Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring equitable access and participation for women across all university activities.
The commitment is first reflected in the student admission process. Rector’s Regulation Number 3 of 2023, amended by Rector’s Regulation Number 4 of 2023, outlines the principles governing the admission of new students to undergraduate and applied undergraduate programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). It emphasises the concept of fairness in student admission processes, stated explicitly in Rector’s Regulation Number 11 Year 2019 Article 9. Admission is conducted based on fairness and equality, ensuring that opportunities are open and accessible to all prospective students, regardless of socio-economic background, gender, ethnicity, or religion. The regulation is aimed at creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory admission process, aligning with UGM’s mission to uphold diversity and excellence.
The admission policy is also aligned with the previous admission policy in Rector’s Regulation Number 11 Year 2019 Article 9 which stated the accessibility of higher education for the affiliation for the specific Province, Papua.
These policies ensure that admission provides equal opportunity and no gender-based bias for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The admissions are based on candidates’ academic achievements, potential, and abilities, with fairness applied to all. The admission process itself is conducted transparently to ensure accountability and trust.
Non-discrimination policy also guarantees equal treatment for all individuals, regardless of gender. This is articulated in the Trustee Board’s Regulations Number 1 Year 2023, which emphasises the creation of a safe and inclusive campus environment free from sexual violence, bullying, and discrimination. The university’s Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2027 outlines a commitment to inclusivity and gender equality. It ensures that women have equal opportunities in applications, admissions, and participation in Initiatives addressing gender issues through research, seminars, public discussions, training and community service. This is mostly led by the UGM’s Women’s Studies Center, established in 1991. These efforts directly and indirectly impact gender equality within the university and the broader community.
UGM’s commitments to gender equality addressed all types of enrollment, including employee enrollment. The outcomes of implementing these policies have not only proven the increasing rate of student female admission and graduation rates but also increased the number women rate of faculty and staff. The figure below shows the percentage of women and men for UGM’s faculty and staff in the years 2023 and 2024.
(a) Percentage of Women and Men UGM’s Faculty in 2023 and 2024
(b) Percentage of Women and Men UGM’s Staff in 2023 and 2024
The figure above shows the percentage of women and men for UGM’s faculty and staff in the years 2023 and 2024. Pie charts are available through the Directorate Human Resources website.
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