It is a point of pride for any academic program when its graduates continue to make a meaningful impact in society.

Since graduating from the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2016, Djoko Kuswanto, S.T., M.Biotech has contributed a range of innovations in healthcare, especially in biomedical technology. His career has been focused on the development of digital-based medical technology to improve the quality of healthcare services in Indonesia. read more

The limited healthcare infrastructure in island regions didn’t discourage Dr. R. A. A. Koesoema Wijaya, M.Sc. from innovating. As a physician at the North Seribu Islands Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in Jakarta, he successfully developed a prototype of health technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) to support medical services in remote areas.

Working in a region with restricted access was Dr. Wijaya’s main motivation for creating a technological solution.

“I often encounter challenges when treating patients due to a lack of facilities. It made me think—there must be a practical technological breakthrough,” he said. read more

The Biomedical Engineering Master Program (BME) at Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Graduate School (Sekolah Pascasarjana – SPs UGM) continues to attract students eager to delve into health-related engineering.

Three students from diverse backgrounds shared their unique experiences pursuing advanced studies in this educational city.

Indra Daulay, a graduate of Electrical Engineering Education at Universitas Negeri Medan, expressed his appreciation for the academic atmosphere in Yogyakarta.

“The culture and community in Jogja are very supportive for studying,” said Indra, who first set foot in Yogyakarta back in 2003. read more

Margot Campi, a student from France currently studying at IMT Atlantique in Brest, is participating in a non-degree student exchange program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
She is enrolled in the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at the UGM Graduate School (Sekolah Pascasarjana – SPs). With the help of her friend Fitri Nur Laily as a translator, Margot enthusiastically shared her thoughts about the program, her academic journey, and her aspirations in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering. read more