The NEW UI GREAT Scholarship 2025 at Universitas Indonesia offers a fully funded scholarship for international students. Applicants willing to pursue their master’s degree in Indonesia can apply for this opportunity.

This scholarship program is specifically for non-Indonesian citizens who aspire to obtain a master’s degree. It offers a wide variety of disciplines across 16 faculties and schools. Universitas Indonesia (UI) supports talented international students by covering tuition fees, living costs, and other essential expenses. Beyond financial assistance, the program ensures recipients gain an invaluable intercultural experience in Indonesia.

Through the NEW UI GREAT Scholarship, Universitas Indonesia aims to foster global talent, cultural exchange, and academic excellence. With comprehensive support and guidance, the program empowers students to focus on their studies while building meaningful connections in Indonesia.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 27 March 2025
• Interview Selection Dates: 7 April – 11 April 2025
• Result Announcement Date: 28 April 2025
• Confirmation of Offer: 28 April – 3 May 2025
• Visa Application Period: 5 May – 9 May 2025
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Host Institution: Universitas Indonesia
• Eligible Countries: All non-Indonesian countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: International students pursuing a master’s degree
• Fields: Various disciplines across 16 faculties
• Study Level: Master’s Degree
• Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Duration: Maximum 4 semesters + 1 year language preparation (if required)
• Program Language: English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Host Country: Indonesia

Benefits and Financial Aids

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tuition Fee Waiver for 4 semesters
• Student Visa Application, VITAS, and Stay Permit Costs are covered (only once).
• Return Ticket Allowance up to IDR 10,000,000 (IDR 5,000,000 for each trip).
• Settlement Cost Allowance of IDR 1,500,000 (one-time payment).
• Health Insurance Allowance up to IDR 400,000/month.
• Living Cost Allowance of IDR 3,500,000/month (including accommodation).
• Indonesian Language Preparation Program (if required), covered by the scholarship

Note: The scholarship does not cover dependents’ expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria for applicants:

• Applicants must be a non-Indonesian citizen.
• Applying for a Master’s degree at Universitas Indonesia.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and provide certificates & academic transcripts (in English or Bahasa).
• Must not hold a master’s degree previously.
• Must meet UI Degree admission and scholarship requirements.
• Maintain at least a GPA of 3.0 throughout the study period.
• Must not be registered at any other university in Indonesia.
• Must submit a NEW UI GREAT Letter of Statement and a Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy.
• Fulfill English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency requirements (language preparation class provided if necessary).
• Pass Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers-BIPA Level 2 after language preparation year (mandatory to continue master’s studies)

Required Documents

The required supporting documents and materials are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate (scanned copy)
• Academic transcripts (English or Bahasa)
• NEW UI GREAT Letter of Statement
• Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy (free format)
• Proof of admission registration fee payment (USD 100)
• English/Bahasa proficiency certificates (as per faculty requirements)
• Valid passport copy

How to Apply?

• Visit the admission portal using the link below.
• Complete the online admission form.
• Pay the admission registration fee of USD 100 and upload the receipt.
• Merge and upload the NEW UI GREAT Statement Letter and Recommendation Letter from the Indonesian Embassy in a single PDF (max 3MB).
• Upload all required documents (transcripts, certificates, language proof, etc.).
• Apply before 27 March 2025.
• Await the interview invitation and results.

Apply Now

For more details, review the official UI call for 2025.

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