Study Credits
Earn 3 credits (equivalent to 36 hours lesson) upon program completion
Embark on an unforgettable journey of learning and exploration with us!
FISCO 2024 is a two-week short course program organized by the Global Engagement Office Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta. Taking the theme “Digital Transformation in Indonesia’s Civil Society: Challenges and Opportunities”, this summer course consists of two main activities: Lectures and Cultural Excursions providing participants from around the world with an immersive experience in Indonesian culture, enabling them to gain an understanding of Indonesia while actively engaging with the vibrant local community.
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (commonly abbreviated as FISIPOL UGM), which was established on September 19th 1955, aims to educate and enlighten the people of Indonesia and contribute to Social and Political sciences as a means to promote cultural headway, and autonomy in providing a contribution to public welfare. FISIPOL UGM fosters a tradition of creative thinking, tolerant academic atmosphere, and a decisive stance on popular values. Until recently, FISIPOL UGM has had more than 300 partners spread across all the continents. Annually, FISIPOL UGM receives more than 245 international semester exchange and short-course students from various programs.
Find out more about Universitas Gadjah Mada here
Why should you participate in FISCO 2024?
Why Yogyakarta, Indonesia?
Renowned as one of the prime tourist destinations and also a city of education in Indonesia, Yogyakarta welcomes visitors with its rich cultural heritage and captivating attractions. The city is rich with traditional and historical values as it is the center of Javanese culture for many centuries. Hence, Yogyakarta is vibrant with classical Javanese fine arts such as batik, wayang puppet show, Ramayana Ballet, and Gamelan. There are also world-famous Hindu & Buddhist temples in Yogyakarta such as: Prambanan and Borobudur (located 1,5 hours away from Yogyakarta). Yogyakarta is also blessed with a wealth of natural beauty; beautiful beaches can be found in the southeastern part of the province, and the world’s most active volcanoes, Mount Merapi, lies up in the north.
Why study in UGM?
Who is eligible to apply?
- Non-Indonesian nationality (registration for Indonesian will be open in May, stay tuned!)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a bachelor or master degree student
- Posses a good English skill both written and spoken
- Must meet minimum grade requirement of GPA of 2.5/5.0 or 2.0/4.0