Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)

The UNIOR–Universitas Gadjah Mada Double Degree Programme allows students to obtain, in two years, a Master’s Degree in Relations and Institutions of Asia and Africa (MRI) from the University of Naples L’Orientale and a Master in International Relations from Gadjah Mada University (Yogyakarta).

The programme integrates the area‑studies training of the MRI course with the theoretical and methodological preparation in international relations offered by one of the most prestigious universities in Southeast Asia. L’Orientale funds the mobility through resources dedicated to the agreement with UGM. For the entire duration of the exchange, students will continue to pay the tuition fees required by their home university and will be exempt from fees at the host institution.

• Type of agreement: Double Degree
• Selection procedure: Single call for applications
• Partner university: Universitas Gadjah Mada
• Duration of mobility: 2 semesters
• Mobility period: 2nd year of the Master’s programme
• Degrees awarded: Master’s Degree + Master of International Relations

Degrees Awarded

Master’s Degree in Relations and Institutions of Asia and Africa (MRI) – University of Naples L’Orientale

Master in International Relations – Universitas Gadjah Mada

• Enrolment in the 1st year of the MRI programme (UNIOR) in the academic year 2025/2026
• Knowledge of Indonesian and/or English at least at B2 level, verified through an official certification and an oral interview
• Bachelor’s degree exam average ≥ 26/30 (without rounding)
• Bachelor’s degree final grade ≥ 100/110

When to apply: April 2026 (the exact dates will be indicated in the annual call for applications)

Procedure:
The application must be submitted exclusively online via ESSE3:
https://iuo.esse3.cineca.it/Start.do

After logging in, select: Mobilità internazionale → Bandi mobilità → Bando Mobilità Studio UGM e compilare la domanda entro la scadenza indicata nel bando.

Required Documents

• The application must include:
• the official transcript of the Bachelor’s degree
• the Curriculum Vitae
• the language certificates held
• a motivation letter

Tuition Fees: Selected students continue to pay tuition fees exclusively to UNIOR.

Scholarships L’Orientale provides a mobility grant funded through international agreement resources.

Visa: Student visa.

Insurance Coverage: UNIOR guarantees insurance coverage for accidents, civil liability, and healthcare expenses for the entire duration of the mobility.