# Pursue an Academic Career: Join Universitas Gadjah Mada as a Permanent Lecturer in 2025
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, holds the prestigious title of being the first higher education institution established by the Indonesian government following the nation's independence. As a hub for academic excellence and innovation, UGM is inviting highly qualified Indonesian citizens to join its esteemed faculty as Permanent Lecturers for the 2025 academic year. This is a unique opportunity for talented professionals to contribute to the university’s mission and shape the future of education in Indonesia.
## General Requirements for Applicants
To be considered for a permanent lecturer position at Universitas Gadjah Mada, candidates must meet the following general criteria:
* Nationality: Must be an Indonesian citizen.
* Health Status: Physically and mentally fit, and free from narcotics, psychotropics, and other addictive substances.
* Educational Qualifications: Holding or currently pursuing a Doctoral (S3/Sp2) degree, or possessing a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for a Doctoral program. Candidates must come from domestic institutions with "A/Superior" accreditation or internationally recognized overseas universities.
* Age Limits (as of August 1, 2025):
* 50 years: For those with a Doctoral degree and at least 5 years of experience in Tridharma (teaching, research, and community service).
* 40 years: For those with a Doctoral degree or those at least in their 3rd semester of a Doctoral program.
* 35 years: For those with an LoA for a Doctoral program, early-stage Doctoral students (before semester 3), or those holding a Master’s degree.
* Background: Must have a clean legal record and no history of dishonorable discharge from public or private employment.
* Professional Status: Must not be a civil servant (PNS), a member of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), or the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).
* Conflict of Interest: No familial ties (spouse, children, siblings, or in-laws) with existing faculty members in the department or faculty applied to.
* International Experience: Preference is given to those with global engagement experience, such as overseas research, international mobility programs, or collaborative community service projects.
* Commitment: Willingness to sign a service bond for 5 years and provide two letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors.
## Specific Requirements for Master’s/Specialist Graduates
Candidates holding a Master’s or Specialist degree must provide proof of language proficiency and academic potential:
1. English Proficiency:
* Official TOEFL (PBT: 500, CBT: 173, IBT: 61) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) or AcEPT (minimum 268).
* Exemption applies to graduates from universities where English is the primary medium of instruction, provided the graduation was within the last 2 years.
2. Academic Potential Test (TPA):
* PAPs (UGM) score: minimum 550.
* TKDA (UNPAD, UI, UNAIR, BAPPENAS, or PLTI) score: minimum 550.
* Equivalent international tests (GRE/GMAT/SAT/CogAT/LSAT) are accepted if they meet the 550-equivalent threshold.
## Application Procedures
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the official recruitment portal at [http://rekrutmen.sdm.ugm.ac.id/](http://rekrutmen.sdm.ugm.ac.id/).
Document Submission Checklist
Applicants must upload color scans of the following documents:
* Signed application letter addressed to the Rector of UGM.
* Identity documents (KTP or Passport).
* Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Formal color photograph with a white background.
* Diplomas and academic transcripts for S1, S2/Sp1, and S3/Sp2 degrees (or certificates of completion for pending graduates).
* Proof of Doctoral enrollment or LoA.
* Evidence of degree equivalence for international graduates.
* Accreditation certificates for domestic universities.
* Current health and mental wellness certificates (issued within the last 6 months).
* Signed integrity statement (template provided on the portal) regarding the 5-year service bond and non-civil servant status.
* Two formal letters of recommendation.
Candidates are encouraged to review the specific requirements for their chosen specialization in the recruitment annex provided on the portal. Please ensure all documents are complete and accurate to finalize your registration successfully.