The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, hosted a study visit from a group of students from Sidoarjo State Secondary School No. 4 on Wednesday, 8 June 2026. The event, which took place in the Poerbatjaraka Building Auditorium, was attended by around 100 students and accompanying teachers who wished to gain a closer insight into the academic environment and the atmosphere of university life at FIB UGM. This visit served as an important opportunity for the students to gather first-hand information on humanities degree programmes, supporting facilities, and the future career prospects for graduates.
The high level of enthusiasm was evident right from the start of the event, with students listening intently to every presentation given by the faculty members. As the question-and-answer session began, the atmosphere became even more interactive, with students posing a range of critical questions regarding the new student admissions process. One particularly interesting moment occurred when a student enthusiastically enquired about special admission routes, asking, “Does UGM offer a ‘golden ticket’ for secondary school pupils?” This question reflected the students’ strong motivation and ambition to succeed in the highly competitive admissions process at UGM.
In response to this question, the faculty explained that UGM does not recognise the term ‘instant golden ticket’, but is committed to a fair and transparent selection process through the national admission routes (SNBP and SNBT) and the UGM Independent Entrance Examination (UM UGM). Nevertheless, UGM places great value on students with outstanding achievements through the Outstanding Talent Search (PBUB) scheme. Through the PBUB pathway, students’ talents and abilities in the fields of sport, the arts, science and technology, and religion at national level will be given special weighting in the assessment process, thereby increasing their chances of admission.
The study visit concluded with a group photograph in front of the Poerbatjaraka Building and an exchange of souvenirs between the school and the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) at UGM. It is hoped that, through this activity, the students from State Senior High School 4 Sidoarjo will return home with strong motivation and reliable information to prepare themselves to become part of the Gadjah Mada Muda community.
[Author: Humas FIB, Zaidan Abdurrahman]
