UMY International Bachelor Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded in Indonesia

Scholarship Description

The UMY International Student Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship offered by Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), one of Indonesia's leading private universities. The program is designed to attract outstanding international students from around the world to pursue undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in Indonesia.

UMY offers a comprehensive and inclusive scholarship program that reduces financial barriers and fosters academic excellence, leadership, and global engagement. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, dormitory accommodation, health support, and a free Indonesian language course. In the 2026/2027 academic year alone, over 10,000 prospective international students registered, with 44 receiving full scholarships, demonstrating the program's competitiveness and prestige.

Scholarship Location

The scholarship is tenable at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Yogyakarta is renowned as a vibrant student city and a center of Javanese culture, offering a rich and immersive environment for international students.

Scholarship Deadline

The UMY International Student Scholarship application for the 2027/2028 academic year is divided into four batches, with the final deadline on May 31, 2027.

Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply in earlier batches, as scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and the quota is limited.

Host Institution

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) – Founded in 1981, UMY is a private university affiliated with Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's second-largest Islamic organization. It is consistently ranked among Indonesia's top private universities and is placed in the QS World University Rankings 2027 band of #1201-1400. The university offers a wide range of programs delivered in both English and Indonesian.

Level and Fields of Study

Level: Bachelor's degree (also available for master's and doctoral students).

Eligible Programs: The scholarship is open to all degree levels without restricting eligibility to specific majors. Available undergraduate programs include:

• Accounting
• Islamic Economics and Finance
• International Relations
• Governmental Studies and Administration
• Islamic Communication
• Management and Business
• Communication Studies
• Law and Sharia
• Arabic Language Education
• English Language Education
• Japanese Language Education
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Automotive Technology
• Nursing
• Agribusiness
• Agrotechnology
• Islamic Education
• Sharia Economics

Note: A full list of programs is available on the official UMY scholarship page.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to international students from all around the world. UMY welcomes applicants of all nationalities who wish to pursue higher education in Indonesia. The program particularly encourages applicants from ASEAN, Africa, Central Asia, and other regions to apply.

Scholarship Duration & Amount

Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) for undergraduate programs.

Scholarship benefits include:

• Full tuition fee waiver – 100% exemption from tuition fees for the entire program length.
• Monthly living allowance – IDR 1,850,000 per month for undergraduate students.
• Dormitory accommodation – Free accommodation in the University Residence (UNIRES) for the first year. A subsidy of IDR 750,000 per month is provided thereafter.
• Minor health treatment – Coverage at the university clinic.
• Free Indonesian Language Course (BIPA) – A three-month Bahasa Indonesia class before the academic programme begins.

What the scholarship does not cover: Flight tickets, immigration documents fees (visa, ITAS, domicile letter), mandatory health insurance, and other personal expenses.

Scholarship Eligibility

Essential criteria for 2027:

• Nationality: Must be an international student (all nationalities are eligible).
• Academic requirement: Must have a high school diploma and academic transcript for undergraduate applicants.
• Language proficiency: Must demonstrate English language fluency. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and TOEIC. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum CEFR B1 level.
• Health: Must be in good physical and medical health.
• Cultural interest: Must have a strong interest in international cultural exchange.
• Ongoing condition: Must maintain a strong GPA to keep the scholarship. Academic performance is reviewed every semester.

Application Procedure

1. Prepare your documents – Gather all required documents, including your CV/resume, high school diploma and transcript, recommendation letter, English test results, achievement certificates (if applicable), and a medical checkup report.
2. Complete the online application – Submit your application through the UMY Online Application Portal. Ensure all sections are completed and all documents are uploaded.
3. Email your documents – Send the required documents to the Cooperation and International Affairs Office at UMY via email at bkln@umy.ac.id.
4. Attend an interview – Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview (typically held online) during the designated interview period for each batch.
5. Receive your result – Applicants will be notified of the outcome after the selection process. Successful candidates will receive a formal scholarship offer letter.
6. Complete enrollment – Once awarded, you must complete the document validation process and apply for a student visa before the deadline.

Required documents checklist:

• CV / Resume
• High school diploma and academic transcript
• Recommendation letter from your home school/university
• TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo / TOEIC results
• Achievement certificates (within the last year, if applicable)
• Medical checkup report
• Valid passport
• Bank statement covering at least 3 months
• Motivation letter

Important notes: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis across four batches. Early application is strongly encouraged as the quota is limited and competition is intense. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 to continue receiving full benefits. If GPA falls between 2.75 and 3.00, tuition remains free but the living allowance is discontinued. If GPA drops below 2.75, the scholarship is revoked.

Official Website & Application Link

UMY International Scholarship – Official Information Page

UMY International Admissions: https://internationaladmissions.umy.ac.id/

Email: bkln@umy.ac.id