Yogyakarta, May 20, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) held a celebratory graduation ceremony for the Undergraduate Program Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The event, which took place at the Poerbatjaraka Auditorium of FIB UGM, officially released 115 new graduates.
Overall, the average Grade Point Average (GPA) of the faculty’s graduates for this period reached 3.71 out of a 4.00 scale. Meanwhile, the average study period for students to complete their undergraduate education was exactly four years. Based on the distribution data per study program, the Indonesian Language and Literature program produced the highest number of graduates with 18 students, followed closely by Arabic Literature with 17 students.
The Arabic Literature Study Program took the spotlight in this graduation period after successfully securing three individual award categories at once. The Best Graduate title was awarded to Sayyidah Khalimatussakdiah with an outstanding GPA of 3.97. The Fastest Graduate category was achieved by Rangga Rayhan Paristyo, who completed his studies in 3 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Meanwhile, the Youngest Graduate award was presented to Akifatul Farizah, who successfully graduated at the age of 21 years and 5 months.
The Dean of FIB UGM, Professor Setiadi, expressed high appreciation for these extraordinary achievements. He stated that the proud accomplishments at the Period III FIB Graduation came from the Arabic Literature Study Program. Professor Setiadi also emphasized the crucial role of educators in the students’ success.
“The top three graduate categories originate from the Arabic Literature Study Program, namely the Best Graduate, the Fastest Graduate, and the Youngest Graduate. Certainly, this achievement is inseparable from the contributions of the lecturers who have educated and guided them to successfully graduate today,” Professor Setiadi remarked during his welcoming speech.
The graduation of these new humanities scholars marks the first step of their tangible contributions to society. The academic success and study period efficiency demonstrated by the graduates reflect the success of a high-quality and inclusive education system. Equipped with a strong academic foundation, this young generation is expected to be ready as driving agents who bring a positive impact on socio-cultural advancement and sustainable community welfare in the future.
[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Candra Solihin]
