Degree Partnership with Universitas Gadjah Mada

This two-year double degree program equips future health leaders with advanced training in health policy and management and valuable international academic exposure. Graduates earn both the Master of Health Policy and Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne.

Students begin their journey with the first semester at Universitas Gadjah Mada, followed by two semesters at the University of Melbourne, and return to Universitas Gadjah Mada to complete their final capstone semester.

Eligibility

To be considered for entry into this double degree, you must:

• Have completed an undergraduate professional health degree from an accredited institution
• Meet the minimum entry score for both institutions:
  • UGM: Min. GPA 3.50/4.00
  • UoM: Min. Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent)

  Calculate your eligibility 

• Meet the English language requirements for both UGM and the UoM
  • A minimum score on one of the following tests in the past 2 years:
    • IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT: 81 (Writing & Speaking: 19;
    • Reading & Listening: 16)
• Pass the Aptitude Test (UGM requirement)
  • A minimum score of ≥ 575 on any one of the following aptitude tests: PAPs UGM, TPDA PLTI, TPA BAPPENAS completed in last 2 years
• Recommendation letters
  • UGM: Two recommendation letters (academic or professional) submitted through the online platform
  • UoM: CV must include details of two referees
• Other Required Documents
  • Statement of Purpose (UGM requirement)
  • Research Proposal (UGM requirement)
  • Scholarship/Sponsorship documents (if applicable)
  • Recommendation letter issued by UGM (after acceptance) for submission to the University of Melbourne

Fees and Scholarships

This double degree is eligible for full LPDP funding (Regular, Targeted, Affirmative) and Partial scholarship schemes. Applicants intending to apply for LPDP are welcome and encouraged to do so. Refer to LPDP guideline for exact dates and requirements.

Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are paid separately to each provider,

For further information on indicative annual tuition fees visit:

• Universitas Gadja Mada: Double Degree - Health Policy and Management UGM
• University of Melbourne: Master of Public Health : Fees - The University of Melbourne

For further information on the application process visit: Double Degree - Health Policy and Management UGM

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to the Master of Health Policy and Management at Universitas Gadjah Mada in either Batch 1: January or Batch 2: July.

Step 2: If you receive an offer from Universitas Gadjah Mada, apply to the Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne including your recommendation letter issued by UGM

Step 3: Apply for LPDP funding using the offers from both UGM and UoM. Applicants must obtain offers from both programs before applying. Please refer to the LPDP guidelines for exact dates and requirements.

Structure

This Double Degree is to be completed in four semesters (two years) and commences at Universitas Gadjah Mada during the Semester 1 (August) intake.  On completion of their final semester at Universitas Gadjah Mada students will be awarded both degrees – The Master of Health Policy and Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne.

Semester 1 (August) - Universitas Gadjah Mada Student completes all of the following four subjects:

• Health Financing
• Health Informatics and Digital Transformation
• Health Service Policy and Management
• Epidemiology

Semester 2 (February) - University of Melbourne
Student completes all of the following four subjects:

• POPH90217 Foundations of Public Health (12.5 points)
• POPH90231 Qualitative Research in Public Health (12.5 points)
• POPH90218 Public Health Leadership and Policy (12.5 points)

AND one elective subject from the following list:

• POPH90206 Health Policy (12.5 points)
• ISYS90069 Digital Transformation of Health (12.5 points)
• POPH90058 Health Program Evaluation 1 (12.5 points)
• POPH90094 Health Economics 1 (12.5 points)
• POPH90275 Population Mental Health (12.5 points)
• POPH90144 Regression Methods in Health Research (12.5 points)

Semester 3 (July) - University of Melbourne
Student completes all of the following subjects:

• POPH90013 Biostatistics (12.5 points)
• POPH90274 Applied Program Development (12.5 points)

AND two electives from the following list:

• POPH90020 Health Promotion (12.5 points)
• POPH90209 Comparative Health Systems (12.5 points)
• POPH90093 Introduction to Economic Evaluation (12.5 points)
• POPH90294 Digital Health for Consumers (12.5 points)
• POPH90093 Introduction to Economic Evaluation (12.5 points)
• POPH90247 Non-Communicable Disease & Global Health (12.5 points)
• FOOD90040 Nutrition Politics and Policy (12.5 points)

Semester 4 - Universitas Gadjah Mada
Student completes all of the following subjects:

• Capstone Project: Thesis
• Global Health
• Healthcare Cost and Insurance Premium Analysis