Double Degree Program

Between Universitas Gadjah Mada and The University of Melbourne

 

Program Overview
The Master Program in Health Policy and Management offers an exciting opportunity for students to participate in the Double Degree Program between the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne (UoM).

This program allows students to gain international academic exposure, enhance their expertise in health policy and management, and earn two master’s degrees from globally recognized institutions.

Key Benefits of the Double Degree Program

    1. Dual Certification: Graduates will receive two master’s degrees, one from Universitas Gadjah Mada and one from The University of Melbourne.
    2. The host institution will provide comprehensive academic & student support:
      • Guidance on healthcare and medical insurance
      • Academic support and access to learning resources
      • Cultural orientation and counselling
      • Assistance with administrative procedures (e.g., registration, transcripts, visa requirements)
    3. Financial Support Opportunities: Students will pay tuition and fees to their home institution, and the program is eligible for LPDP scholarships.
    4. Enhanced Student Services: Additional support includes:
      • Assistance with residence permits and accommodation
      • Social integration activities to ease the transition to a new academic environment.

This program is designed to equip future health leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to address global health challenges through evidence-based policy and management strategies.

  • General Requirements:

Persyaratan Pendaftaran Program Magister

  • Additional Requirements:

To apply for the Double Degree Program between Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and The University of Melbourne (UoM) applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Academic Requirements
    1. Health professional undergaduate (e.g medical practitioner, dental practitioner, midwife, nurse, pharmacyst, psychologyst; refer to this link
    2. A weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% or equivalent academic performance.
  2. English Language Proficiency

Applicants must meet The University of Melbourne’s English competency standards through one of the following test scores: 

TestMinimum Overall ScoreMinimum Selection Score
IELTS (Academic)6.5No band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT79+Writing:21, Speaking: 18, Reading: 13, Listening: 13
PTE Academic64No skill below 60
Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)176No skill below 169

Applicants must provide valid test results as part of their application. If necessary, additional English proficiency requirements may apply based on institutional policies.

The Double Degree Program is designed to be completed in four semesters (two years), with students spending the first and fourth semesters at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the second and third semesters at The University of Melbourne (UoM). The detailed course structure is outlined below:

Core

• Health financing (12,5*)

• Health informatics and digital transformation (12,5)

• Health service policy and management (12,5)

• Epidemiology (12,5)

Core

• Foundations in public health (12,5)

• Qualitative Research in Public Health (12,5)

• Public Health Leadership and Management (12,5)

 

Elective (choose 1 of the electives)

• Health Policy (12,5)

• Digital Transformation of Health (12,5)

• Health Program Evaluation 1 (12,5)

• Health Economics 1 (12,5)

• Population & Mental Health (12,5)

• Regression Methods (12,5)

Core

• Prioritising & Planning in Public Health (12,5)

• Biostatistics (12,5)

 

Elective (choose 2 of the electives)

• Health Promotion (12,5)

• Comparative Health Systems (12,5)

• Economic Evaluation 1 (12,5)

• Digital Health for Consumers (12,5)

• Non Communicable Disease & Global Health (12,5)

• Nutrition Politics & Policy (12,5)

Core

• Capstone project: Thesis OR Professional practice placement/internship (25)

• Global Health (12,5)

• Healthcare costs and insurance Premium Analysis (12,5)

The tuition fees for the Double Degree Program in Health Policy and Management are set in accordance with the official university regulations. For detailed information, prospective students are encouraged to contact the Department of Health Policy and Management, UGM directly.

A range of scholarship opportunities is available for eligible students. One of the primary funding options is the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), which supports Indonesian students pursuing higher education both domestically and internationally. Applicants interested in scholarships are advised to review the eligibility criteria and application process through the official LPDP website (http://ugm.id/DDinfoLPDP).

For further inquiries about fees and available scholarships, please contact the Admissions Office at the Department of Health Policy and Management, UGM.

February 17, 2025 (Early-year)
LPDP Registration
Apply for the LPDP Scholarship

Can be obtained early (this year’s intake) or mid-year (next year’s intake)

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Admission round (2025):
UGM Registration
Apply to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)

Applications open January – July for the August intake of the same year

I: Jan 8 – 21

II: Feb 12 – Mar 12

III: Apr 15 – May 14

IV: June 10 – July 2

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October 31, 2025
UoM Registration
Apply to The University of Melbourne (UoM)

*with a recommendation from UGM

Applications for the February intake close on October 31

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Begin studies after receiving admission offer

UGM: August 2025

UoM: February 2026

Department of Health Policy and Management
Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing
Universitas Gadjah Mada

📍 Address:
Gedung IKM Lantai 2, FK-KMK UGM
Jl. Farmako, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

📧 Email: hpm.fk@ugm.ac.id
📧 Admissions Email: admisi.hpm.fk@ugm.ac.id

📞 Phone: (+62) 274 547659
📱 WhatsApp (Admissions): 0822 4220 9892