The required documents for applicants to the Specialist Dentist Education Program (PPDGS), Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, are as follows:
| No. | Registration Files | Register Online | Sent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Original Bachelor and Dentist Profession certificate; | PDF softcopy | Legalized photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 2 | Academic transcripts for the Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Dentist Program, with the following GPA requirements: ≥ 2.50 on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) for graduates from A-accredited study programs; or ≥ 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) for B-accredited programs; or ≥ 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) for C-accredited programs | PDF softcopy | Legalized photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 3 | Curriculum Vitae | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 copies |
| 4 | Study Program Accreditation Certificate at the Bachelor’s level (or equivalent), with the following provisions: the accreditation must be current and valid, proven by a scanned accreditation certificate or a screenshot from the website of the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT)/LAM-PTKes; study programs undergoing reaccreditation must provide proof of submission receipt to BAN-PT/LAM-PTKes issued by the relevant university (letters issued by the university are not accepted); graduates from overseas universities must submit an equivalency decree from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (KEMDIKBUD) as a substitute for the accreditation certificate | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 5 | Valid potential test certificate (maximum 2 years from the date of issuance). The committee only accepts potential test results: – Type: PAPs UGM | Score: 500 | Example of a UGM Postgraduate Academic Potential Test Certificate (PAP) and Test Schedule – Type: TPDA PLTI | Score: 500 | Example of PLTI Basic Academic Potential Test Certificate and Test Schedule – Type: BAPPENAS Academic Potential Test (TPA) | Score: 500 | Example of Bappenas Academic Potential Test Certificate and Test Schedule | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 6 | Valid English language proficiency test certificate (maximum 2 years from the date of issuance of the certificate). The committee only accepts English proficiency test results: – Type: AcEPT UGM | Score: 209 | Example of an Academic English Proficiency Test (AcEPT) Certificate and Test Schedule – Type: TOEP PLTI | Score: 45 | Example of Test of English Proficiency (TOEP) Certificate and Test Schedule – Type: International English Testing System (IELTS) | Score: 4.5 | International English Testing System (IELTS) Certificate Example and IDP IELTS Test Schedule, British Council IELTS Test Schedule, IALF IELTS Test Schedule – Type: Internet-Based (iBT) TOEFL | Score: 45 | TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) Certificate Example and Test Schedule – Type: Institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL | Score: 450 | Example of an Institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL Certificate and Test Schedule | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 7 | Confidential recommendations from 2 (two) people who know the prospective student from previous educational programs, Academic Supervisors and/or other people who are considered authorized, for example the applicant's superior at work. The UM UGM Committee will send a link to provide recommendations online to the recommender via email. Please ensure the recommender's email address is valid and active; | ||
| 8 | Projection of prospective student's desire to participate in the Specialist Program which includes, among other things, planned research topics/interests as well as reasons and hopes for participating in the chosen program, planned research topics, and plans after completing studies (format can be downloaded here); Thesis research proposal*/essay writing/other special requirements required by the study program. | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 9 | Study permit/assignment letter from the employing institution for applicants who are currently employed (format downloadable here) | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 10 | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Cooperation Agreement (PKS) or Determination Letter as Scholarship Recipient that is still valid (especially for cooperation pathway applicants); | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 11 | Applicants for the Orthodontics Study Program, Dental Conservation Study Program and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Study Program have clinical work experience of at least one year as proven by a certificate from the place of work; | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 12 | Photocopy of valid STR; | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 13 | Applicants for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Study Program, at the time of selection, the maximum age of prospective students is 35 years; | – | |
| 14 | Healthy Body Certificate; | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 15 | Police certificate; | PDF softcopy | Photocopy of 3 sheets |
| 16 | Document Statement of Authenticity Document (downloadable format here). | PDF softcopy | Original 3 sheets |
Study Programs/Faculties/Graduate Schools can determine GPA standards, potential tests, and English language skills higher than those required by the University.
Application Process
- Register online via: https://admissions.ugm.ac.id/
- Document Submission
Application documents must be submitted after completing the online registration process.
All documents must be prepared in three (3) copies.
Each set must include proof of online registration and be placed in a snelhecter folder with the following color codes:
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: black
- Orthodontics: red
- Prosthodontics: green
- Periodontics: yellow
- Conservative Dentistry: gray
- Pediatric Dentistry: pink
- Oral Medicine: purple
- Dental Radiology: brown
- Master’s Program in Clinical Dental Science: blue
Example:
If an applicant selects Orthodontics as first choice and Prosthodontics as second choice, then:
Two (2) sets should use red folders, One (1) set should use a green folder
Documents must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Specialist Dentist Education Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, or sent to:
Sekretariat PPDGS FKG UGM
Jl. Denta 1, Sekip Utara
Yogyakarta 55281
- Notification of invitation for the student admission selection test for the Specialist Dentist Education Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, will be sent to the participant's email account listed in the online registration data.
- Further Information: Contact: (0274) 547130 / 085229622442 / 081328728328
Graduate Program Admission Schedule (Fall Semester 2026/2027)
| No | The | Intake 1 | Intake 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration | 3 February – 2 April 2026 | 3 April – 4 May 2026 |
| 2 | Payment of registration fees | According to the schedule stated in each payment code | |
| 3 | Tes Substantif | April 9: Written test (online) April 13–14: MMPI & Medical Check-Up April 15: Interview April 16: Program exam (1st choice) April 17: Program exam (2nd choice) | May 12: Written test (online) May 18–19: MMPI May 20: Interview May 21: Program exam (1st choice) May 22: Program exam (2nd choice) |
| 4 | Announcement of selection results | 22 April 2026 | 3 June 2026 |
| 5 | Online registration for those accepted | 23-30 April 2026 | 4-10 June 2026 |
| 6 | Document verification results | 1 May 2026 | 17 June 2026 |
| 7 | Tuition payment (UKT) | 1-29 May 2026 | 17 June - 7 July 2026 |
| 8 | Start of academic activities | 18 August 2026 | |
