Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
- Founded
- 1949
- Location
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Students
- About 61,000 students, 2,400 international from 97 countries (2024)
- Taught in
- English, Bahasa Indonesia
- Study levels
- Degree
- Intakes
- Medicine and Dentistry 2026: three rounds (January–February, April, May–June)
Programmes Offered
- Medicine (Medical Degree)
- Dentistry (Dental Degree)
- Pharmacy (Pharmacy Degree)
- Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Degree)
Recognition in Malaysia
Medicine is recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). The university appears in the Second Schedule of the Medical Act 1971 as Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta, with:
- “Ijazah Kedoktoran MD”, recognised since 21 February 1975
What this means in practice:
- Recognition applies to the qualification named above. Before you enrol, we check the exact degree title for your intake against the current MMC list.
- A recognised degree lets you apply for registration in Malaysia. It is not automatic permission to practise: housemanship and the other MMC registration requirements still apply.
- You must also meet the MMC minimum entry qualifications for a medical programme. Being accepted by the university does not prove that on its own.
- For Indonesian medical degrees, the MMC asks for proof that you passed Indonesia’s national competency exam for doctors (UKMPPD) when you apply for registration.
If a medical qualification is not on the list, the graduate must pass the MMC Examination for Provisional Registration (EPR) before registering.
Dentistry: please read this carefully. The university’s dental degree (“Ijazah Kedoktoran Gigi”) is on the old Second Schedule of the Dental Act 1971. However, under the Dental Act 2018, Malaysian citizens who graduate from a university outside Malaysia must pass the Malaysian Dental Council’s Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) before they can register. According to MDC statements reported in 2023, the old list only helps graduates who register before 1 January 2027, so students starting now should plan to sit the PQE. We confirm the current rule with the MDC for your intake.
Pharmacy is recognised by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia (Lembaga Farmasi Malaysia). The Board’s list of recognised pharmacy degrees (updated 20 February 2025) includes:
- Sarjana Sains Farmasi / Sarjana Farmasi
Graduates of a recognised degree still sit the Board’s qualifying examination (PKUMF) and complete provisional registration in Malaysia. Whether the Indonesian pharmacist professional year (Apoteker) is also expected is not stated on the Board’s list, so we confirm this with the Board for your intake.
Veterinary Medicine is recognised by the Malaysian Veterinary Council (MVC). The university is listed in the Second Schedule of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974 (list as of May 2018) for the qualification “Doktor Hewan”.
There is no qualifying exam route for unlisted veterinary degrees under the current Act, which is why studying at a listed university matters.
Global Recognition
- Medicine is accredited “Unggul” (Excellent, the top grade) by LAM-PTKes, Indonesia’s health education accreditation agency, and internationally by ASIIN until 2029.
- Dentistry: LAM-PTKes “Unggul” (2024).
- Veterinary Medicine: AUN-QA and ASIIN accredited.
Programmes
Medicine (International Undergraduate Programme)
- Taught in English: lectures, tutorials, labs and exams. Patient and field activities are in Bahasa Indonesia.
- 5.5 years: about 3.5 years for the Bachelor of Medicine (S.Ked), then about 2 years of clinical rotations to become a doctor (dr.).
- The international programme has run since 2002.
Dentistry (International Undergraduate Programme)
- Taught in English. Same intake rounds as Medicine.
Pharmacy (International Undergraduate Programme)
- Bachelor in Pharmacy, taught in English. Next overseas intake: even semester 2026.
Veterinary Medicine (International Undergraduate Programme)
- Taught in English, except patient and field work. The international class opened in 2024.
Entry Requirements
Medicine
- Maximum age 25.
- A pre-medical programme with CGPA of at least 3.00, or Foundation, A-Level or equivalent, with certificates in English.
- Stage 1: GMST (academic test) and AcEPT (English test). Stage 2: MMPI (personality test), situational judgement test and interview.
Dentistry
- Maximum age 25.
- STPM with CGPA of at least 3.00 or three Bs in science subjects, or pre-medical CGPA 3.00, or Foundation or A-Level.
- GMST and AcEPT, then interview and MMPI.
Pharmacy
- Maximum age 21.
- A colour-vision certificate.
Teaching Hospitals and Facilities
- RSUP Dr. Sardjito, the main teaching hospital in Yogyakarta.
- Prof. Soedomo Dental Hospital (RSGM UGM).
Student Life
- About 1,175 Malaysian students were studying in Indonesia in 2025, according to Malaysia’s ambassador. The national Malaysian student association, PKPMI (Persatuan Kebangsaan Pelajar Malaysia di Indonesia), has branches in the main university cities. The Yogyakarta branch is one of the oldest.
- UGM has a long history with Malaysian doctors: in 2009 it inaugurated 16 Malaysian doctors from its international programme.
- Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country, so halal food and mosques are easy to find.
Notable Alumni
Getting There
AirAsia flies direct between Kuala Lumpur and Yogyakarta. Check current schedules when you book.
See the Campus
Facts checked on 2 November 2026. Fees, rankings and requirements change every year; we confirm the latest details with you before you apply.
Sources: MMC list of recognised medical qualifications; MMC guidelines for full registration (PDF); Pharmacy Board Malaysia, recognised degrees; MVC list of approved institutions (PDF); Malaysian Dental Council; UGM, about; UGM Medicine IUP; UGM Dentistry international programme; UGM Pharmacy, prospective students; UGM Veterinary IUP; The Star, Malaysian students in Indonesia (2025)