Office of International Affairs, Universitas Gadjah Mada

What Office of International Affairs, Universitas Gadjah Mada does

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) — also known as Kantor Urusan Internasional (KUI) or Subdirectorate of International Collaboration — is the administrative unit within Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia's oldest and largest public research university, responsible for coordinating international academic mobility. Operating under UGM's Directorate of Partnership and Global Relations and headquartered in Yogyakarta, OIA manages over 300 international partner university collaborations, 17+ active consortium memberships (including U21, AUN, ERASMUS+, ASEM, ANSO, and SUIJI), and 125 joint/double-degree programs. Its core functions include activating and maintaining MoUs, facilitating incoming and outgoing student exchanges, administering scholarship programs (Darmasiswa, KNB, TIAS, GMIF), supporting summer courses and the INCiTE Summer School, coordinating passport issuance with the Yogyakarta Immigration Office, and providing visa and legal permit assistance for international visitors.

OIA serves four primary user segments: incoming international students and researchers seeking study or collaboration at UGM (2,400 international students from 97 countries were hosted in 2024), outgoing UGM students pursuing exchange, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities abroad, international visiting lecturers, and UGM community members requiring immigration services. Delivery channels include two physical offices (UGM Main Building 2nd Floor South Wing and Bulaksumur F13), the oia.ugm.ac.id website portal, regional program coordinator email addresses, an online application system at ugm.id/IntExposureApplication, and active participation in conferences such as APAIE. The office is staffed by a Head of Networking Division, Head of Mobility Division, regional program coordinators, immigration staff, and a social media specialist intern, working under Prof. Dr. Puji Astuti as Director of Partnership and Global Relations.

OIA is not a commercial entity and does not generate revenue through its coordination services; operations are funded through UGM's institutional budget and Indonesian government sources. Disclosed program fees (e.g., CLSD International Summer Course 2026 at USD 35–300 for international participants, IDR 450,000–2,500,000 for Indonesian participants) are set by individual program organizers rather than OIA. The underlying technology is a standard university website with no proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities; OIA's competitive value derives from institutional relationships, brand credibility (UGM is ranked #224 in QS 2026), and the structural lock-in created by participation in elite global academic networks.

Name

Office of International Affairs, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Legal name

Office of International Affairs, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Website

https://oia.ugm.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Office of International Affairs is the administrative unit within Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia) that coordinates international academic mobility across 300+ partner universities, managing student exchanges, scholarships, summer courses, double-degree programs, and MoUs for UGM's 61,000 students and global partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education International Mobility Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIABAK

Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

SECONDARYEDAIAAAB

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs

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

SECONDARYEDAIAAAH

Pre-Departure Orientation, Re-Entry & Intercultural Training for Study Abroad

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

Keywords

• International student mobility
• Academic exchange programs
• International scholarship administration
• University partnership coordination
• Summer course programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yogyakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. International Cooperation Coordination Services: OIA provides coordination and facilitation services for international academic collaborations including student exchanges, summer programs, double degree programs, research mobility, and fellowship programs. Revenue is not generated through direct commercial means; operations are funded through Universitas Gadjah Mada's institutional budget and government funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OIA coordinates international academic mobility programs for Universitas Gadjah Mada, facilitating student exchanges (incoming and outgoing), summer courses, double degree programs, scholarships, fellowships, internships, and research collaborations with over 300 international partner universities. The office handles MoU activation, admission processing, visa and permit assistance, accommodation arrangements, and cultural orientation for international students and outgoing UGM students.

