UMS Scholarship welcomes international students to apply for bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral study opportunities at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, offering fully funded and partially funded schemes and support to help scholars succeed.
The scholarship is provided by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) in Central Java, Indonesia. UMS offers various study programmes across faculties and includes benefits such as tuition waivers, health services, and Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) classes for eligible students.
UMS International Priority Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees (waiver)
- Living allowance of IDR 1.750.000/Month (Fully Funded only)
- Books allowance of IDR 50.000/Month (Fully Funded only)
- Health Insurance (Fully Funded only)
- VISA fees (Fully Funded only)
- Limited Stay Permit (Fully Funded only)
- Return air flight ticket (Fully Funded only)
- Free 1 year Bahasa Class for students who choose Regular Class
Partially Funded Benefits
- Tuition fee waiver.
- On‑campus health services.
- BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia for International Students) course.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- Bachelor’s: 8 semesters
- Master’s: 4 semesters
- Doctoral: 6 semesters
Required Documents
- Passport‑sized photo.
- Valid passport (cover + details).
- Academic certificates & transcripts (in English).
- Recommendation letters (academic/professional).
- English language certificate.
- Study purpose essay.
- Research proposal (Doctoral only).
- Certificates of achievements/experience.
- Publication links (Master’s & Doctoral only).
UMS International Priority Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees
- Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
- Recommendation Letter from an educational or professional institution; must be on official letterhead, signed, and written in English
- Academic Certificate issued in English
- Academic Transcript issued in English
- Official English Language Certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, DUO LINGO
- Study Purpose Essay outlining the applicant’s motivation and goals, written in English
- Research Proposal (Doctoral Program Only) – in PDF format and written in English
How to Apply?
- Review eligibility and select a study programme.
- Prepare required documents.
- Contact UMS International Office for guidance.
- Submit application via the UMS International Students Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the UMS Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, required documents, duration, and how the scholarship is administered at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
What is the UMS International Priority Scholarship?
The UMS International Priority Scholarship is open to international students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. It offers fully funded and partially funded schemes with benefits such as tuition waivers, health services, and BIPA classes for Regular Program students.
Which study levels are eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is available for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes at UMS. The official UMS page lists offered study programmes across faculties including Education, Engineering, Health, Economics and Business, Law, and Islamic Studies.
What does the fully funded coverage include?
Fully funded coverage listed on the UMS site includes tuition fee waivers, a living allowance of IDR 1,750,000/month, a books allowance of IDR 50,000/month, health insurance, visa fees, a limited stay permit, return airfare, and a free one-year Bahasa Indonesia class for Regular Class students.
Are there partially funded options?
Yes. The UMS page states there are partially funded schemes. Partially funded benefits generally include tuition fee waiver, on-campus health services, and the BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia for International Students) course for applicable students.
How long does the scholarship last?
Duration depends on the study level as listed on the UMS page: Bachelor programmes last 8 semesters, Master programmes last 4 semesters, and Doctoral programmes last 6 semesters.
What key documents are required to apply?
Required documents on the UMS site include a passport-sized photo (JPG/JPEG), scanned passport cover and details (PDF), recommendation letters (PDF), academic certificates and transcripts in English (PDF), an English language certificate, a study purpose essay, and a research proposal for doctoral applicants.
What are the photo and passport file requirements?
Photo must be color, recent, 50KB–300KB, at least 600×750 pixels, and in JPG/JPEG format. Passport scans must include full cover and details, with passport valid for at least 18 months from the date of application, and files submitted in PDF format as specified.
Are English documents required?
Yes. The UMS page specifies that academic certificates and transcripts must be issued in English. Recommendation letters should be written in English, and official English language test results (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) are required.
Is Bahasa Indonesia instruction provided?
UMS provides a free one-year Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) class for students who choose the Regular Class, and this benefit is available under both fully funded and partially funded schemes where applicable.
Where can I find more information about offered programmes?
The UMS scholarship page includes a detailed list of offered study programmes across bachelor, master, and doctoral levels with links to more information for each programme on the official UMS website.
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