Unpad Global Scholarship

​Connecting Global Minds, Shaping Sustainable Futures

 

Program Overview: The UGS Master’s Degree Track supports academically excellent international applicants seeking to pursue a Master’s degree at Universitas Padjadjaran. Awardees can enroll in eligible English-taught international programs or regular Master’s programs conducted in Bahasa Indonesia and English. The scholarship emphasizes academic excellence, research potential, and future contributions to society.

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Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver for the duration of the Master’s program (up to 3 semesters)

• Free student visa application and stay permit processing for the study period; costs covered

• Domestic and international airfare (including flights to Indonesia and return travel) is NOT covered by the scholarship; all flight costs are the responsibility of the awardee.

• Monthly living allowance (Rp 4.000.000 per month, for period as stipulated in the contract) 

• Settlement allowance (one-time, Rp 1.500.000)

• Health insurance coverage during the study period (around Rp 6.000.000 per year)

• Indonesian language course (Rp 12.000.000, up to 1 semester, available to applicants who do not meet the required Indonesian language proficiency but are applying a master's program taught in Indonesian)

• Research/thesis writing support fund (one-time after successful thesis proposal, Rp 10.000.000)
   

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be non-Indonesian citizens, subject to applicable Indonesian immigration and higher education regulations.

• Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, research potential, and a strong commitment to sustainable development.

• Holds a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution

• Must not currently hold, or have previously completed, a Master’s degree in any field.

• Demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.0/4.0.

• Demonstrates strong academic potential, motivation for postgraduate study, and commitment to academic excellence

• Demonstrates potential to contribute to their field, community, or wider society

• Language proficiency in the program’s language of instruction (English or Bahasa Indonesia)

• Commitment to contributing to their community, field, or home country after completion

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Application Timeline for February 2027 Intake

• Application Period: October 19 – November 12, 2026

• Selection Process (Desk evaluation and academic interview): 1st and 2nd week of December 2026

• Announcement of Results: 3rd week of December 2026

• Confirmation of Scholarship Acceptance: 4th week of December 2026

• Pre-Departure Preparation (Study permit and visa application): 1st – 2nd week of January 2027

• New Students Registration Period: 3rd – 4th week of January 2027

• Arrival Arrangement and Orientation: February 2027

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Application Guidelines
Documents Requirements:

• Valid Passport (of minimum 18 months) 

• Personal Statement and Study Plan

• Two Letters of Recommendation (at least one academic referee and one professional referee; alternatively, both may be academic referees)

• Official bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcript 

• Proof of English proficiency or official documents or school profiles verifying that all courses were conducted in English (Applicable only if the entire bachelor’s curriculum was completed in English). 

• Letter of Statement confirming compliance with scholarship rules (after successful acceptance)

 

All documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation. Incomplete or missing documents will result in disqualification.

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Access the complete guidelines including programs offered below:

Unpad Global Scholarship 2027 Guidelines.

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Application link: admission.unpad.ac.id/international-student