Product overview

Office of International Affairs (OIA) operates as an administrative portal for Universitas Gadjah Mada's international programs, not a technology product company. OIA's services encompass student and faculty mobility programs (exchange, summer courses, internships, fellowships), scholarship administration for both incoming international students and outgoing UGM students, double degree programs, and coordination of international collaboration networks. The primary offerings include INCiTE Summer School, Student Exchange Programs, various scholarship programs (GMIF, KNB, TIAS, Darmasiswa), Summer Course offerings across multiple faculties, Fellowship Programs, and membership in 17 international university consortiums. All services are delivered through the oia.ugm.ac.id website portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INCiTE Summer School An intensive international mobility program bringing together students from partner universities worldwide to participate in intercultural competency, innovation, and entrepreneurship education at UGM in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
• Summer Course Programs Various short-term summer course programs offered by different UGM faculties covering diverse topics including AI & Robotics, Post Quantum Cryptography, Tropical Biodiversity, and Child and Adolescent Digital Safety.
• Student Exchange Programs Outgoing mobility programs enabling UGM students to study at partner universities abroad, with options including scholarship-based exchanges, tuition-waived agreements, and short-term programs, processed through the online application portal ugm.id/IntExposureApplication.
• International Scholarships (Incoming) Scholarship programs for international students including Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship, Gadjah Mada International Fellowship (GMIF), Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship, and Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS).
• Double Degree Program Academic program enabling students to earn two degrees from both UGM and an international university within one study period, often funded by LPDP.
• Scholarship Information Services Information dissemination and application support for international scholarships including ASEA-Japan Medical Scholarship, DAAD GROW, Jardine Foundation, and others for UGM students seeking international exposure.
• Fellowship Programs Outgoing fellowship opportunities for UGM lecturers and researchers including SATU Joint Research Scheme, ASEFNextEd Fellowship, and various international teaching fellowships.
• International Summer Internships Short-term internship programs at international institutions such as Sri Eshwar College of Engineering in India, offering technical tracks in Smart Systems/IoT and Applied AI for UGM students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400 international students from 97 countries enrolled at UGM in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 300+ International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM has established collaborations with more than 300 highly reputable international partners across the globe in 2024. These collaborations are intended to strategically implement program developments and expand existing programs, with the primary objective of fostering and fortifying mutual collaborations between UGM and international institutions, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• ASEAN University Network (AUN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUN is an Asian university association consisting of 30 universities in the ten ASEAN countries. UGM participates in AUN Rectors' Meeting, AUN-HPN International Conference, AUN-EEC International Conference, AUN-USR&S Meeting, AUN HRE, AUN/SEED-Net, AUN-ACTS Credit Transfer System, AUN-QA, and AUN-BE activities.
• SEARCA (Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEARCA is a non-profit organization established by SEAMEO in 1966, implementing the Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN) strategy. UGM participates in MS-FSCC Meeting and University Consortium Executive Board Meeting through SEARCA.
• ASEA-UNINET (ASEAN European Academic University Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEA-UNINET is a network of more than 80 universities from 18 different countries, founded in 1994 by universities from Austria, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. UGM participates in ASEA-UNINET Plenary Meeting, Indonesia National Coordination Meeting, and International Community Outreach Program.
• ASEM (Asia – Europe Meeting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEM is a partnership comprising 53 Partners: 30 European and 21 Asian countries, the European Union and the ASEAN Secretariat. UGM participates in ASEM Rectors' Conference as part of this Asia-Europe collaboration framework.
• AIMS (ASEAN International Mobility for Students Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIMS aims to create a vibrant student mobility programme for citizens of all SEAMEO member countries, using mobility as a driver for students to further career prospects and competences. UGM participates in AIMS Steering Committee Meeting.
• SATU Presidents' ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATU provides a venue for academics to share experiences to improve higher education and international cooperation in the region. The International Secretariat is at NCKU. UGM participates in SATU General Assembly and the 2026 SATU Joint Research Scheme (JRS) inviting UGM academic staff to apply as Co-Principal Investigators.
• ProSPER.Net (Promotion of Sustainability in Postgraduate Education and Research Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProSPER.Net is an alliance of leading universities in the Asia-Pacific region committed to integrating sustainable development into postgraduate courses and curricula. UGM participates in ProSPER Net General Assembly, Joint Meeting, and Board Meeting.
• UMAP (University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAP aims for countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve a better understanding of each other's cultural, economic and social systems through enhanced cooperation among higher education institutions and increased mobility of students and staff.
• ERASMUS+ Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM participates in Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) and International Credit Mobility (ICM) programs with EU funding. UGM has been actively participating in 12 CBHE consortiums: REVET, ADVANSE, MS-FSCC, REPESEA, I-HEALTH, SSNS, GECKO, ENHANCE, ICTe-EfS, MESfiA, EASTEM, and HITSEA.
• Universitas 21 (U21)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversitas 21 is a global network of 29 world-leading research-intensive universities. UGM officially joined U21 in 2023 as the first Indonesian university to become a member, sharing resources and co-designing solutions to common challenges with members across Belgium, Chile, South Korea, South Africa, and more.
• UKICIS (UK-Indonesia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKICIS is a UK-Indonesian alliance pioneering research and expertise to build global resilience against pandemics, climate emergency, and natural hazards. The consortium champions Science Diplomacy, strengthening bilateral relationships between the UK and Indonesia through scientific collaboration.
• ANSO (Alliance of International Scientific Organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANSO is a non-profit international scientific organization founded in 2018 based on Belt and Road Initiative principles for shared development and UN SDGs achievement. UGM became an official member of ANSO in 2021.
