International Undergraduate Program (IUP)
The IUP Pharmacy students are expected to attend a mandatory exchange program for 1-6 months at international partner universities. The program will include attending regular classes or participating in research assignments under joint supervision between UGM and partner universities. The students are also encouraged to participate in international short programs (3-4 weeks), including lecture series, summer courses, conferences, or seminars. Exchange programs and collaborative activities are held with partner universities in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands. With access to international mobility opportunities, internships, and collaborations, students gain invaluable global exposure.
Our latest activities of International Academic Exposure as part of our mandatory course could be shown by several of these students’ experiences:
Mobility Program at Istanbul, Türkiye
In 2023 to early 2024, five of IUP Pharmacy students Class of 2021 took winter course at Istanbul Aydin University. Getting their first experience of international academic exposure from Türkiye’s education perspective including the cross-cultural understanding to engage with multi-national society.
Mobility Program at Groningen, The Netherlands
IUP Pharmacy students class of 2021 successfully participatedin Student Exchange at University of Groningen for three months long from September until November 2024. This program is a collaborative effort between Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen (UG) for exchange of value and enhancing academic capabilities from different approach across the country from Dutch curriculum especially in terms of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Mobilit
y Program at Chiba, Japan
As the2021 class have met the year of implementing the International Academic Exposure in 2024, the students have experienced the mobility program activity at Chiba Cancer Center Research Institution, at Chiba City, Japan with the time duration from September to December 2024. They have applied the direct study and practice in learning culture cell research with Japanese expert researchers.
Enrolling in the IUP Pharmacy UGM program provides exceptional opportunities for students to gain global exposure and develop their academic potential. Through mandatory exchange programs, collaborative research projects, and short-term international initiatives, students can engage with renowned partner universities worldwide, such as those in the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, and beyond. These experiences foster both professional growth and a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and advanced pharmaceutical practices. The program empowers students with the skills and global perspective necessary to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
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IUP Pharmacy in Brief
As one of the oldest faculties at UGM, the Faculty of Pharmacy has a long history of graduating alumni with excellent performances in the area of pharmacy. A wide range of alumni workplaces covers community pharmacies/drug stores, primary healthcare, hospitals, pharmaceutical and herbal industries, non-government organizations (NGOs), and government bodies.
The Faculty of Pharmacy continuously maintains its tradition by graduating students with qualifications to study and work abroad. In 2021, the Faculty of Pharmacy launched its IUP to fulfill the global need of citizens that can work across borders. In recent years, many Indonesian pharmaceutical companies have been expanding overseas. Vice versa, many international companies (pharmaceutical industries or hospitals) are trying to enter Indonesia to compete for the Indonesian market. Thus, it is important to provide higher education of pharmacy targeting globally-oriented students.