All students of the Applied Bachelor, Bachelor, Professional, and Postgraduate Programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada are hereby informed that re-registration and payment of the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2026/2027 is now open. Students are expected to review the following information carefully and complete the re-registration process on time.

Before submitting any request for a semester leave, reinstatement, study extension, or tuition fee reduction or deferral, students must first obtain written approval through the SMS FT Letter Administration system. Once approval is granted, the relevant submission can be processed through SIMASTER. read more

The Doctoral Architecture Student Association participated in the Kamisan Lesehan Ilmiah with the theme “Sharing Knowledge, Experiences, and Motivation Through Architectural Sketches.”

The topic was presented through the solo exhibition of Prof. Ir. Ikaputra, M. Eng., Ph.D., entitled “A Solo Exhibition: Biographical Sketches of Ikaputra”. Through this exhibition, visitors were invited to explore how sketches can represent more than just lines and drawings. The visit was not only an opportunity to appreciate artworks but also a valuable moment for doctoral architecture students to gain motivation and translate the inspiration into their own creative works. read more

Prof. Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was officially inaugurated as a Professor of Universitas Gadjah Mada on Thursday (June 4) at the UGM Senate Hall. During the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Ikaputra received the Professor’s ceremonial sash from the Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, accompanied by the Chair of the UGM Academic Senate and the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Engineering. read more

The Doctoral Program in Architecture, Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted two Doctoral Candidate Closed Examinations in April and May 2026. These academic activities represent an important stage in the doctoral research process, highlighting architectural studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of urban issues through scientific approaches.

The first closed examination was held on April 6, 2026, for Doctoral Candidate Husna Izzati with the dissertation title “Kontinuitas Identitas Lanskap Pusat Kota Lama Bandung” (Continuity of Landscape Identity in the Old City Center of Bandung). This research explores how the identity of Bandung’s Old City Center landscape was formed, transformed, and maintained throughout the city’s development. Through a qualitative case study approach and historical-morphological analysis, the research reveals that the continuity of landscape identity is not only shaped by physical elements but also by the persistence of functions and symbolic meanings embedded within the urban space. read more

Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., a faculty member of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), served as a keynote speaker in a dissemination event on Spatial Planning Documents covering the Yogyakarta Special Region Spatial Plan (RTRW) 2023–2043 and the Development Strategy for the Sultanate and Duchy Strategic Spatial Units (Satuan Ruang Strategis/SRS) 2023–2043. The event was organized by the Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Adhikari Meeting Room of the Regional Land and Spatial Planning Agency (DISPERTARU DIY). read more

A lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Ir. Ar. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., IAI., AA., served as one of the speakers at the International Collaborative Studio (ICS) 5.0 in 2026. This international program was a collaboration between the Architecture Study Program of Universitas Brawijaya, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and The University of Western Australia (UWA).

On this occasion, Adi Utomo Hatmoko delivered a presentation entitled “Designing a Student Hub,” which discussed the importance of designing communal student spaces as an integral part of the campus environment. The presentation highlighted how a student hub functions not only as an academic support facility, but also as a space for collaboration, social interaction, creativity, and student community development. read more

The Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada once again held a Graduation Farewell Ceremony for students of the Undergraduate Architecture Study Program and the Undergraduate Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Study Program for the May 2026 period. The event served as an appreciation of the students’ academic achievements as they completed their studies and prepared to pursue their professional and academic journeys.

In this period, the Undergraduate Architecture Study Program graduated 4 students who had completed their yudisium process on January 30, 2026, and April 20, 2026. All graduates received the distinction of Sangat Memuaskan (Highly Satisfactory) with an average GPA of 3.27. The highest GPA was achieved by Kurnia Faliandra Wijaya with a GPA of 3.40. Meanwhile, the shortest study period was completed by Nuha Mehrunisa in 4 years and 8 months, while the youngest graduate was Shanata Alfika Nugrahani at the age of 22 years and 7 months. read more

Adi Utomo Hatmoko, a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with his team, won the AAS International Hospital Design Competition located in Panaikang, Panakkukang District, Makassar, South Sulawesi. The competition winners were officially announced at the end of April 2026.

Through their proposal entitled “AAS International Hospital: Infinity in Harmony – Healing, Smart Living, and Human Well-being,” the team introduced the concept of an integrated healthcare development that combines medical services, residential facilities, hospitality functions, and commercial spaces within a modern and interconnected environment. The design was developed with a strong emphasis on user comfort and well-being as the central focus of the project. read more

Prof. Dr. Linda W. Fanggidae, S.T., M.T., an alumna of the Architecture Doctoral Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), cohort of 2016, has been appointed as a Professor at Universitas Nusa Cendana. This achievement highlights the contribution of UGM Architecture doctoral alumni to the development of architectural knowledge in Indonesia.

In her inaugural professorial address delivered on April 8, 2026, Prof. Linda presented a speech entitled “Architecture and Behavior: Building Spaces for the Human Soul, Interpreting from Pruitt-Igoe to Kios Angalai”. The lecture highlights the relationship between architecture, human behavior, and spatial experience, emphasizing that architecture is not merely about physical form, but also about how space shapes human interaction, meaning, and lived experience. read more

The Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Syawalan 1447 H gathering on Monday, March 30, 2026. The event commenced at 10:30 AM (WIB) at Pendopo Tedjo Suminto, DTAP FT UGM, serving as an important occasion to strengthen ties among the entire DTAP community.

The Syawalan was attended by various members of the DTAP academic community, ranging from department leadership to retired members and their families. Attendees included the Head and Secretary of the Department, Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs, active and retired academic staff, active and retired administrative staff, teaching assistants, as well as the extended DTAP family. This cross-generational presence reflects the strong sense of belonging and enduring familial bonds within DTAP. read more