The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a collaborative activity and introduced its International Undergraduate Program (IUP) at Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School, Songkhla, Thailand, on Wednesday, 11 December 2025. This activity was part of the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to internationalize education and expand its global academic collaboration networks.
The program was held at Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School, located at 93/2 Moo 1 Samnuktaew Sub-district, Sadao District, Songkhla, Thailand 90120. On this occasion, the Faculty of Biology UGM was represented by two delegates: Prof. Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, S.Si., M.Sc., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Slamet Widiyanto, S.Si., M.Sc., Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources.
The main agenda of the activity consisted of a presentation and an interactive dialogue on the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM. During the session, the delegates introduced UGM’s education system, highlighted the advantages of the IUP, explained its internationally oriented curriculum, and outlined research opportunities as well as academic and career prospects for graduates. The discussion was highly interactive, covering admission pathways, academic requirements, and the experience of international students at UGM.
The event was attended by 50 Grade 12 students of Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School, along with six school representatives: Okta Mahendra, M.Pd.; Riesta Chania Sandy, S.Pd.; Aswina Waeiso; Nadia Sue-ri; Angkana Lae Lahman; and Wasilah Madeng. The participants showed great enthusiasm, actively asking questions about opportunities to pursue higher education at the Faculty of Biology UGM through its international programs.
Through this activity, the Faculty of Biology UGM aims to increase international students’ interest in pursuing higher education at UGM while strengthening institutional relations with partner schools in Thailand. In the future, this collaboration is expected to develop into broader forms of educational cooperation, including student exchanges and joint academic activities.