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UMY International Students Scholarship 2027 in Indonesia Batch 2 (Fully Funded)
Updated 4 November 2026
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Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) is one of Indonesia's leading private universities. It welcomes students from around the world to study in Yogyakarta, the country's famous student city. The UMY International Students Scholarship helps international students study a bachelor's, master's or PhD at UMY, and Batch 2 applications are open now.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance:
- Bachelor's: about IDR 1,850,000
- Master's: about IDR 2,350,000
- PhD: about IDR 2,600,000
- Free dormitory accommodation
- Minor health treatment
- Indonesian language course (BIPA)
Duration: 4 years (bachelor's), 2 years (master's), 4 years (PhD)
Not covered: flights, visa fees, mandatory health insurance and personal expenses.
Application batches (2027/2028 intake)
- Batch 1: 15 July – 30 September 2026 (closed)
- Batch 2: 1 October – 31 December 2026 (open now)
- Batch 3: 1 January – 31 March 2027
- Batch 4: 1 April – 31 May 2027
Who can apply
- Non-Indonesian citizens
- Bachelor's: high school certificate or equivalent
- Master's: a recognised bachelor's degree
- PhD: a recognised master's degree
- English: CEFR B1 for bachelor's, CEFR B2 for master's and PhD. A waiver is possible if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
- Good physical and mental health
To keep the scholarship, you need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.00 (bachelor's) or 3.50 (master's and PhD).
Documents you need
- Passport (valid for at least 18 months)
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency proof
- CV or resume
- Motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters (master's and PhD)
- Research proposal (PhD and research master's)
- Passport photo with a plain background
How to apply
- Choose your programme on the UMY international admissions website.
- Prepare your documents in English.
- Create an account and complete the online application.
- Upload your documents and submit before the Batch 2 deadline.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for an online interview.
Applying is free. UMY does not charge an application fee.
Deadline
Batch 2: 31 December 2026. If you miss it, you can still apply in Batch 3 (1 January – 31 March 2027) or Batch 4 (1 April – 31 May 2027), but applying earlier gives you a better chance.
Tips
- Write a motivation letter that explains why you chose UMY, your programme and Indonesia.
- Make sure your passport has at least 18 months of validity before you apply.
- Budget for your flight, visa and health insurance, as these are not covered.