Yogyakarta is widely known as a cultural and educational city. This is attributed to its well-preserved cultural heritage and the presence of numerous reputable educational institutions. The city offers many historical and cultural attractions such as Prambanan Temple, the Royal Palace (Keraton), Alun-alun, Malioboro Street, and more. Its friendly residents and relatively low cost of living make Yogyakarta a comfortable place to live.
As a student city, Yogyakarta offers various facilities such as student housing, public libraries, entertainment venues, dining options, and accessible public transportation. Affordable boarding houses are available near UGM, and the UGM Residence provides on-campus accommodation at reasonable rates (see: residence.ugm.ac.id). For transportation, Yogyakarta has public bus services like TransJogja, connecting key points including UGM campus with low fares, ensuring convenient and safe travel.