Fakultas Geografi UGM

Name

Fakultas Geografi UGM

Legal name

Fakultas Geografi Universitas Gadjah Mada

Website

https://geo.ugm.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Geography and Geospatial Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMABAI

Earth Science & Geoscience Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAAAD

Experiential & Field-Based Study Abroad (Research, Field Schools, Practicums)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYBPAMANAM

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Maps, Location & Navigation Platforms

SECONDARYEDAIAIAJ

Faculty-Led Study Tours & Embedded Short Programs (Home Institution-Led)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAAAA

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYBPAHAIAB

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Higher education
• Geography programs
• Geospatial sciences
• Remote sensing training
• Environmental studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Yogyakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and academic fees across undergraduate (Sarjana), postgraduate (Magister), and doctoral (Doktor) programs. Funded through Indonesian national university admission systems (SNBP/SNBT) and international student programs.
2. Research Grants and Partnerships: Funding received from international organizations (IRD, CNRS, UNCCD, GIZ, Packard Foundation), government agencies, and research collaborations for specific research projects, workshops, and community service programs.
3. Community Service and Training: Revenue from specialized training programs such as RS and GIS peatland training for government agencies (Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Aceh Barat, KLHK), BUMDes School, and other professional development courses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fakultas Geografi UGM operates as the academic faculty of geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada, delivering undergraduate (Sarjana), master's (Magister), and doctoral (Doktor) degree programs in Environmental Geography, Cartography and Remote Sensing, and Regional Development. It also runs the PUSPICS geospatial research center, publishes the International Journal of Geography, organizes international academic events (OLGENAS International Geolympiad, ICERM), and provides contract-based geospatial training and community service programs.