• The Future Human Welfare Hub (UGM-UG Hub) with University of GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM and University of Groningen co-create the UGM-UG Hub within the theme 'The Future Human Welfare Hub,' building on deep partnership history. The Hub aims to co-create sustainable alternative innovations and solutions to pursue future human welfare from the pillars of education, research, and community outreach.
• INUCoST (Indonesia-Netherlands Universities Consortium on Sustainable Futures)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINUCoST connects universities in Indonesia and the Netherlands, focusing on urgent societal issues in education and research. Consortium includes UGM, UI, ITB, UNAIR, UNMUL (Indonesia) and Leiden University, TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), with focus on Energy Transformation, Urban Biodiversity, and Smart City & AI.
• SUIJI (Six University Initiative Japan-Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM has been a member of SUIJI since 2011, together with IPB, UNHAS (Indonesia) and Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi University (Japan). The consortium contributes to agricultural development and protection of biological resources in tropical areas, organizing SUIJI-SLP, SUIJI-JP-Ms (Joint Program for Master), and SUIJI-JP-Dc (Joint Program for Doctor) with international student exchange and collaborative research.
• ACP (Asian Cooperative Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP Consortium was launched in 2014 linking Kansai University of International Studies (KUIS) with 15 Southeast Asian universities under keywords of 'Safety and Security,' addressing threats of natural disasters similar to those in Japan.
• AUF (Asian University Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian University Forum brings together universities in Asia annually to discuss relevant issues in higher education. UGM is a member along with 24 other universities across Asia.
• University of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Edinburgh is an INCiTE (Intercultural Competency, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship) Summer School 2026 partner, sending students and staff to participate in the program hosted by UGM in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 8–24 July 2026.
• University of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Sydney is an INCiTE Summer School 2026 partner, collaborating with UGM and other leading global institutions for the intercultural mobility program.
• University of TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Toronto is an INCiTE Summer School 2026 partner, participating in the global mobility program hosted by UGM.
• Nanyang Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNanyang Technological University (NTU) is an INCiTE Summer School 2026 partner, contributing to the intercultural competency and entrepreneurship program at UGM.
• CUBEL Culture & EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUBEL Culture & Education is an INCiTE Summer School 2026 partner, collaborating on the international mobility program hosted by UGM.
• National University of Management CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational University of Management Cambodia is an INCiTE Summer School 2026 partner, participating in the intercultural mobility program at UGM.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM's Rector and Director of Education and Learning visited University of Oxford on June 24, 2026, meeting with the Co-Director of Oxford Global Health and discussing potential cooperation in health sciences, life sciences, AI, nutrition, community care, NCDs, big data in healthcare, and joint research between Oxford's Department of Biology and UGM's Faculty of Biology.
• University of DundeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM's Rector was awarded an Honorary Doctorate during University of Dundee's graduation ceremony in Scotland during the UK mission from June 21–29, 2026.
• King's College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delegation from King's College London visited OIA UGM on February 12, 2026, to discuss moving from faculty-level initiatives toward formalizing an institutional partnership.
• Dalhousie University, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delegation from Dalhousie University visited UGM on March 5, 2026, to discuss opportunities for strengthening academic collaboration, particularly in student mobility and potential partnerships.
• Taiwanese Universities (NCKU and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGM conducted an institutional visit to Taiwan on May 4–8, 2026, to initiate and strengthen strategic partnerships with leading universities and institutions in Taiwan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Office, Institut Teknologi Bandung: ITB's international office is a direct Indonesian peer operating the same exchange, scholarship, and partnership functions for one of Indonesia's leading research universities. It competes with OIA for scholarship resources, partner universities, and inbound international students.
• Office of International Affairs, Universitas Airlangga: UNAIR's international office is a peer Indonesian public university office performing the same exchange and scholarship coordination function. It competes for Nishimura Foundation and other regional scholarship pipelines alongside UGM.
• IES Abroad: IES Abroad is a US-based non-profit that designs and delivers study abroad and internship programs at host institutions globally. It is comparable to OIA because it operates in the same space of facilitating inbound international student mobility and managing partnerships with host universities.
• AIFS Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study): AIFS Abroad is a US-based provider of study abroad, intern, and cultural exchange programs that partners with host universities worldwide. It mirrors OIA's role of facilitating inbound student mobility and cultural integration services.
• API Abroad (Academic Programs International): API is a US-based study abroad provider that places international students at partner universities worldwide with cultural integration support. Comparable to OIA in coordinating inbound mobility programs and managing host-university relationships for international students.
• Worldstrides: Worldstrides provides global educational travel and student exchange programs through partnerships with universities and schools. It is comparable to OIA in delivering inbound student programs and managing cross-border academic mobility.
• Office of International Affairs, Universitas Indonesia: UI's international office is the closest Indonesian peer to UGM's OIA, performing the same function of coordinating student exchanges, scholarship pipelines, and global partnerships for Indonesia's top public university. Both compete for the same pool of scholarship-funded international students.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is a major US-based non-profit study abroad program provider that places students at host universities worldwide for exchange, internships, and cultural programs. It directly competes with OIA's function of hosting inbound international students and coordinating cultural integration.

Others

• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): DAAD is Germany's national agency for international academic cooperation and scholarship administration. It is comparable as a scholarship administration ecosystem peer that OIA promotes to outgoing UGM students for study and research mobility to Germany.
• Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme: Erasmus+ ICM is an EU-funded scholarship/grant program that funds student and staff mobility between European and non-European universities. It is an enabling ecosystem participant that OIA directly depends on for outbound mobility funding via 12 active CBHE consortiums.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/oiaugm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oiaugm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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