IUP UGM key terms

A study program, the academic unit that awards a degree and owns a curriculum. At UGM a candidate applies to a specific Prodi, not merely to the university as a whole.

The faculty or school that houses one or more study programs. Knowing which faculty hosts your target Prodi helps you locate the right registration path and information page.

The degree level of a study program, such as undergraduate (S1), vocational diploma (D3), master's (S2), or doctoral (S3). Each level has separate admission routes, requirements, and schedules.

An admission pathway, meaning the specific channel through which a candidate applies, such as a national test-based route or an independent UGM route. Each pathway carries its own rules and timeline.

The self-managed admission route run directly by UGM rather than by a national centralized body. It typically has its own test, its own registration window, and its own fee structure.

The formal quality rating a study program has earned from an accrediting body. Accreditation status signals program quality and sometimes affects eligibility for scholarships or further study.

A competency-based curriculum that defines what a graduate must be able to do, not just what courses are taught. Program descriptions often list the graduate competencies this curriculum targets.

The graduate profile, a description of the roles and capabilities a program expects its alumni to have. It helps candidates judge whether the program matches their career direction.

The official capacity of a study program, meaning the maximum number of new students it will admit in a given admission cycle. It is usually published per program and per admission pathway.

The share of a program's total capacity allocated to one specific admission pathway. Summing the quotas across pathways should not exceed the program's overall daya tampung.

The number of applicants who actually apply to a given study program in a cycle. Comparing peminat against daya tampung reveals how competitive that program truly is.

The ratio of applicants to available seats for a program, often expressed as one admitted student per N applicants. A higher ratio means fiercer competition for that program.

An international class track within a study program, taught partly or wholly in English and often with different tuition. It usually has its own capacity and admission requirements.

How selective a program is, reflecting the strength of the applicant pool relative to seats. It is judged from historical applicant numbers, score cutoffs, and the ratio of applicants to places.

The minimum score or cutoff used to decide who is eligible for admission to a program. Cutoffs vary by program and by year because they depend on that year's applicant pool.

A candidate's rank among all applicants to a program, based on the selection score. Offers are made from the top down until capacity is filled, so rank matters more than raw score alone.

A scholastic aptitude test measuring reasoning, quantitative, and verbal ability rather than subject memorization. It is a common component of national and institutional admission tests in Indonesia.

A literacy test assessing reading and reasoning over texts, sometimes including numeracy. It complements aptitude testing by measuring how well a candidate understands and uses written information.

The score a candidate earns on the national computer-based written test. It is used by many pathways as a primary selection instrument and is reported per test component.

A collection of evidence about a candidate's prior work or achievements, required by some programs such as arts or design. It is assessed alongside test scores to judge suitability.

An interview stage used by some admission pathways to assess motivation, maturity, and fit with the program. It may be conducted in person or online depending on the pathway's rules.

The official timetable for an admission cycle, covering registration opening and closing, test dates, announcement of results, and the deadline to confirm acceptance.

The online registration process where a candidate creates an account, submits data and documents, and pays the registration fee through the official portal within the stated window.

The scheduled date when selection results are released. Candidates should note it because acceptance usually requires action within a short confirmation period afterward.

The re-registration step a successful candidate must complete to secure a seat. Missing the deadline typically forfeits the offer and frees the place for another applicant.

The non-refundable fee paid to submit an application for a given pathway. It is separate from tuition and varies by pathway and sometimes by program.

The single tuition fee charged per semester, set according to the student's assigned group rather than per credit. It covers the standard study load for the program.

The tuition group a student is placed in, which determines the semester fee. Placement is based on economic capacity evidence submitted during registration, not on academic merit.

The base standard cost of delivering a program per semester, calculated from the program's actual operational needs. UKT groups are set at or below BKT, with higher groups paying closer to it.

The top tuition group, paying the maximum fee a program charges. Candidates should check this figure early because it is the worst-case semester cost if their economic assessment places them there.

A reduction or adjustment of the assigned tuition fee granted when a student's economic circumstances justify it. It usually requires a formal request with supporting evidence after enrollment.

Financial evidence such as salary slips, tax records, or utility bills used to assess a family's ability to pay. Inaccurate or incomplete documents can push a student into a higher tuition group.

The graduation certificate and academic transcript proving completion of prior education. Scanned copies are uploaded at registration, and originals are verified later during re-registration.

The certification of document copies as true to the original by an authorized party. Requirements vary by pathway, so candidates should confirm whether legalized copies are demanded or plain scans suffice.

The participant card issued after successful registration, showing identity and test details. It must be brought to the test venue and is often required to access results.

A formal portrait photo meeting the stated size, background, and recency rules. Non-compliant photos are a common cause of registration rejection or delay, so check the specification before uploading.

A health certificate from a licensed medical professional, required by certain programs. It confirms the candidate meets physical or medical conditions the program considers necessary.