UGM enforces an inclusive, non-discriminatory admissions policy that bases selection solely on academic merit while providing affirmative provisions—such as for applicants from Papua—and is comprehensively regulated through multiple Rector’s Regulations and the 2022–2027 Strategic Plan.
UGM enforces an inclusive, non-discriminatory admissions policy that bases selection solely on academic merit while providing affirmative provisions—such as for applicants from Papua—and is comprehensively regulated through multiple Rector’s Regulations and the 2022–2027 Strategic Plan.
UGM expands access for under-represented groups through various Selection of Outstanding Talent (PBU) pathways—targeting economically disadvantaged, high-achieving, vocational, partnership-program, and 3T-area students—while ensuring staff and faculty recruitment remains open and equitable for all under university policies.
UGM has anti-discrimination policies that cover the institution and its operations. UGM strives to create a community where inclusivity and diversity thrives, and every individual is valued. Stated in UGM’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027, Board of Trustees Regulation Number 1 Year 2023 (which is refined each year), and Rector’s Regulation Number 1 Year 2023
UGM promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and human rights through dedicated institutional structures, six on-campus houses of worship, and a PPKS Task Force for preventing and addressing sexual violence, all supported by regulations such as Rector’s Decree No. 1699/2016 and Rector’s Regulation No. 1/2020.
UGM offers comprehensive mentoring, counselling, and peer-support services—including online psychology counselling, support through the Gadjah Mada Medical Center, and faculty-based programs—to ensure students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented groups receive the guidance needed to succeed.
UGM provides disability-friendly facilities in all main buildings, this includes wheelchair-accessible ramps, disability-friendly restrooms, and passenger lifts. The university aims to always rehabilitate and improve campus infrastructure to accommodate students, staff, and faculty with disabilities.
UGM provides support services for people with disabilities. For prospective students wishing to take the entrance exams, the university accommodates headsets and screen reader programs for visually impaired test-takers. UGM also aims to accommodate disability-friendly facilities in all campus buildings, allow for curriculum integration, and specialised services provided by the Disability Services Unit under the Integrated Service Unit (ULT).
UGM provides targeted access and empowerment programs—such as mentoring, leadership development, UKM Peduli Difabel initiatives, and disability-focused occupational health and safety seminars—to support students with disabilities and promote broader disability awareness across campus.
