Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) is a private university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, affiliated to the Muhammadiyah Islamic Organization. Founded in 1984, the university is known for its excellence in education, research and social services. Here are some detailed information about UMY:

Overview

Name: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY)

Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Nature: Private University

Established: 1984

Mission and Vision

Mission: To cultivate graduates with ethics, professional competence and leadership to promote social progress and national development by providing high-quality education, research and social services.

Vision: To become a university with an international reputation and achieve excellence in education, research and social services, especially in the fields of social responsibility, innovation and sustainable development.

Disciplines and Courses

Colleges: UMY has several colleges and departments covering a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

College of Economics and Business

College of Engineering

College of Law

College of Medicine

College of Information and Communication Technology

College of Social and Political Sciences

College of Humanities

College of Education

College of Tourism and Hotel Management

College of Health Sciences

Courses: Courses are offered at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels. Courses cover a wide range of fields from economics, business, engineering, law, medicine to information technology, social sciences, humanities, education, tourism and hotel management, and health sciences.

Advantages and Features

Academic Reputation: UMY enjoys a good academic reputation in Indonesia, especially in the fields of economics, engineering, law and medicine.

Research and Innovation: Attach importance to scientific research and technological innovation, with multiple research centers to support interdisciplinary research projects.

International Cooperation: Established cooperative relations with many international universities and research institutions, providing international exchanges, joint research and dual degree programs.

Faculty: Has a team of highly qualified teachers, many professors have rich experience and research results in their respective fields.

Well-equipped facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching and research facilities, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and student dormitories.

Community Service: Actively participate in community service and support local development through various projects, especially in education, health and social welfare.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: Usually requires completion of high school education and pass entrance examinations or qualification reviews. For international students, language scores (such as TOEFL or IELTS) may also be required.

Postgraduate: Usually requires an undergraduate degree and may need to pass specific entrance examinations or interviews. Specific admission requirements may vary depending on the course.

Accreditation and Recognition

UMY is recognized by the Indonesian government and the courses it offers meet the country's educational standards. Many professional courses have also obtained relevant industry and international certifications.

International Rankings

UMY is usually ranked between 1001-1200 in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

UMY also has a certain ranking in the QS Asian University Rankings.

In the QS subject rankings, UMY has a certain reputation in certain fields such as economics, engineering and medicine.

Campus Facilities

Facilities: Comprehensive teaching and research facilities are provided, including libraries, laboratories, computer centers, sports facilities and student dormitories.

Accommodation: Dormitory facilities are provided for students, especially for out-of-town students.

Extracurricular Activities: Students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities such as student clubs, cultural festivals, sports events, etc. to promote personal all-round development.

Social Impact

UMY has made important contributions to the socio-economic development of Yogyakarta Special Region and even Indonesia as a whole through its educational programs, research and social service activities. Many alumni hold important positions in economics, engineering, law, medicine and other fields, and have a positive impact on local and national development.

Other Information

UMY actively participates in international organizations and projects and has cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions.

The school also regularly holds international conferences and seminars to promote academic exchanges and international cooperation.