Yogyakarta, May 22, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an evaluation meeting for its student exchange programs. These programs are the result of collaboration between FIB UGM and its national and international partner universities. The meeting, which took place in the Multimedia Room, was conducted in view of the upcoming conclusion of teaching and learning activities for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
The evaluation was attended by the Dean of FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni. The forum also invited national and international exchange students, including master’s and doctoral students specifically for the international cohort.
The participants of the exchange program for this academic year came from various domestic and international partner universities. International students were registered from Kokushikan University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, National Chengchi University, University of Naples L’Orientale, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Palacky University Olomouc, Kobe University, and Daito Bunka University. From the international postgraduate level, students attended from the Doctorate in Humanities, Doctorate in Anthropology, Master in Anthropology, Master in Linguistics, Master in Archaeology, and Master in Literature programs. Meanwhile, national students came from Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Universitas Udayana, and Universitas Andalas.
In his remarks, Professor Setiadi expressed his appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm throughout their studies. He emphasized the academic excellence and supportive social environment within the faculty that facilitate the students’ learning process.
“FIB is the right choice for all of you, especially international students. In addition to having various departments where courses can be taken even if they do not strictly align with your major, FIB also offers a wide range of student activities that you can participate in to get to know each other’s backgrounds and cultures,” Professor Setiadi said.
During the main session of the meeting, several students shared their evaluations, impressions, and feedback. Student representatives from various partner universities shared their valuable experiences, input for program improvement, and the positive impressions they gained while participating in the exchange and studying at FIB UGM.
This evaluation meeting is a crucial step in maintaining and enhancing the quality of student exchange programs in the future. By strengthening academic partnerships across nations and regions, FIB UGM continues to strive toward creating an adaptive learning space and supporting equal access to quality education that respects global cultural diversity.
[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Candra Solihin]
