Double Degree Program

The double/dual degree program organized by MURP UGM and its partner universities at the global level is a program designed to provide students in achieving a double degree education. This program is a representation of the two academic disciplines studied by students over a two-year period, namely the ​​Urban and Regional Planning to obtain a MURP or Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, as well as another specialization at partner campuses, to obtain certain specialist degrees such as M. Sc. or Master of Science.

MURP UGM is already recognized in the execution of double degrees. Since 2000, 14 partners from Australia, the Netherlands, and Japan have been involved. There are 411 MURP UGM double degree students through 2022. The implemented double degree is also known by various names such as split-site, joint degree, connection, and sandwich. They all have the same aim in mind, to pursue dual-degree education.

All this time, the execution of the double degree program has been a partnership between MURP UGM and Bappenas (National Development Planning Agency) , namely Karyasiswa. Students select their preferred study program based on an agreement with Bappenas. Beginning in 2021, the University of Groningen's Faculty of Spatial Science will provide double degree options to general students in the Socio-Spatial Planning and Environmental and Infrastructure Planning programs. It is expected that many colleges overseas would open up chances for general students in the future. Some university partners who have worked with MURP UGM are as follows

1. Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) Erasmus University Rotterdam
2. Faculty of Spatial Science  University of Groningen
3. Universiteit Maastricht
4. Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) University of Twente
5. Graduate School of Policy Studies (GRIPS)
6. Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University
7. Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University
8. Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University
9. Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan
10. Graduate School of Engineering, University of Miyazaki
11. Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamaguchi University
12. Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Takushoku University
13. Curtin University of Technology

Double degree students are required to fulfil an academic load of 45 credits with a portion of 64% or 31 credits in the first year at MURP UGM and 36% or equivalent to 16 credits at partner universities.

In general, the material obtained at MURP UGM is basic material related to spatial planning which is divided into three groups, namely theory, studio/practice, and (supporting) thesis. Meanwhile, at partner universities, the courses taken are adjusted to the existing curriculum.

General Requirements for the Double Degree Program:

• Achieve a minimum score of 500 on the Potential Academic Test (TPA)*.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL ITP score of at least 580.
• Commit to completing the program within two years: the first year in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and the second year at the partner institution abroad.
• Fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria set by the destination university. For more details, refer to the specific Double Degree Program (DDM) page.

* Applicable to Indonesian students only.

During the two-year program duration, funding for students is provided by two parties through various financing schemes, self-funding, and scholarships from various parties (donors). Financing for the second year at partner colleges will vary depending on rules and local living costs.

The study cost in MURP UGM is  15,000,000 IDR/semester. The Living cost in Yogyakarta is quite cheaper than in other cities in Indonesia. Because Yogyakarta has a lot of universities, various types of boarding houses provide to the students who study here. To give a bigger picture about living costs in Yogyakarta, consisting of renting a boarding house, daily transportation using public transport or ride-sharing, and meeting daily needs is around IDR 5000.000 or USD 338.

See more about student life in Yogyakarta here

Questions and further information regarding the Double Degree program can be submitted via email at mpwk@ugm.ac.id