Thursday, October 29, 2026

It is a joyous day for some students in the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics, as today is the day when the graduates will participate in the commencement ceremony at the Sabha Pramana Building at Gadjah Mada University. At the first graduate commencement ceremony of the 2026–2027 academic year, the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics conferred degrees on 11 graduates:

1. Keke Putri Anggraini Lestari, M.Sc.
2. Lutfiana Aulia R, M.Sc.
3. Firda Noor Fajrin, M.Sc.
4. Ramadhan Alaudin Gibran, M.Sc.
5. Dwi Febriani, M.Sc.
6. Hanna Syahrina Arumndalu, M.Sc.
7. Rahmi Sarita, M.Sc.
8. Febby Nurul Huda, M.Sc.
9. Putri Zahra Aulidha, M.Sc.
10. Ulin Nuha Diah Wulandari, M.Sc.
11. Nasrudin Ahmad Al Azam, M.Sc.

Graduate Rahmi Sarita, M.Sc., achieved a remarkable accomplishment by being named the top graduate of the Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics with a GPA of 3.98. This achievement was certainly not attained overnight; she spent countless sleepless nights revising her work and analyzing research data. read more

Mahdaviqia Dharmawan and Eka Jami Firmantianingrum received the Promising Paper Award at the 2026 Karisma OJK Scientific Writing Competition. The team conducted a study on the adoption of e-payment among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and its relationship with access to credit and business performance. Following a series of selection stages held from July 2026—including the preliminary round, the top-32 presentation, external jury assessment, and a coaching clinic—the team was selected as one of the eight finalists from more than 400 teams across Indonesia. read more

The Programme Specification for the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics at Universitas Gadjah Mada provides a concise overview of the programme’s identity, educational objectives, graduate profile, curriculum, learning process, and the competencies developed to prepare graduates who are capable of critically and contextually analysing agricultural issues and formulating evidence-based solutions.

The programme specification document can be downloaded via the following link: Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics Specification read more

Bridging Academic Learning and National Agricultural Policy

Widyakarya is a compulsory course in the curriculum of the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics at Universitas Gadjah Mada. It provides students with an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom and connect agricultural economics theories with real-world practices and national policy dynamics.

The Widyakarya program for the 2025 cohort was held on 30–31 July 2026 at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta. Under the theme “The Role of the Ministry of Agriculture in Supporting Indonesia’s Food Self-Sufficiency Agenda,” the program featured presentations, interviews, and discussions with directorates responsible for horticulture, estate crops, and food crops. read more

[Internasional Student Competition 2026]

Cecilia Fauziah, a student in the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics, won a Bronze Medal at the 3rd International Student Competition 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition was organized by the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, in collaboration with the International Student Community. Carrying the theme “Empowering Youth to Create Inclusive & Creative Solutions for Global Sustainability Challenges,” the competition supported Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): Sustainable Cities and Communities. It served as a call to action, reminding us that the world is currently facing complex challenges, such as environmental degradation and social inequality. Addressing these issues requires the passion, technological capabilities, and innovative ideas of socially conscious young people working together to develop effective solutions. read more

Hello #SobatMEP!🤗
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) lecturers attended a collaboration with Kana Cooperative organized by the Agam Regency Government related to counseling for sugarcane farmers in Kanagarian Lawang and Kebagarian Tigo Balai, Matur District, Agam, West Sumatra. The event introduced the method of planting sugarcane using the ringpit technique. This method involves creating a ring pit around the sugarcane plant to increase the efficiency of water and nutrient absorption.💦🎋 read more

The End of a Journey, The Beginning of a New Struggle! 🎓✨

Congratulations to the MEP graduates! The education you have undertaken is a foundation for changing the world. Make today the start of your significant contributions to the world! 📖🌍

We, the entire family of the Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics, would like to congratulate the graduates:

1. Haris Rusdiyanto
2. Rida Oktayanti
3. Aziz Ihfaningrum
4. Pipin Mayrani Lovita Mungkur
5. Anthony Thaufan Muhammad
6. Ivo Mega Candela Fanestia
7. Adhisty Puri Damayanti
8. Fanindya Apriani
9. Yuliana

With great pride, we, the Agricultural Economics Master’s Program, congratulate you on your graduation, #SobatMEP. May every step you take bring you closer to the great dreams you are pursuing. ✨ read more

Hello #SobatMEP!

Want to earn two degrees in just 5 years? Want to study without any costs? Don’t worry, there are scholarships available for students in the fast track program.

The Fast Track Program is an accelerated study program for undergraduate (S1) students that leads directly to a master’s (S2) degree, with specific requirements set by the study programs at Gadjah Mada University, including the Master of Agricultural Economics. Students can shorten their study time to complete both their undergraduate and master’s degrees in just 5 years. read more