Intended Learning Outcomes

ILO Eng

Compulsory Courses

          To obtain the degree of bachelor in Arabic, each student has to finish and get at least 144 credits / 216 ECTS (111 credits for compulsory courses and 33 credits for elective courses) in four years. In addition, this study program also provides the students to finish their studies in three and a half years. The compulsory courses distribution per semester can be seen in the following tables:

Elective Courses

Students can choose elective courses that have been divided into each semester below:

Regarding information on the curriculum and syllabus of study programs, students can access it via the following link:

Freedom to Learn-Independent Campus

           The ASP uses the “Freedom to Learn-Independent Campus” (MBKM) program as one of the learning methods for its students. MBKM is a comprehensive career preparation program and is part of the policy of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. In the MBKM program, students have the opportunity to gain knowledge, experience, and skills outside of the usual learning methods. MBKM offers various programs, including:

Internship

The MBKM Internship Program provides opportunities for students to intern at relevant institutions. The goal is for students to be able to apply the theories learned in lectures into practice.

Independent Project

Independent study provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through activities outside of regular lectures, which still count as part of the curriculum. These activities, which last one to two semesters, can include working on innovative projects individually or in teams, participating in departmental projects or activities, or participating in national or international competitions.

Research

In the research program, students can participate in research projects at research institutions. Through this program, students can hone their skills, gain experience and hone their data analysis skills.

IISMA

The IISMA (Indonesia International Student Mobility Awards) program provides students with the opportunity to study for 1 semester at a university abroad to gain new knowledge and experience while living in another country.

Teaching

Through teaching activities in elementary and middle schools, students have the opportunity to share their knowledge and motivate students at these levels of education.

Student Exchange

An opportunity for students to study at different universities, while getting to know the diversity of Indonesian culture and expanding their network of friends with fellow students from various universities.

Entrepreneurship

This program helps students’ interest in entrepreneurship, which can increase capacity, add experience, and innovate to create sustainable businesses.

Develop Village

Students have the opportunity to participate in advancing and empowering communities in villages, and at the same time, they also gain direct learning from interactions with village communities.

Humanity Project

This program provides opportunities for students to design and implement humanitarian activities in order to address social problems.

           Programs that have been done by students can be claimed as semester credits through the recognition scheme. This mechanism opens up opportunities for student activities outside the campus to be equalized in credits.

Study Plan Card

Requirements for Filling Out the Study Plan Card:

  1. Students must complete the re-registration process.
  2. Students must complete the Lecturer Evaluation (EDOM).
  3. Students must fill out the Study Plan Card (KRS) according to the schedule determined by the Faculty Academic Office.
  4. All active students are required to fill out the KRS, including those registering for thesis credits.

Grades

Examinations

  1. Examinations are held twice per semester by the Faculty: the Mid-Semester Examination (UTS) and the End-of-Semester Examination (UAS).
  2. The format and mechanism of the examinations are determined by the lecturer and will be communicated at the beginning of the semester.
  3. The assessment of learning outcomes is conducted by the lecture and includes an accumulation of grades from examinations, class participation, assignments, discipline, and integrity.
  4. The determination of the credit for each component is left to the discretion of the lecturer in charge of the respective course.

Grading Indicators

Student Leave of Absence

          Academic leave is only permitted if the student has written approval from the Dean or Rector. If the academic leave exceeds two years, whether consecutive or not, the student must submit a leave request to the Rector with a copy to the Dean. The academic leave period is not counted as active study time in relation to the study duration limit. During the academic leave, the student is not required to pay tuition fees (SPP).

          Students are not allowed to take academic leave before the evaluation of the first four semesters. If there are specific reasons (such as pregnancy, childbirth, illness requiring hospitalization), and these reasons are approved by the Rector, academic leave may be granted. However, the leave period will still be counted as active study time and will be used in the evaluation process.

