Yogyakarta, June 3, 2025, The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again received formal recognition for its commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of higher education. Two of its postgraduate programs—the Master’s Program in Biology and the Doctoral Program in Biology—have been awarded the highest accreditation status, “Unggul” (Excellent), by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Natural and Formal Sciences (LAMSAMA). This recognition is based on Decree No. 134/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/D/VI/2025, effective from June 3, 2025 to June 2, 2030, for the Doctoral Program in Biology, and Decree No. 144/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/M/VI/2025, effective from June 5, 2025 to June 4, 2030, for the Master’s Program in Biology.
This achievement reflects the outcome of a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of academic program implementation, including institutional governance, the quality of human resources, outcomes-based curriculum, internal quality assurance systems, research output and performance, graduate relevance, and the programs’ contributions to the advancement of science and the resolution of strategic national and global issues.
The site assessment, conducted by the LAMSAMA assessor team from May 25 to 28, 2025, included a direct review of academic operations, research and learning facilities, and the active involvement of stakeholders, including alumni and external partners.
This accreditation strengthens the standing of both the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biology as leading programs in tropical biology and reinforces the Faculty of Biology UGM’s efforts toward realizing its vision as a world-class, research-based higher education institution rooted in Indonesia’s rich biodiversity. This accomplishment also aligns with Universitas Gadjah Mada’s broader commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education.