One of the most significant advantages of being a student at the International Undergraduate Program of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada is the availability of a double degree opportunity. This means the exceptional International Undergraduate Program students have the chance to obtain two undergraduate degrees in law, one from UGM and one from a partner university abroad, without having to spend extra years. Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada offers Double Degree Programs for International Undergraduate Program students in collaboration with international partner universities which are situated in the Netherlands, namely University of Groningen.
Joining the Double Degree Program between Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Faculty of Law in the University of Groningen, The Netherlands will be a good opportunity for students to pursue. A student will get two valuable degrees effectively without losing time within four years. Beside earning two valuable degrees, IUP students are strongly encouraged to participate in a Double Degree Program because IUP students can expand their knowledge and network in order to enhance their career opportunities.
The benefits taking the double degree program (i.e. within 4 years one may obtain two degrees from one reputable school of law in the “east” and one in the “west”; one may face fruitful experiences because knowing legal system in Indonesia and “its ancestor”; expanding the students’ horizon (culture, mindset, etc).
Term of Study
The students will study part of the curriculum at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada and part at the partner university. In approximately four years successful candidates will have obtained a Sarjana Hukum degree from UGM and a Legum Baccalaureus (Bachelor of Laws/LL.B.) from a partner university.
Double Degree Program means the students spend first year at UGM + second and third year at partner university + fourth year at UGM (For thesis although it will be conducted at the UGM it will be co supervised by both lecturers UGM and partner university)
Timeline Application
Application: 10 February – 15 March 2024
Internal Selection: 19-20 March 2024
Internal Selection Result Notification: 22 March 2024
Nomination to Partner University : March 2024
Procedure
To apply to the Dual Degree (DD) Program, a student shall have an outstanding performance in semester 1. The result of the 2nd semester will be used as the final consideration to grant or not to grant the nomination to the applicant(s).
In order to be admitted for internal selection a student shall complete this following procedure;
- Complete offline Application Form, and submit the completed form to ugm.id/DDPApplication
- Complete online Application Form ugm.id/DDPApplication by uploading the following documents:
- Student Card
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of English Language Proficiency Test (TOEFL ITP minimum score 550 or IELTS minimum overall band score is 7.0 (the minimum score of each section is 6.0); it is advised that the applicant(s) shall prepare this certificate as early as possible.
- Motivation Letter
- Color Scan of Passport
- Health Certificate of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI 2) Test from hospital type A, B, or C. For this result, the IUP secretariat will only consider the detailed result which includes the score/graphic and also the detailed remarks issued by the hospital as the following sample. A certain hospital may not give the patient a detailed numeric score of the MMPI 2 test, i.e. Sardjito Hospital. Thus, the applicant(s) should anticipate by asking for clarification in the first place to the hospital whether they are able to provide the detailed score like the sample above. If they cannot, please seek another hospital. The students are suggested to ensure and clarify that they will obtain a receipt of their numeric and table score with its descriptive explanation from the hospital. If the hospital cannot guarantee providing the students with the detailed report, we encourage you to approach doctor Herliana Pohan who has successfully provided detailed reports to the students. She works at JIH and Wirosaban (her contact can be requested at the secretariat).
After a student completes the application documents, IUP will conduct an internal selection process which consist of two tests namely Writing Test and Interview, and to be followed by nominating the candidates to partner university. The applicants have to pass the internal screening conducted by the IUP UGM while almost at the same time they may start their submission at the partner university. There will be coordination between the schools to decide the matter.
Note:
- It is important for students who are applying Double Degree Program either at University of Maastricht or University of Groningen to register also via this link: studielink.nl at the early stage of application by choosing “European Law School” for its study program at University of Maastricht and “International and European Law” for it study program at University of Groningen. To know about the “European Law School” at University of Maastricht you may explore at the following link: “European Law School” and at University of Groningen you may explore the study program at the following link: “International and European Law”
- Visas to study in the Netherlands may be required depending on a student’s nationality.
- Students are responsible for all travel and visa related costs that may occur with pursuing the double degree option.
- Students are obliged to choose only one partner university.
Study Plan to Pursue when Choosing Double Degree Program in University of Groningen
All students who start the degree in Yogyakarta must pursue the study plan as follows*:
First Year (At Universitas Gadjah Mada) |
Second Year (At University of Groningen) |
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Courses |
UGM Credits | Courses |
ECTS |
Indonesian Values and Ideology |
3 |
Law and Legal Skills: the Dutch Example, including IT for Lawyers |
10 |
Religion |
2 |
Legal and Academic English |
5 |
Introduction to Law |
4 |
Criminal Law |
10 |
Introduction to Indonesian Law |
3 |
Legal History |
5 |
General Theory of the State |
2 |
Introduction to International and European Law |
10 |
Legal Writing and Language |
3 |
Contract and Tort Law |
5 |
Constitutional Law |
4 |
Introduction to Technology Law |
5 |
Administrative Law |
4 |
Markets and Regulation |
5 |
Civil Law |
4 |
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Criminal Law |
4 |
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Foundational International Law |
4 |
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Civil Procedural Law |
4 |
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Total Year 1: |
41** |
Total Year 2: |
55 |
**) Note: While the accumulation of the required courses above would be 41 credits, the eligibility requirements to enroll in the program are obtaining 36 UGM credits from any of the listed courses above.
Third Year
(At University of Groningen) |
Fourth Year
(At Universitas Gadjah Mada) |
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Courses | ECTS | Courses | UGM Credits |
Law of the European Union | 10 | International Business Transactions | 3 |
Property Law | 5 | Conflict of Laws | 2 |
Public International Law | 10 | Bachelor’s thesis (Legal Research/Research Colloquium)* | 9 |
Law, Power and Politics | 5 | Community services/KKN | 3 |
Administrative Law & Market Regulation | 10 | Internship 1 and 2 (which can be conducted in one semester or two separate semesters) | 4 |
Competition Law in the Digital Market | 5 | Civil court practice | 4 |
Research seminar | 10 | Criminal court practice | 4 |
The Contemporary Value(s) of International Law | 5 | Elective course 1 | 3 |
European Judicial Protection | 5 | Elective course 2 | 3 |
Elective course 3 | 3 | ||
Elective course 4 | 3 | ||
Total Year 3: | 65 | Total Year 4: | 41 |
* The Bachelor’s thesis (Legal Research/Research Colloquium) has to be submitted at both Institutions and counts for 9 UGM credits at UGM and 10 ECTS at UG. The Bachelor’s thesis is registered differently at both Institutions, but will be the same, joint product. |
The course list may be subject to change.
Degrees Awarded when Choosing Double Degree Program in University of Groningen
On successful completion of the double degree option, students will receive two Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees; an LLB in International and European Law from the University of Groningen and a Sarjana Hukum (S1) degree from Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees are paid at both partners separately. The fees for the degrees amount to the following:
Year | Tuition Fee Nominal | Note |
Year 1 at UGM | Rp 30.000.000,- each semester | |
Year 2 at UG | € 11,200 | The students also pay tuition fees applicable at UGM at a reduced rate. |
Year 3 at UG | € 11,200 | The students also pay tuition fees applicable at UGM at a reduced rate. |
Year 4 at UGM | Rp 30.000.000,- each semester | In June, July, and August, the students also pay a three-month period prorated tuition fee at UG. |
Health insurance, insurance against liability claims, further social fees, travel, and living costs are the responsibility of the student.
Contact
Questions on how to apply to the double degree option can be sent to the UG Study Advisers at LLB@rug.nl and/or to the IUP Faculty of Law UGM at iup.fh@ugm.ac.id