SCHOLARSHIP TYPES

Full Scholarship
This is a prestigious full scholarship, limited to only highly selected students, covering almost all essential components, including:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Student visa & stay permit fee waiver
- Monthly living allowance (IDR 1,100,000)
- Free Indonesian language course (BIPA)
- Student dormitory (sharing room)
- Annual cultural trip
Partial Scholarship
The partial scholarship scheme accommodates a larger quota of international students than the full scholarship and covers several components, including:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Free Indonesian language course (BIPA)
- Annual cultural trip

Note:
Please note that living expenses may vary depending on individual lifestyle and personal needs. Prospective students are encouraged to plan their finances accordingly. For reference, estimated living costs in Surakarta (Solo) can be found through this page.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must:

Be non-Indonesian citizens
Be under 23 years of age (for Bachelor’s degree applicants)
Not hold refugee status and have no record of serious criminal conviction
Demonstrate proficiency in English or Arabic (TOEFL, TOAFL, or equivalent certification). Applicants whose previous education was conducted in English or Arabic may be exempted from the TOEFL/TOAFL requirement by submitting a recommendation letter from their school.
Show a strong academic interest in pursuing studies at UIN Surakarta
Be willing to participate in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and an online interview
Have access to additional financial support
Submit and complete all required application documents

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to prepare and upload the following documents as part of the application process:

Recent formal photo (JPG/PNG, max. 300 KB)
Colour scan of valid passport having at least 18 months of validity (cover page & identity page)
Graduation certificate & academic transcript (English/Indonesian)
Curriculum Vitae (UIN Surakarta template)
Financial Statement (UIN Surakarta template)
Personal Statement to Obey Indonesian Rules (UIN Surakarta template)
English, Arabic, or any foreign language proficiency certificate
Recommendation letter from the previous school
Indonesian language certificate (preferred but not mandatory)

Templates available at: bit.ly/UINSurakartaAdmissionDocument

SCHOLARSHIP DURATION

The scholarship is granted for the standard duration of the selected academic program, subject to satisfactory academic performance:

Bachelor: 8 semesters

Students must also maintain a minimum GPA:

3.00 (Social Sciences)
2.75 (Engineering & Natural Sciences)

RESPONSIBILITES OF AWARDEES

Scholarship awardees are required to fulfill the following responsibilities throughout the scholarship period:

Comply with all applicable Indonesian laws and university regulations
Attend and actively participate in all academic activities
Maintain the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) as required by the scholarship
Complete the study program and graduate within the designated scholarship period
Adhere to all terms and conditions stated in the scholarship agreement
The scholarship may be revoked in cases of misconduct, violation of regulations, or academic underperformance. Awardees who resign or withdraw from the program are required to reimburse any funds received.

HOW TO APPLY

Explore available programs
Register at UIN Surakarta International Admission Portal
- Open the registration portal
- Fill in personal details
- Upload required documents
Follow Selection Stages
- Administrative screening
- Computer-based test
- Final interview by the faculty
Admission Notification
- Successful candidates will receive an email with a Letter of Acceptance
Confirm and Proceed
- Send confirmation to study at UIN Surakarta
- UIN Surakarta will apply for your study permit and student visa
- Arrive in Indonesia upon receiving official notification

PRIORITY STUDY PROGRAMS

Applicants who choose one of the following priority study programs will have a higher likelihood of being awarded a scholarship: Business Law, Islamic History and Civilization, Library Science and Islamic Information, Biology Education, Mathematics Education, Primary School Teacher Education, Islamic Communication and Broadcasting, Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy, and Sufism and Psychotherapy. Check the full list of study programs offered here.