Product overview

Fakultas Geografi UGM operates as an academic faculty within Universitas Gadjah Mada offering a comprehensive range of educational programs at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The faculty specializes in geography, environmental studies, cartography, remote sensing, and regional development. Key programs include Geografi Lingkungan, Kartografi dan Penginderaan Jauh, and Pembangunan Wilayah at the undergraduate level, with corresponding master's specializations and a doctoral program. Beyond academics, the faculty runs PUSPICS (geospatial research center), Virtual Office Akademik (student services platform), and Kanal Pengetahuan (knowledge repository), along with training programs like Summer Course Eco-DRR. Research initiatives include the Indonesia Seagrass Map project and various international collaborations in environmental management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Studi Geografi Lingkungan (Undergraduate) Undergraduate (Sarjana) academic program studying human-environment interactions and environmental management, delivered on-campus at the Yogyakarta campus.
• Program Studi Kartografi dan Penginderaan Jauh (Undergraduate) Undergraduate (Sarjana) academic program specializing in cartography and remote sensing, covering geospatial data acquisition, processing, and visualization for prospective geospatial scientists.
• Program Studi Pembangunan Wilayah (Undergraduate) Undergraduate (Sarjana) academic program focusing on regional development planning and geographic information systems for spatial development, for prospective regional planners.
• International Undergraduate Program (IUP) English-language undergraduate program offering international students exposure to geography studies at UGM, accessible via the dedicated IUP portal and IISMA mobility scheme.
• Program Studi Magister Geografi Master's (Magister) academic program providing advanced studies in geographic research methodology for graduates seeking postgraduate qualifications.
• Program Studi Magister Geografi Minat Pembangunan Wilayah Master's (Magister) academic program specializing in regional development planning for postgraduate students.
• Program Studi Magister Geografi Minat MPPDAS Master's (Magister) academic program specializing in integrated watershed management (MPPDAS) and physical geography for postgraduate students.
• Program Studi Magister Penginderaan Jauh Master's (Magister) academic program specializing in remote sensing science and applications for postgraduate students.
• Program Studi Doktor Geografi Doctoral (Doktor) academic program in geography for advanced research and academic scholarship, supporting the faculty's research mission.
• PUSPICS Geospatial Technology Center Research and service center implementing geospatial technology for remote sensing, GIS, and geoinformation applications, including peatland studies and environmental monitoring for government and research clients.
• Professional Geospatial Training for Government Agencies Contract-based professional training program in remote sensing and GIS for peatland mapping and environmental monitoring, delivered to government agencies such as KLHK and DLHK Aceh Barat.
• BUMDes School Community Training Community service training program for village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) and village communities, focused on economic development and SDG-aligned initiatives.
• Summer Course on Eco-DRR and CCA Annual international short course on ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, delivered hybrid format for international students and professionals.
• Indonesia Seagrass Map Project National research project producing a standardized framework and implementation plan for mapping Indonesian seagrass meadows using Google Earth Engine and Random Forest classification, funded by the Packard Foundation.
• International Journal of Geography Academic journal publishing peer-reviewed research in geography and environmental studies for the international academic community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ alumni contributing to geography and geospatial professions across Indonesia and internationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UN-HabitatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati represented Indonesia at the UN-Habitat Global Expert Working Group meeting on International Guidelines for People-Centered Smart Cities, held in Strasbourg, France in April 2024.
• Chiba University (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tripartite double-degree doctoral program in Geography involving Faculty of Geography UGM, BMKG (Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency), and Chiba University. Includes joint research visits (January 2024) and collaboration toward Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnerships).
• University of Tasmania (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UniGO (University Global Opportunity) Program in January 2024, involving 17 students and 2 lecturers from UTas and UGM exploring sustainability topics in Yogyakarta, DIY.
• The University of Queensland (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023International collaboration on Indonesia Seagrass Map project. Associate Prof. Christiaan Roelfsema and Dr. Mitchell Lyons served as expert trainers for field data collection techniques and Google Earth Engine/Random Forest classification methods.
• United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Collaboration on G20 Global Land Initiatives including the Stocktaking Workshop (November 2023) and development of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Land Restoration. UGM committed to continued collaboration with UNCCD through webinars with SEARCA, SEAMEO, AUN, and DAAD, and Training of Trainers for government officials.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Partnership for remote sensing and GIS training on peatland mapping and modeling for government agencies. GIZ supported the 5-day training program at Universitas Syiah Kuala in September 2023, involving 42 participants from DLHK Aceh Barat and KLHK.
• Flinders University, Seoul National University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kobe University, Chinese Academy of ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023International keynote and invited speakers at ICERM 2023 (5th International Conference on Environmental Resources Management), supporting knowledge exchange in water resources management and sustainable livelihood.
• National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Academic excursion for 3 NTNU lecturers and 26 students to Yogyakarta and Central Java in August 2023, organized in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Semarang. Included visits to Parangtritis Geomaritime Science Park, Reservoir Jatibarang, and Mangrove edupark.
• Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Partner in Eco-DRR Summer Course and G20 Global Land Initiatives workshops, supporting knowledge exchange and capacity building in sustainable agriculture and land management.
• Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Active member since 2017; focal point for Asia-Pacific PEDRR regional network. Contributed to Certificate Course on Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience via MOOC. Dr. Dyah Rahmawati Hizbaron serves as Asia-Pacific focal point.
• Fukuoka Women's University (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Host of CASEUF (Consortium of ASEAN-EU-Fukuoka Universities) Summer Programme 2023. Student exchange involving 30 participants from UGM, Ateneo de Manila University, Thammasat University, Mahidol University, University of Manchester, and Fukuoka Women's University.
• Flinders University (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Delegation visit in May 2023 involving deans from FISIPOL, FAPERTA, and Faculty of Geography (represented by Dr. Dyah Rahmawati Hizbaron) to strengthen academic cooperation and research partnerships.
• Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) and CNRS (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022LMI-SIR (International Joint Laboratories - Subduction and Associated Risks) collaboration between 2022-2027, involving the GIS Laboratory and Environmental Geomorphology and Disaster Mitigation Laboratory. Funded by IRD and CNRS, involving 8 French universities (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, CNRS, IPGP, LMV, Université Paris Cité, Université Clermont-Auvergne, Université Savoie Mont Blanc) and 10 Indonesian institutions. Theme: Indonesian Subduction and Associated Risks.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Department of Geography, Universitas Indonesia: Geography department at Indonesia's other flagship public university. Directly comparable as a higher-education geography program competing for the same SNBP/SNBT domestic talent pool and similar postgraduate applicants.
• Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Hosts geography-related programs with a stronger engineering and remote-sensing orientation. Comparable in producing geospatial talent and competing for Indonesia's top STEM undergraduates.
• Department of Geography, Universitas Diponegoro: Geography program at a leading Indonesian public university with similar coastal/maritime and environmental geography focus. Competes for the same student segments and government research contracts in Central Java.
• Faculty of Geography, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta: Geography faculty at a major private Indonesian university. Comparable program structure and competes for undergraduate geography applicants, though with a different funding model (private vs. state).
• Department of Geography Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta: Geography education program at Indonesia's leading teacher-training university. Adjacent curriculum in geography and earth sciences, partially overlapping in training future geography teachers and competing for Yogyakarta-region applicants.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Geography, National University of Singapore: Premier Southeast Asian geography department offering similar undergraduate to PhD pathways with strong emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, and environmental research. Comparable as a regional benchmark for international student recruitment and research collaboration.
• School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland: Large Australian geography/earth sciences school. Already an active collaboration partner on the Indonesia Seagrass Map and comparable in remote sensing, GIS, and tropical marine research themes.

Regional players

• Department of Geography, Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's leading geography department with comparable programs in environment, GIS, and disaster studies. Regional peer in Southeast Asia serving a similar student profile and competing for regional postgraduate talent.

Emerging players

• School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences, University of Tasmania: Geography school with strong focus on sustainability and marine/coastal research. Already a partner via the UniGO program and partially comparable in Eco-DRR and seagrass/marine research themes.

Others

• Badan Informasi Geospasial (BIG): Indonesia's national geospatial information agency. Not a competitor but a key counterpart and customer for faculty graduates, training, and applied research — overlaps in remote-sensing and GIS themes and represents the primary national demand source.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/geografiugm

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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