Bachelor's

Biology

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    50,000,000IDR
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #206

Program overview

What Gadjah Mada University says about their program:

The Biology program examines the subject through academic study and practical learning. The Faculty of Biology at UGM was established in 1955, making it the oldest biology faculty in Indonesia. Graduates of the Biology program are highly skilled professionals with expertise in biological sciences, particularly Tropical Biology. The faculty continues to advance the field of biology, focusing on modern applications in biotechnology, biodiversity, developmental biology, cell and molecular biology, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, nanobiology, biomaterials, bioprospecting, microbial biology, environmental biology, and bioentrepreneurship.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • Applicants from native English-speaking countries or those who attended a previous university where English was the primary medium of instruction in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand are typically exempt from submitting standard test scores.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Colored photograph with a white background
  • High school graduation certificate or equivalent
  • High school academic reports
  • ID card, passport, or student card
  • Statement of document authenticity
  • Letter of financial support
  • Certificate of awards, if applicable

Essays and statements

  • Statement of document authenticity
  • Letter of financial support

Tests and examinations

  • TOEFL score of at least 525 or IELTS score of at least 6.0
  • UGM AcEPT test may be required if an official, valid English certificate is not uploaded or verified

How to apply

Scholarships at Gadjah Mada University

  • TIAS Scholarship

    Official page

    The Indonesian Aids Scholarship offers international students who hold a non-Indonesian passport an opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies through the International Undergraduate Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada Faculty of Engineering. The scholarship covers tuition fees round-trip airfare visa costs accommodation monthly living allowances health insurance and educational and research support. Applicants must meet the programme eligibility requirements and apply through the relevant UGM international admissions process.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Gadjah Mada University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Gadjah Mada University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Gadjah Mada University?

Category Cost  (in Indonesian Rupiah)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)
Monthly public transport pass
Monthly grocery basket
Books and study supplies (monthly)
Coffee shop drink
Cinema or cultural event ticket
Gym membership

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and en.faperta.ugm.ac.id (University published).

Visa requirements for Gadjah Mada University

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