In the first quarter of 2026, the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), officially graduated 17 undergraduate students. This cohort consists of 11 graduates from the Architecture Study Program and 6 graduates from the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Study Program. The February 2026 graduation period marks an important milestone for students who have successfully completed their academic journey.
From the Architecture Study Program, graduates achieved a GPA ranging from 3.10 to 3.70, with an average GPA of 3.42. The highest GPA was earned by Raihan Lazuardi Suyono (Class of 2021), who achieved a GPA of 3.70. The average study duration was 4 years and 11 months, while the fastest completion time was 4 years and 1 month, accomplished by Bening Putri Kasandra. The youngest graduate in this period was Chantal Maheeyaridy, aged 21 years and 10 months.
Two Architecture graduates earned the distinction of cum laude, while nine others graduated with a “very satisfactory” predicate. These graduates completed their academic requirements and participated in the official graduation approval sessions held on September 26, 2025; November 28, 2025; and January 19, 2026.
The Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Study Program also demonstrated outstanding academic achievements. Graduates recorded GPAs ranging from 3.55 to 3.63, with an average GPA of 3.59. The highest GPA in this program was achieved by Maulina Nadya, who earned a GPA of 3.63. The fastest study duration, 4 years and 3 months, was completed by three students from the Class of 2021: Indra Dewanto, Maulina Nadya, and Ahnaf Fairuz Syifa. The youngest graduate in this program was Dhifan Rizqon Kusuma Djenie, aged 21 years and 6 months.
Four URP graduates earned the distinction of cum laude, while two others graduated with a “very satisfactory” predicate. These graduates participated in the official graduation approval sessions held on July 31, 2025; November 28, 2025; and January 19, 2026.
The graduation of these students reflects DTAP FT UGM’s strong commitment to producing outstanding and competent graduates who are ready to contribute to the fields of architecture and urban and regional planning. Their achievements also demonstrate the department’s contribution to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education, SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities. Through strong and relevant education, DTAP FT UGM continues to prepare professionals capable of delivering inclusive, sustainable, and impactful solutions for the built environment and society at large.
Reported by Rindi Dwi Cahyati
