Job Description

Opportunity Description

Want to study in Indonesia without paying tuition? Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), a private university placed in the #1201-1400 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, runs the UMY International Student Scholarships for international applicants at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The award pays full tuition and adds a monthly living allowance, dormitory accommodation, health support, and a free Indonesian language course. UMY opened Batch 1 of its 2027/2028 admission cycle on July 15, 2026, and international students can apply now. Top Universities

Important Details

• Provided by: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY)
• Host institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY)
• Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Admission Deadlines (2027/2028 academic year):
  • Batch 1: July 15 – September 30, 2026
  • Batch 2: October 1 – December 31, 2026
  • Batch 3: January 1 – March 31, 2027
  • Batch 4: April 1 – May 31, 2027
• Degree Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral
• Gender: All genders
• Type: Scholarship
• Eligible Nations: International students, all nationalities
• Eligible Degree Programs: UMY’s scholarship page covers all three degree levels without restricting eligibility to specific majors. The university’s full program list (all open to the scholarship) includes:

Undergraduate programs: Accounting, Islamic Economics and Finance, International Relations, Governmental Studies and Administration, Islamic Communication, Management and Business, Communication Studies, Law and Sharia, Arabic Language Education, English Language Education, Japanese Language Education, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology, Nursing, Agribusiness, Agrotechnology, Islamic Education, Sharia Economics, plus Electro-medical Technology (vocational track)

Master’s programs: Management, Economics, Accounting, International Relations, Nursing, Hospital Administration, Government Affairs and Administration, Law, Civil Engineering, and Islamic Studies

Doctoral programs: Government Affairs and Administration, Management, Islamic Political Science, Islamic Educational Psychology, International Relations, Accounting, Law

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver for the entire program length
• Monthly living allowance: IDR 1,850,000 (undergraduate), IDR 2,350,000 (master’s), IDR 2,600,000 (doctoral)
• Free dormitory accommodation
• Minor health treatment coverage
• Free Indonesian Language Course (BIPA)
• Scholarship duration: 4 years (undergraduate), 2 years (master’s), 4 years (doctoral)

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic requirement: High school diploma and transcript for undergraduate applicants; bachelor’s degree and transcript for master’s applicants; master’s degree and transcript for doctoral applicants
• Language requirement:
• Accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, TOEIC
  • Undergraduate applicants need a minimum CEFR B1 level
  • Master’s and doctoral applicants need a minimum CEFR B2 level
• Waiver: Available to applicants from English-speaking countries or those who completed prior studies entirely in English. A statement letter from the relevant authority proves eligibility for this waiver.
• Language of instruction: English or Indonesian, depending on the program
• Other required documents: Valid passport, bank statement covering at least 3 months, motivation letter
• For master’s and doctoral applicants only: Recommendation letter and a brief research proposal
• Ongoing condition: UMY reviews academic performance every semester, and recipients must maintain their GPA to keep the scholarship

How to Apply?

• Apply online through UMY’s International Admissions portal. Select “Full-Time Study,” then choose “Scholarship” as your funding type before filling out the registration form.
• Gather your documents first: academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, passport copy, bank statement, and motivation letter (plus a recommendation letter and research proposal for master’s and doctoral applications), since the portal requires uploads during registration.

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