Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) invites applications for its prestigious UMY University Scholarships 2025-26 for international students. This opportunity is available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs, offering fully and partially funded scholarships.

UMY, a private university established in 1981, is affiliated with Muhammadiyah, Indonesia’s second-largest Islamic organization. Recognized as Indonesia’s fourth-best university, UMY aims to develop graduates with strong academic excellence, Islamic integrity, and social responsibility.

Scholarship Details

• Host Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Indonesia

• Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, Ph.D.

• Funding Type: Fully & Partially Funded

• Eligibility: Open to international students

• Host Country: Indonesia

Study Duration

• Undergraduate: 4 years (8 semesters)

• Master’s: 2 years (4 semesters)

• Ph.D.: 4 years

Scholarship Benefits

For the first year, recipients do not pay tuition fees or living costs. From the second year onwards, the scholarship depends on academic performance:

Undergraduate Students:

• GPA ≥ 3.00: Full tuition fee waiver & living cost coverage

• 2.75 ≤ GPA < 3.00: 75% tuition fee discount

• GPA < 2.75: Scholarship revoked

Master’s & Ph.D. Students:

• GPA ≥ 3.50: Full tuition & living cost coverage

• 3.25 ≤ GPA < 3.50: 75% tuition fee discount

• 3.00 ≤ GPA < 3.25: 50% tuition fee discount

• GPA < 2.75: Scholarship revoked

Available Study Fields

Undergraduate Programs:

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Information Technology

• Agrotechnology

• Agribusiness

• Nursing

• International Program in Management & Business (IMaBs)

• International Program in Accounting (IPAcc)

• International Program in Islamic Economics & Finance (IPIEF)

• International Program in International Relations (IPIREL)

• International Program in Governmental Studies & Administration (IGOV)

• International Program in Communication Studies (IP-COS)

• International Program in Law & Sharia (IPOLS)

• International Program in Islamic Communication (IPICOM)

• Islamic Education

• English, Arabic, & Japanese Language Education

Master’s Programs:

• Islamic Studies

• Management

• Hospital Administration

• Government Affairs & Administration

• Nursing

• International Relations

• Law

• Civil Engineering

• Accounting

• Economics

• Media & Communication

Ph.D. Programs:

• Islamic Educational Psychology

• Islamic Political Science

• Management

• Governmental Affairs & Administration

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:
High school diploma (for Bachelor’s applicants)
Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Master’s applicants)
Master’s degree certificate (for Ph.D. applicants)
Valid passport
Motivation letter
English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or TOEIC)
Two recommendation letters (for Master’s & Ph.D. applicants)
Research proposal (for Master’s & Ph.D. applicants)
All documents must be in English or Indonesian (translated if necessary).

Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Open to students of all nationalities
🔹 Bachelor’s applicants must hold a high school diploma
🔹 Master’s applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a strong GPA
🔹 Ph.D. applicants must possess a Master’s degree with good academic standing
🔹 English proficiency is required:

• B1 CEFR Level for Bachelor’s applicants

• B2 CEFR Level for Master’s & Ph.D. applicants

Key Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadline: April 9, 2025
First Phase Announcement: May 5, 2025
Interview Period: May 19–24, 2025
Second Phase Announcement: June 2, 2025
Validation Period: June 3–12, 2025
Visa Application: June 20, 2025
Classes Start: July 10, 2025

How to Apply?

1. Register online and choose a study program.

2. Verify your email (you will receive a confirmation email).

3. Log in and complete your application.

4. Upload the required documents.

5. Check your application dashboard for results on the announcement date.

6. Validate documents at the Indonesian embassy.

7. Attend the interview and receive a student ID number.

8. Complete the campus orientation and begin classes!

Apply Now

To learn more, visit UMY University’s official website.