The IPS Scholarship, a premier study in Indonesia initiative, invites international students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), a leading private Islamic university in Surakarta, Central Java. Ranked in the 1201–1500 range by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, UMS is a global academic nexus, fostering innovation and cultural exchange. This UMS program targets students from developing Muslim countries, offering a multicultural educational journey through diverse academic disciplines and global partnerships.
International Priority Scholarship (IPS) in Indonesia:
Host Country:
•Indonesia
Host Universities:
•Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
Program Level:
•Undergraduate level.
•Graduate level.
•Doctoral/Postgraduate level.
IPS Scholarship Duration:
•The duration of these scholarships varies semester-wise according to the program, including the BIPA course of 2 semesters.
List of Available Degree Programs:
Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
Faculty of Education
•Accounting Education
•Pancasila and Civic Education
•Indonesian Language and Literature Education
•English Education
•Mathematic Education
•Biology Education
•Primary Teacher Education
•Teacher Training for Early childhood Education
•Geography Education
•Informatics Engineering Education
•Sports Education
Faculty of Economic and Business
•Management
•Accounting
•Economic Development
Faculty of Law
•Law
Faculty of Engineering
•Mechanical Engineering
•Civil Engineering
•Electrical Engineering
•Architecture
•Chemical Engineering
•Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Pharmacy
•Pharmacy
Faculty of Psychology
•Psychology
Faculty of Geography
•Geography
Faculty of Islamic Studies
•Islamic Education
•Sharia Economic Law
•Al-Qur’an and Tafsir
Faculty of Health
•Nursing
•Profession of Ners
•Nutrition
•Public Health
•Physiotherapy
Faculty of Communication and informatics
•Communication Science
•Informatics Engineering
Master’s Degree Programs:
•Master’s in Islamic education
•Master’s in Islamic Economic Law
•Master’s in law
•Master’s in management
•Master’s in accounting
•Master’s in education management
•Master’s in Indonesian Language Education
•Master’s in English education
•Master’s in Basic Education
•Master’s in mathematics education
•Master’s in psychology
•Master’s in pharmacy
•Master’s in nursing
•Master’s in civil engineering
•Master’s in mechanical engineering
•Master’s in chemical engineering
•Master in Informatic
PhD Degree Programs:
•Doctor in Law
•Doctor in Islamic Studies
•Doctor in Education
•Doctor in Psychology
•Doctor in Mechanical Engineering
•Doctor in Pharmacy
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Benefits of the International Priority Scholarship:
•Tuition fees will be covered.
•For doctoral students, till 6 semesters.
•For the master’s program, till 4 semesters.
•For an undergraduate program, till 8 semesters.
•A monthly living allowance of IDR 1,750,000/- is given.
•A book allowance of IDR 50,000/- is given.
•Health insurance is granted.
•Visa fees will be covered.
•A return air flight ticket is provided.
•Bahasa Indonesia for International Students course (BIPA) for 2 semesters.
Eligibility Criteria of the International Priority Scholarship in Indonesia:
1. You should have completed the previous degree in Moslem developing countries.
2. You should have completed the previous degree with excellent marks.
3. You must have the required expertise for the field you are applying for.
4. Exposure in a particular field is encouraged.
5. Your passport should be valid for 18 months; from the time you are applying for a scholarship.
6. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.
7. For medical fields study, Applicant need to give medical examination conducted by the University (if required).
Documents required for the International Priority Scholarship:
1. Academic Recommendation Letter from Previous Academic Supervisor (if available).
2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation of bachelor’s or master’s degree.
3. Academic transcript of bachelor’s or master’s program (if required).
4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
5. CV (if required).
6. Research Proposal (Doctoral Program).
7. Medical Report
8. Motivation letter/statement of purpose (if any).
9. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
10. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).
11. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
12. University Admission Offer Letter (If Already Issued).
13. Study Purpose Essay
14. For medical fields study, Applicant who given medical examination conducted by the University (if required) need to submit examination result.
Scholarship Deadline:
• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.
• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in January 2026!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
