The Faculty of Philosophy is expected to produce scholars who have fundamental and thorough knowledge. On the one hand they are truly trained to think critically, logically, integratively, and on the other hand they are able to integrate and apply their respective expertise in the unity of life, especially to the people of Indonesia who are developing.

Knowledge of philosophy applies not only as a continuation and completeness of mental development in terms of personal expertise, but also in the context of fostering and developing the culture of the Indonesian people.

The study program of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada as an educational institution produces graduates or Bachelor of Philosophy who have competencies in accordance with academic quality standards. This competence is achieved through providing opportunities for students to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding, skills, abilities and attitudes that are in accordance with the field of philosophy. The competencies of philosophy graduates are:

1. Having extensive insight and deep understanding of the problems of philosophy (philosophical principles; history of philosophy; method, theory, and concept; branches and schools of philosophy) also specifically in the fields of religion and culture; science and technology; social politics; and ethics with a Pancasila perspective in the global era.
2. Having the ability to reflect, analyze and synthesize, interpret and evaluate various kinds of theories and practical problems in the fields of religion and culture; science and technology, social politics; and philosophical ethics or in the Pancasila perspective.
3. Have the ability to research, apply the results of research, solve various problems in people's lives and science philosophically and communicate in the field of philosophy both verbally and in writing at the local, national, and international levels.
4. Having the ability to compile concepts of philosophy of thought and philosophy of Pancasila, and convey ideas comprehensively.