Public Lecturer

At the beginning of every semester, the Arabic Study Program regularly organizes a public lecture featuring alumni as guest speakers. This event aims to inspire students and showcase the diverse career opportunities available to Arabic Study Program graduates.

Visiting Professor

Visiting Professor is an expert lecture that presents leading experts in the field of Arabic language, literature, and culture. This activity aims to broaden the scientific insights of lecturers and students through academic discussions.

Research and Community Service

Every year, the Arabic Study Program organizes research and community service activities funded by the university, involving students as part of academic development and social contribution. These activities are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in applying their knowledge of Arabic language, literature, and culture in real-life social contexts.

Student Achievements

The Arabic Study Program facilitates students in participating in various competitions. For undergraduate students who have achieved achievements at the provincial to international levels, they can claim competition incentives to universities through simaster by following these steps:

  1. Login to your Simaster account at simaster.ugm.ac.id and select the “Student Activity” sub menu on the “Student Activity” menu
  2. Click “Add Activity” then select “Achievement” (The Champion) and select “Championship/Competition”
  3. Complete the achievement claim data then click “Save Activity”
  4. Select “Submit Achievement” and click “Yes”
  5. Wait for the data to be verified by the officer until the status changes to “Data Received”
  6. Apply for incentives by clicking “Change Incentives”
  7. Complete the data and wait until the incentives are given to students

Field Trip

Every semester, the Arabic Study Program regularly organizes field trips for certain courses. This activity aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply the theories learned in class to practical situations.

IKMASA (Ikatan Mahasiwa Sastra Arab)

Student Association of Arabic Study Program (IKMASA) is a student association of the Arabic study program at UGM which is a forum for students to practice leadership skills, work together, and be creative in arts and sports. This organization was founded on Thursday, October 28, 1976 under the name Student Association of Arabic Study Program (IKMASA) which was later changed to the Student Association of West Asian Literature (IMABA), then back to the IKMASA on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Final Project

Types of Final Project

Final Project Guidance

Students are guided by a Final Project Supervisor during the completion of their final project. The assignment of final project supervisors is determined by the study program based on the substance of the submitted final project proposal. Before starting the supervision process, students are required to input their final project data and submit it through simaster.ugm.ac.id.

The supervision schedule is determined based on an agreement between the supervisor and the student. For each supervision session, students must record the session details in their account on simaster.ugm.ac.id. These supervision records will later be monitored by the Final Project Supervisor through the same platform.

Final Project Exam Registration Stage

Committee Stage

  1. Verify the final project exam registration documents at s.id/FormulirSidangSastraArab
  2. Obtain approval from your Final Project Supervisor, evidenced by the Supervisor’s approval for defense eligibility (s.id/LayakUjiDPS)
  3. Complete at least 10 supervision sessions with your Final Project Supervisor, as recorded in simaster.ugm.ac.id
  4. Achieve a minimum score of 160 on the AcEPT test or 400 on the TOEFL test
    Information about AcEPT is available at acept.ugm.ac.id
  5. Ensure that your final project has a maximum plagiarism percentage of 20% (including the Title Page and Chapters I–IV)
    Plagiarism checks can be done via s.id/ETDdanTurnitin
  6. Submit one printed bundle of your final project and the Committee Eligibility Approval Form (s.id/LayakUJiKomite) to the program study administrator

Note: The committee review process takes approximately 10 days from the date the final project is submitted to the program administrator.

Examination Stage

  1. After receiving corrections from the committee, revise your final project
  2. Submit three bundles of revised your final project to the study program administrator
    Register for the final project exam via s.id/FormulirSidangSastraArab

Note: The final project exam schedule will be announced no later than three days before the exam date.

