The Master’s Program in Mathematics was established in 1992 with Decree Number 128/DIKTI/Kep./1992 dated April 11, 1992 with the aim of assisting the government in developing education and research in the field of mathematics, both in theory and application. The Master’s Program in Mathematics offers programs to students to enrich them with a good level of advanced mathematical ability, preparing graduates to enter the workforce or continue their studies. The implementation of education and research programs in the Master’s Program in Mathematics at Gadjah Mada University is supported by 6 (six) Scientific Laboratories, namely:
- Analysis Laboratory,
- Algebra Laboratory,
- Applied Mathematics Laboratory,
- Statistics Laboratory,
- Mathematical Computing Laboratory, and
- Statistical Computing Laboratory
and offers 4 (four) areas of interest/concentration.
In the last 5 (five) years (AY 2017/2018 to AY 2021/2022), each year, the Master’s Program in Mathematics at Gadjah Mada University manages and educates approximately 125 to 200 students. Over 30 years (since its establishment in April 1992 until April 2022), the Master’s Program in Mathematics at UGM has graduated approximately 1500 master’s students in mathematics with various interests or concentrations.
To ensure continuous improvement, the Master’s Program in Mathematics at UGM is audited by the UGM Quality Assurance Office through Internal Quality Audits (AMI) annually, preceded by Semester Coordination Team (TKS) activities conducted at least twice each semester. Furthermore, every 5 years, it is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education. Until the end of the academic year 2021/2022, the Master’s Program in Mathematics at UGM has consistently received an “Excellent” or “A” rating.
As believed by all parties, the quality of education certainly does not only depend on formal classes, but also depends on the academic atmosphere and good interaction between students, lecturers, and other academic communities. To achieve this condition, the Master’s Program in Mathematics at UGM strives to the best of its ability by organizing Colloquiums, Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, and research and community service activities (PkM) involving students.