The University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) in Indonesia is offering the International Priority Scholarship (IPS) for the academic year 2025. This scholarship is designed to support international students in pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Indonesia. The IPS scholarship aims to provide global students with financial assistance, enabling them to study in an enriching cultural environment while expanding their academic and professional networks.

Scholarship Overview:

• Host Institution: University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), Indonesia
• Program Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs
• Financial Coverage: Fully funded
• Eligibility: Open to students from developing Muslim countries (including Afghanistan)
• Duration:
  • Undergraduate: Up to 4 years
  • Master’s: Up to 2 years
  • Doctoral: Up to 4 years
• Mode of Study: On-campus (with online options available for some programs)

Fields of Study:

PhD Programs:

• Doctor in Law
• Doctor in Education
• Doctor in Islamic Studies
• Doctor in Mechanical Engineering
• Doctor in Psychology
• Doctor in Pharmacy

Master’s Degree Programs:

• Islamic Education
• Islamic Economic Law
• Law
• Management
• Accounting
• Education Management
• Indonesian Language Education
• English Education
• Basic Education
• Mathematics Education
• Psychology
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Informatics

Bachelor’s Degree Programs:

Faculty of Education:

• Accounting Education
• Pancasila and Civic Education
• Indonesian Language and Literature Education
• English Education
• Mathematics Education
• Biology Education
• Primary Teacher Education
• Teacher Training for Early Childhood Education
• Geography Education
• Informatics Engineering Education
• Sports Education

Faculty of Economics and Business:

• Management
• Accounting
• Economic Development
• Law

Faculty of Engineering:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Architecture
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Pharmacy:

• Pharmacy

Faculty of Geography:

• Geography

Faculty of Psychology:

• Psychology

Faculty of Islamic Studies:

• Islamic Education
• Sharia Economic Law
• Al-Qur’an and Tafsir

Faculty of Health Sciences:

• Nursing
• Profession of Ners
• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Physiotherapy

Faculty of Communication and Informatics:

• Informatics Engineering
• Communication Science

Scholarship Benefits:

For Undergraduate Students:

• Full tuition waiver for up to 8 semesters
• Monthly living allowance of IDR 1,750,000
• Book allowance of IDR 50,000 per month
• Health insurance coverage
• Visa fees and limited stay permit
• Round-trip flight ticket
• One-year free Bahasa Indonesia course (for students in Regular Class)

For Postgraduate Students:

• Full tuition waiver:
  • Master’s: Up to 4 semesters
  • Doctoral: Up to 6 semesters
• Monthly living allowance of IDR 1,750,000
• Book allowance of IDR 50,000 per month
• Health insurance
• Visa fees and limited stay permit
• Round-trip flight ticket
• One-year free Bahasa Indonesia course (for Regular Class students)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students from developing Muslim countries.
• Available in three languages: Bahasa Indonesia, English, and Arabic.
• Applicants for undergraduate programs must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong academic record.

Required Documents:

Applicants must prepare the following documents before applying:

• Formal photo with a blue background (4×6 cm, JPG/JPEG format)
• Latest academic certificate (PDF)
• Latest academic transcript (PDF)
• Language proficiency certificate (PDF):
  • Regular Class: Requires Bahasa Indonesia course for one year.
  • International Class: Requires an English proficiency certificate.
  • Islamic Education (International Class): Requires an Arabic proficiency certificate.
• Passport cover and full passport page (PDF)
• Academic recommendation letter (PDF)
• Employer/supervisor recommendation letter (for postgraduate applicants only) (PDF)
• Motivation letter (PDF)

Additional Documents Required Upon Acceptance:

• Medical report (PDF)
• Agreement and declaration letter (PDF)

Application Process:

1. Visit the official UMS website and register for an account.
2. Search for the International Priority Scholarship (IPS) 2025 application form.
3. Complete the application form with accurate personal and academic details.
4. Upload the required documents in JPG format (maximum file size: 300KB, in color).
5. Submit the application before the deadline.

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