Doctoral Program

Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programs

Master's Degree

BAN-PT/LAM-PTKes accredited

English Proficiency

TOEFL/IELTS/TKBI required

Promoter Approval

Research alignment required

Language Requirements

English Programs

English Proficiency (minimum scores):

TOEFL PBT ≥ 550

IELTS ≥ 6.0

Duolingo ≥ 105

TOEFL iBT ≥ 79

TOEIC ≥ 785

• Scores must be valid within last 2 years

• English-speaking country graduates may submit official documents verifying all courses were in English

Indonesian Programs

English Proficiency (minimum scores):

TOEFL PBT ≥ 500

IELTS ≥ 5.0

Duolingo ≥ 80

TOEFL iBT ≥ 60

TOEIC ≥ 600

• Scores must be valid within last 2 years

• English-speaking country graduates may submit official documents verifying all courses were in English

Indonesian Language Requirement

Pass BIPA Level 2 (or equivalent) prior to enrollment OR complete UNPAD BIPA preparatory course

Required Documents

All documents must be in English or with certified translation

Valid Passport

Minimum 18 months validity remaining

Personal Statement & Study Plan

Explain your motivation and academic goals

Two Letters of Recommendation

At least one academic referee (both may be academic)

Bachelor's Degree Certificate

Official certificate and complete transcript

English Proficiency Proof

TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC/Duolingo or official documents

Compliance Letter

Confirming scholarship rules (after acceptance)

Important: Incomplete or missing documents will result in disqualification

Submit via:

admission.unpad.ac.id/international-student

Eligibility Requirements

General Requirements

Open to both Indonesian and international applicants (WNI and WNA)
Completed undergraduate and master's programs accredited by BAN-PT or LAM-PTKes (for Indonesian institutions)
Valid English proficiency certificate (valid up to 2 years)

Special Exemption Available:

Applicants who are first authors of scientific papers published in Q1 journals (Scientific Journal Ranking by SCImago) are exempted from TKA/TPA and TKBI requirements.

Note: Verification of documents from non-listed institutions may take over one month and could affect interview eligibility for specific selection rounds.