The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an Orientation Program for New Graduate Students as the starting point of the academic journey for Master’s and Doctoral students in the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
The event opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., who warmly welcomed all participants. “Welcome, I hope you can go through this well. Wishing you all success,” she said.
This year, the Master’s Program in Philosophy admitted 29 new students, including five international students from Timor Leste and six students in the first cohort of the Fast Track Program. This number marks the highest intake compared to previous years. The Fast Track Program is an academic innovation that enables students to continue their studies from undergraduate to master’s level in a shorter period without compromising educational quality. This initiative is expected to produce excellent and high-quality human resources who are responsive to the needs of the times.
Meanwhile, the Doctoral Program in Philosophy welcomed seven new students, an increase compared to the intake in 2024.
The orientation featured a presentation on academic ethics by Dr. Rizal Mustansyir, M.Hum., followed by a session on UGM’s identity and values by Dr. Heri Santoso, S.S., M.Hum. The curriculum was introduced by the Head of the Master’s Program, Dr. Ridwan Ahmad Sukri, S.S., M.Hum., and the Head of the Doctoral Program, Dr. Lailiy Muthmainnah, S.Fil., M.A.
Through this program, new students are expected to gain a deeper understanding of the vision, mission, and academic culture of the Faculty of Philosophy, UGM. Moreover, they are prepared to pursue an education that emphasizes not only academic excellence but also moral integrity and social responsibility.