DENPASAR – A total of 42 prospective graduates from the Graduate School of Udayana University (Unud) participated in the graduation send-off ceremony for the fifth period of 2026 on Thursday (October 15, 2026). The event marked an important academic milestone for the graduates as they completed their studies and prepared to take part in the university's official graduation ceremony.

According to the graduation report presented by Prof. Ir. Ida Ayu Astarini, M.Sc., Ph.D., 25 prospective graduates came from master's degree programs, while the remaining 17 were from the Professional Engineer Program. All prospective graduates were scheduled to be officially honored by the Director of the Graduate School of Udayana University.

Among the three master's degree programs, the Master's Program in Environmental Science recorded the highest number of graduates, with 12 students. The Master's Program in Health Law graduated seven students, while the Master's Program in Sustainable Development and Finance graduated six. Meanwhile, the Professional Engineer Program recorded 17 prospective graduates.

Academic Achievements of Graduates

The graduates' academic achievements were reflected in their high average GPAs and graduation distinctions. Among master's graduates, 11 students, representing 44 percent, earned the distinction of With Honors. Meanwhile, the remaining 14 students, or 56 percent, received the distinction of Very Satisfactory.

Similar academic achievements were recorded in the Professional Engineer Program. Nine graduates, or 52.94 percent, received the With Honors distinction, six graduates, or 35.29 percent, earned the Very Satisfactory distinction, and two graduates, representing 11.76 percent, received the Satisfactory distinction.

In terms of study duration, 11 master's graduates, representing 44 percent, completed their studies within four semesters. Two graduates finished in five semesters, four in six semesters, five in seven semesters, and three completed their studies in eight semesters.

In the Professional Engineer Program, 10 graduates, or 58.82 percent, completed their education within one semester, while the remaining seven graduates, or 41.18 percent, finished in two semesters. Overall, the graduation report recorded an average study duration of five semesters for master's degree programs and one semester for the professional program.

Graduates Represent Diverse Age Groups

Beyond academic performance, the fifth graduation period of 2026 also highlighted the diversity of graduates' ages. The youngest prospective graduate was 24 years old, while the oldest was 57 years old.

In terms of gender distribution, 25 prospective graduates, representing 59.52 percent, were male, while 17 graduates, or 40.48 percent, were female.

Meanwhile, academic activities at the Graduate School of Udayana University continue with 313 active students enrolled in master's degree programs, 24 students in doctoral programs, and 68 students in the Professional Engineer Program.

In the graduation report, Prof. Ida Ayu Astarini also expressed appreciation to all parties who contributed to the successful organization of the send-off ceremony. She extended her congratulations to the graduates for successfully completing their studies.