The Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly extends its congratulations to 13 undergraduate students from the Plant Protection Study Program who have successfully been admitted to the Fast Track Master’s Program for the First Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. This achievement reflects the students’ outstanding academic performance, dedication, and commitment to advancing their knowledge and expertise in the field of plant protection.
The Fast Track Program is one of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s flagship academic initiatives, designed to provide high-achieving undergraduate students with an integrated pathway to pursue both bachelor’s and master’s degrees more efficiently. Through this program, students gain broader academic exposure while developing their research competencies at an earlier stage of their education.
For the First Semester of Academic Year 2026/2027, a total of 13 students were admitted through the Fast Track pathway to two graduate programs within the Faculty of Agriculture: the Master’s Program in Pest Science and the Master’s Program in Phytopathology.
The students admitted to the Master’s Program in Pest Science are:
- Aisa Qirta Ayuning Syuhada
- Khalil Asridhani
- Shinta Dewi Maharani
- Theodora Demara Wisnu Putri
- Reza Dian Nur Aini
- Syafruddin Nurkholid
Meanwhile, the students admitted to the Master’s Program in Phytopathology are:
- Ahmad Prio Adi Saputro
- Aisyah Nur Rahmalia
- Destria Amanda
- Karina Putri Shakira
- Nasywa Amalia Husna
- Nur Azizah Setyowati
- Yulvia Dairina
As recognition of their academic excellence, all successful candidates will receive a full tuition scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver for the first two semesters of their master’s studies. This support is expected to motivate students to continue excelling academically, strengthen their research capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and sustainable agricultural development.
The Department of Plant Protection hopes that these Fast Track students will make the most of this valuable opportunity to broaden their academic horizons, enhance their research competencies, and contribute to innovations in plant protection. Equipped with advanced knowledge and research experience, they are expected to become future academics, researchers, and professionals who will play an active role in addressing agricultural challenges, particularly in the sustainable management of plant pests and diseases.
The Fast Track Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, reflects the university’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program contributes to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by developing highly qualified human resources capable of generating innovations that strengthen food security and sustainable agriculture. It also supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing outstanding students with access to high-quality postgraduate education, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by preparing graduates with advanced competencies for research and professional careers, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by fostering research and innovation in plant protection, SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through scholarship opportunities that promote equitable access to higher education, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening collaboration among the academic community, educational institutions, and various stakeholders in advancing scientific research and innovation.
Once again, the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, congratulates all students who have successfully been admitted to the Fast Track Master’s Program for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026/2027. May this achievement mark the beginning of an outstanding academic journey and inspire meaningful contributions to scientific advancement, sustainable agriculture, and the well-being of society.
