Opportunities to learn from academics, politicians, researchers, NGOs, government institutions, and civil society organizations.
  • Academic Networks and Field Experience: Supported by research activities, policy discussions, internships, and student capacity-building in politics and governance.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Politics and Government (DPP) at FISIPOL UGM have broad career prospects in politics, governance, public policy, democracy, and national and international organizations. Competencies in political analysis, governance, public policy, advocacy, and socio-political research open opportunities for various professional positions, including:

  • Political Analyst
  • Government Affairs Officer or Government Relations Specialist
  • Policy Analyst / Public Policy Analyst
  • Legislative Staff / Parliamentary Researcher
  • Political Consultant in governance and policy affairs
  • Program Officer / Project Manager in NGOs, democracy institutions, and development organizations
  • Political Researcher / Governance Research Associate

Graduates pursue careers in ministries and government institutions, local governments, legislative bodies, political parties, NGOs/CSOs, research institutions, international organizations, media, and advocacy and governance sectors.

Accreditation

Study Program: Undergraduate Program in Politics and Government
Accreditation Rating: A
Accreditation Agency: BAN-PT
Validity Period: 20 December 2020 – 19 June 2026

International Accreditation:
Accreditation Agency: FIBAA Batch 1
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited
Validity Period: 30 November 2022 – 30 November 2027

Featured Courses

Indonesian Politics, Local Politics and Regional Autonomy, Democracy and Citizenship, Public Policy, Governance, Digital Politics, Political Parties and Elections, and Social Movements and Civil Society.

More information on curriculum: https://dpp.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/en/homepage-en/

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