The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has received excellent accreditation from the National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT) for the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science. This accreditation is valid from 12 November 2024 to 21 May 2026 and serves as recognition of the program’s excellence in education, research, and community service. Dr. Ir. Endang Sulistyaningsih, M.Sc., the head of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science, hopes that this excellent recognition will further enhance the commitment of the academic community.
“With the excellent accreditation achieved by the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science at UGM, the commitment and performance of the academic community must continue to improve with adequate supporting facilities. Strengthening the academic atmosphere will also help maintain the program’s excellent accreditation status. Hopefully, the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science at UGM will continue to excel in the future,” she stated.
Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Agriculture, added that this achievement is the result of hard work from the entire academic community in improving educational quality.
“Through this achievement, we hope that the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science can maintain and further enhance its already excellent education quality, producing competent and outstanding graduates in their fields,” Weny explained.
Dr. Hani Perwitasari, S.P., M.Sc., the Head of the Quality Assurance Team at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, emphasized that accreditation is essential for achieving the Faculty’s vision and mission.
“Accreditation is necessary for the exposure of a program that indicates the program has implemented a good quality assurance system, ensuring that graduate learning outcomes can be achieved. This will certainly contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM’s vision and mission,” Hani explained.
With this excellent accreditation, the Faculty of Agriculture UGM aims to attract more talented students and contribute to the development of Agricultural Science in Indonesia. This aligns with the Faculty’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author: Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor: Desi Utami