Yogyakarta, 23/7/2025 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again held its postgraduate graduation ceremony for the fourth period of the 2024/2025 academic year on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. The event took place at the 7th-floor Auditorium of the Soegondo Building, FIB UGM, and was attended by faculty leaders, lecturers, and the families of graduates, creating a solemn and heartfelt atmosphere.
In this period, the Master’s Program in Literature successfully graduated three graduates, one of whom was Maharanny Setiawan Poetri, who earned the distinction of being the fastest graduate.
Maharanny was enrolled in the ‘by research’ program starting from the even semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The ‘by research’ program is a special program within the Master’s Program ofLiterature that offers a curriculum more focused on research and requires fewer coursework credits compared to the regular program. One key difference between the ‘by research’ and the regular program is that applicants for the ‘by research’ program must submit a thesis proposal as part of the admission requirements. This program is designed for students who already have a strong research focus and are prepared to engage intensively in the thesis-writing process from the beginning of their studies.
With strong dedication and perseverance, Maharanny completed her postgraduate studies in just three semesters. Her achievement demonstrates that completing a graduate program in a short period is not impossible, provided there is commitment, discipline, and a clear research direction. Her accomplishment serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking to pursue their academic journey effectively and purposefully.
Maharanny’s success also reflects the flexibility and innovation of the Master’s Program of Literature in responding to the diverse academic needs of its students. The existence of the ‘by research’ program provides an opportunity for students to undertake their graduate studies in a more structured and efficient manner, without compromising the academic standards expected of a master’s program graduate. Congratulations to all graduates of the Master’s Program of Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, for the fourth graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year. May the knowledge and experience gained during your studies serve as a valuable foundation for your future endeavors.
By: Marsya Kamila/Public Relations, Master’s Program of Literature
