Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Scholarship | Fully Funded
Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Scholarship is now open to international applications for its August 2027 intake, offering full and partial scholarships across Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes — a genuine, structured pathway for international students who want more than just admission, but real financial support to actually get there.
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This is the current cycle, replacing the earlier August 2026 intake, and it comes with a real practical wrinkle worth understanding before you plan your timeline: UNS actually runs two separate intake windows each year, not one, so the exact deadline that applies to you depends heavily on which programme and intake period you’re targeting. Check UNS’s site directly for the precise date for your specific programme, rather than assuming a single fixed deadline applies across the board.
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Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Scholarship Summary
| Scholarship Name ⇒ | Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Scholarship |
| Host Country ⇒ | Indonesia |
| Study Level ⇒ | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Masters Scholarships | PhD |
| Eligibility ⇒ | Non-Indonesian citizens, all countries |
| Benefits ⇒ | Full or partial tuition waiver, living allowance (Full Scholarship only), Indonesian language course, health insurance |
| Intake Deadline ⇒ | August 2027 (primary intake). Also confirm the exact deadline directly on UNS’s official page. |
About the Scholarship
UNS, based in Surakarta, Central Java, offers international students two funding routes: self-funded admission, or the UNS Scholarship covering full or partial support. Scholarships are open across nearly all fields of study, though the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences carries a limited quota, making early application genuinely worthwhile if that’s your intended field.
A detail worth knowing before you plan your application timeline: UNS actually runs two separate intake periods. The primary intake starts in August/September, covers most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and typically has a deadline between March and May. A smaller, secondary intake starts in February, is available only for a limited number of Master’s and Doctoral programmes, and typically has a deadline between October and December. Confirm which intake applies to your specific programme directly with UNS.
Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Scholarship Types
Full Scholarship:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly living allowance: IDR 1,500,000 (Bachelor’s), IDR 1,750,000 (Master’s), IDR 2,250,000 (Doctoral)
- Free Indonesian language course
- Health insurance
Partial Scholarship:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Free Indonesian language course
- Health insurance
- No living allowance provided
What the stipend does not cover, worth budgeting for separately: accommodation, airfare, visa costs, and meals remain the student’s own responsibility, even under the Full Scholarship.
Scholarship duration: 8 semesters (Bachelor’s), 4 semesters (Master’s), 6 semesters (Doctoral).
Minimum GPA to maintain the scholarship: 3.00 for Social Sciences, 2.75 for Engineering and Natural Sciences.
Important: scholarship recipients must comply with Indonesian law, maintain required academic performance, attend classes consistently, and graduate on time. Violations can lead to scholarship termination, and students who withdraw are required to reimburse the funding they’ve already received.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a non-Indonesian citizen
- Be under 24 years old for Bachelor’s degree applicants
- Hold no refugee status and no serious criminal record
- Demonstrate English proficiency: TOEFL 450 (Science programmes) or 500 (Social Science programmes), or an equivalent test score
- Show genuine interest in studying at UNS specifically
- Be willing to participate in an online interview
- Provide proof of financial support
- Submit every required document on time
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photo (JPG/PNG, max 300 KB)
- Passport, valid for at least 18 months
- Graduation certificate and academic transcripts, in English or Indonesian
- Health certificate, in English or Indonesian
- CV, using UNS’s own template
- Financial statement, using UNS’s own template
- Personal statement, using UNS’s own template
- English language proficiency certificate
- Indonesian language certificate, optional but recommended
- Two recommendation letters, for Master’s and Doctoral applicants
- A preliminary research proposal, for Doctoral applicants only
How to Apply
- Download your Letter of Offer directly from UNS’s official site
- Browse available courses and curricula to confirm your target programme
- Contact the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your country to request a recommendation letter, bringing your Letter of Offer, passport, graduation certificate, and academic transcript
- Register through the UNS International Admission Portal — create your account, complete your personal details, upload every required document, and print your registration card
- Complete the selection process: administrative screening, an initial interview, a computer-based test, and a final department interview
- If selected, you’ll receive an email with your Letter of Acceptance, along with your scholarship contract and visa invoice
- Confirm your acceptance, and UNS will process your study permit and student visa application on your behalf
Official Application Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Which intake is the UNS Scholarship currently open for?
The August 2027 intake, confirmed directly on UNS’s official admissions page. A separate, smaller February intake also exists for select Master’s and Doctoral programmes.
Does the UNS Scholarship cover accommodation and airfare?
No. Even under the Full Scholarship, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, and meals remain the student’s own responsibility. The monthly stipend covers general living expenses only.
What GPA do I need to maintain to keep the scholarship?
3.00 for Social Sciences programmes, or 2.75 for Engineering and Natural Sciences programmes.
What happens if I withdraw from my programme after receiving the scholarship?
You’re required to reimburse the funding you’ve already received, and continued violations of academic or conduct requirements can lead to scholarship termination.
Is medical study available under this scholarship?
Yes, but the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences carries a limited quota, making early application genuinely important if that’s your intended field.
Disclaimer: All scholarship details were verified directly against Universitas Sebelas Maret’s official admissions page as of August 2026, reflecting the August 2027 intake. Exact deadlines vary by programme and intake period — always confirm the current date directly on uns.ac.id before applying.
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