Contact Service

Arabic Study Program Administrator

Arabic Study Program Email

Academic FIB UGM Email

Graduation Requirements

Students are declared to have graduated from the Undergraduate Program if they meet the following requirements:

  1. Have completed at least 144-160 credits
  2. The Minimum grade of compulsory course grade is C, including KKN and undergraduate thesis
  3. Does not have an E grade
  4. The number of elective course credits with a grade of D is not more than 25%

Graduation Criteria

The graduation predicate is given in five levels, namely summa cumlaude, magna cumlaude, cumlaude, very satisfactory, satisfactory, and good. Meanwhile, the graduation predicate with honors consists of cumlaude, magna cumlaude, and summa cumlaude. The graduation predicate with honors is given to graduates who meet the requirements:

  1. Have a maximum study period of 5 (five) years;
  2. Never repeated a course either to improve grades or repeat a course

The following are the graduation predicates at Gadjah Mada University (The Rector Regulation 23/2004):

Steps of Graduation

1. Thesis Revision

  • Revise your thesis based on the examiners’ feedback.
  • Submit the revised thesis to the examiners following this sequence:
    Undergraduate Thesis Supervisor → Main Examiner → Committee.
  • Bring the revised thesis (printed copy) and request signatures for the thesis approval sheet.

2. Approval and Thesis Stamping

  • After obtaining all required signatures, request the faculty’s academic office to stamp the undergraduate thesis approval sheet.

3. Register as Graduation-Eligible Student

If no course is to be removed:

  • Email your transcript to akademik.fib@ugm.ac.id (subject: Program Name_Permohonan Layak Yudisium_NIU_Name).
  • Transcript requirements:
    • All compulsory courses must have a minimum grade of C (including KKN and thesis).
    • Total credits: 144–149 (over 149 credits requires approval from the Head of Study Program).
    • No E grades; elective courses with a D grade must not exceed 25% of the total credits.

If a course needs to be removed:

  • Fill out the course removal form (approved by your Academic Advisor and the Head of Study Program).
  • Submit the form to the faculty’s academic staff to receive an updated transcript.

4. Prepare Graduation Files

Prepare the following digital documents:

  • Graduation request letter.
  • Temporary transcript.
  • Course removal form (if applicable).
  • Course checklist (completed by the academic office).
  • Enrollment history from SIMASTER.
  • PPSMB certificate.
  • Library clearance letter from FIB UGM.
  • Receipt for the submission of undergraduate thesis files (library and study program).
  • Statement letter of no liabilities (stamped).
  • AcEPT test results.
  • Form of undergraduate thesis title 
  • Cover undergraduate thesis in Indonesian & English
  • High school diploma, birth certificate, and name declaration form (if discrepancies exist).
  • Scan of ID (for Indonesian citizens) or Passport (for foreign nationals), student ID card, and semester transcript (if exceeding 24 credits/semester).
  • Leave letter (if applicable).

5. Upload Thesis to UGM ETD System

  • Prepare Scanned Documents:
  • Valid thesis approval sheet.
  • Anti-plagiarism statement with a Rp10,000 stamp and signed with the appropriate date.
  • Publication statement (no stamp required).
  • Combine and Format Documents:
  • Merge all documents: the approval sheet, anti-plagiarism statement, publication statement, and the complete thesis manuscript. Ensure proper pagination.
  • Convert the complete thesis manuscript into PDF format.
  • Add bookmarks in the PDF for each chapter and subchapter.
  • Separate the Undergraduate thesis into Seven Files:
    Use the following file naming format:
    Degree Level-Year of Graduation-NIU-File Section
    Example:
  • S1-2019-3200333-title (title page).
  • S1-2019-3200333-tableofcontent (table of contents).
  • S1-2019-3200333-abstract (abstract, including Indonesian and Arabic abstracts).
  • S1-2019-3200333-introduction (introduction chapter).
  • S1-2019-3200333-conclusion (conclusion chapter).
  • S1-2019-3200333-bibliography (bibliography).
  • S1-2019-3200333-complete (complete thesis manuscript).
    Note: Ensure all files are not password-protected.
  • Upload your complete thesis at https://unggah.etd.ugm.ac.id according to the specified format and file naming conventions.
  • Ensure the upload status is “Successful” and has been verified by UGM Library staff.’

