Competitions
Semar UGM returns to the Shell Eco-Marathon 2026 in Doha, competing with innovative hydrogen and electric vehicles to represent Indonesia globally.
UGM students win a Gold Medal at I2ASPO for developing low-cost carbon capture technology using PET plastic waste and zeolite materials.
UGM Nuclear Engineering student wins an international Grand Prize at the Youth Multimedia Arts Competition in Bangkok, promoting a nuclear-free world.
UGM students win the Nutrifood Leadership Award 2025 after excelling in leadership training and a national health-focused social project.
A UGM student team secured first place in the Escoration essay competition with an innovation that turns chicken waste into sustainable feed supplements.
UGM’s Gamantaray team wins first place in the Electric Remote Control category at the 2025 Indonesia Ship Contest with Gamanave.
UGM Arabic Literature students earned five awards at the Modern Languages Olympiad 3.0 in Malaysia, highlighting their global linguistic excellence.
A UGM student secures third place in the National Public Information Transparency Ambassador Competition, showcasing excellence at the national level.
FEB UGM students secured second place at the GBSN 2025 Social Logistics Challenge with a sustainable, tech-based logistics solution.
UGM’s Dynamo Consulting team wins first place at Creative Shock 2025 in Lithuania, outperforming global finalists in a major social business competition.
UGM’s Yacaranda Team wins three awards at the 2025 PLN ICE electric vehicle competition, showcasing innovation in EV design and performance.
UGM students win three awards at the 2025 KMI Expo, showcasing leading innovations in culture, technology, and creative entrepreneurship.
UGM Student Choir wins Grand Champion at KICC 2025, earning multiple gold medals and Best Conductor, highlighting months of dedication and vocal excellence.
UGM secures its first-ever overall victory at ONMIPA 2025, achieving 14 medals across four fields through strong teamwork and intensive preparation.
UGM wins the 2025 National ONMIPA with 6 golds, 1 silver, 6 bronzes, and 1 honorable mention, securing its position as Indonesia’s leading science university.
FEB UGM students secure second place in the 2025 Vetra Stock Competition after outperforming 50 university teams in an equity research contest.
UGM students earn top speaker and team awards at the 2025 NUDC and KDMI national debate competitions held at Unsoed Purwokerto.
UGM Accounting students win First National Title at KBMK 2025 with innovative investigative audit analysis in government procurement cases.
UGM DIGDAYA eSports team earns runner-up title at the 2025 Campus Legends in Singapore, showcasing Indonesian talent on the global stage.
UGM students launch Edus World on Roblox, creating a safe digital platform that combines learning, play, and child safety education.
UGM’s Semar Team achieved second and third place in the 2025 Energy-Efficient Car Contest held at the University of Jember.
UGM student startup Orionex Solusi Digital (AutoInsight) wins the top three in Pertamuda Seed and Scale 2025 for its innovative SaaS business solution.
GAMAFORCE of Universitas Gadjah Mada secures its 8th overall title at the Kontes Robot Terbang Indonesia (KRTI) 2025, highlighting Indonesian aerospace research excellence.
UGM’s Simfoni Team from the Faculty of Economics and Business wins first place at UNDIP’s 2025 Accounting Paper Competition.
UGM wins third place overall at MTQMN XVIII 2025 in Banjarmasin, achieving eight titles, including four first-place wins across multiple categories.
UGM students won 11 medals at POMNAS XIX 2025, contributing to Yogyakarta’s fifth-place national ranking in the university sports event.
UGM’s Arjuna EV Team made history at Formula SAE Japan 2025, winning six awards and becoming the first Indonesian team to complete all EV events.
Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X opens the 2025 Hamengku Buwono X Cup Badminton Championship at UGM, marking a historic record with 2,143 athletes.
UGM Sociology students win first place at SOCIUS 2025 for research highlighting the struggles of women online ojek drivers in Yogyakarta.
UGM’s Gamantaray Team wins first place at the national SAMPAN competition at ITS, showcasing innovation in maritime robotics and teamwork.