6. Submit Thesis Files

7. Submit Graduation Files

  • Send the complete files to akademik.fib@ugm.ac.id  (subject: Program Name_Berkas Yudisium dan Wisuda_NIU_Name).
  • Mail the original student ID card to the Academic Section, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM.

8. Online Graduation and Convocation Registration

  • Access the “Yudisium dan Wisuda” menu on your SIMASTER account.
  • Complete the biodata form, upload a formal photo (white background), and finalize the convocation registration after verification.

9. Submission Deadlines

Submit all files by the 20th of each month. If the date falls on a holiday, submissions should be made on the next working day.

Graduation

The undergraduate graduation ceremony at UGM is held four times a year, in February, May, August, and November. Students can begin the process of completing the administrative requirements for graduation at the Faculty after submitting the undergraduate thesis. Students who do not submit their thesis are not eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony and will not receive their diploma or transcript.

The administrative requirements for graduation at the Faculty include the following:

  1. The student must be declared graduated by the department, meaning all academic obligations, including the completion of the undergraduate thesis, have been successfully fulfilled.
  2. Students are required to fill out the graduation registration form provided by the academic and student affairs section, and complete any other requirements listed in the form, such as administrative documents or proof of completion of specific requirements.

Once all administrative requirements are completed, students will be officially declared as candidates for graduation and can proceed to the next steps in the graduation process.

The Arabic Study Program and the Faculty of Cultural Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada regularly conduct satisfaction surveys to improve the services provided to all stakeholders. This survey focuses on student satisfaction.

This Survey seeks to provide various constructive inputs and suggestions, especially related to student experiences during the learning process, administrative services, and various faculty facilities available. The input provided is the basis for service and curriculum development. Students can fill in the survey link at the following link

Results of Student Satisfaction Survey on Facilities and Infrastructure and Follow-Up

This diagram represents the results of a recent survey conducted by the Arabic Study Program in 2024 regarding student satisfaction with facilities and infrastructure. This covers several aspects, ranging from open spaces to buildings. Most respondents were satisfied overall, although one point of concern was the prayer room, where 20% of students expressed dissatisfaction. This figure shows the need for improvement of these facilities. On the other hand, in aspects such as internet access, the library, front office, and laboratories, 45-50% of students were very satisfied. Overall, students feel that the facilities and other infrastructure are adequate.

The Arabic Study Program consistently strives to provide adequate facilities and infrastructure by reporting survey results to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. For example, one of the facilities that received a “dissatisfied” rating compared to other facilities is the prayer room. Initial steps that have been planned include reconstructing the prayer room to create a more comfortable and adequate space for students. In addition to addressing the prayer room issue, the faculty is also working to maintain and improve highly appreciated facilities, such as libraries and laboratories. Technology and service enhancements are also being improved in various aspects. With the collaboration between students, study programs, and faculty, a conducive and quality learning environment will continue to be realized.

Results of Student Satisfaction Survey on Study Program Management

Student Satisfaction of Management Study Program: Overview and Improvement Efforts

The 2024 survey conducted by the Study Program showed student satisfaction with the management study program in four main variables: empathy, assurance, responsiveness, and reliability. The results showed that the majority of students were “satisfied” (46-50%) across all variables, with assurance being the variable most widely rated as “very satisfied” (46.19%). However, each variable still had a number of respondents who rated it “neutral.”

The Study Program is committed to continuous quality improvement through annual management review meetings/Rapat Tinjauan Manajemen (RTM). Feedback from students becomes the basis for designing improvement programs, such as the “Crafting the Perfect CV” seminar tailored to their needs.

In addition, the Arabic Study Program continuously strives to improve communication and administration between lecturers and students so that students can solve academic and non-academic problems with optimal support. The Arabic Study Program hopes to create a better learning experience every year with this approach.