Jakarta’s rapid acceleration as a primary business and financial hub in Southeast Asia continues to attract immense global attention. Alongside this growth, providing access to world class higher education for global talents has become an important priority. To support international students in achieving their academic goals, BINUS International launched an exclusive funding scheme named the Indonesian Friendship Scholarship.
Obtaining an international-standard education no longer requires expatriate children to return to their home countries or move abroad. Through this strategic financial assistance program, young international talents can pursue their studies at a leading kampus program double degree in Jakarta. This scheme offers an exclusive pathway to earn two bachelor’s degrees simultaneously from a university in Indonesia and its global partners, while building a robust global cultural network right from their college days.
- Understanding the Components of the Indonesian Friendship Scholarship
The Indonesian Friendship Scholarship is a prestigious award scheme designed specifically to facilitate international students who are currently still residing overseas and wish to pursue their higher education journeys in Indonesia.
As part of the institutional commitment to grooming future global leaders, this premier campus for a kampus program double degree provides strategic financial support to outstanding international applicants. The core framework of this scholarship provides a partial reduction on the standard tuition fee amount strictly during the semesters of study spent at the Jakarta campus. Prospective applicants must note that all financial costs or tuition fees required during the double degree transfer period overseas are completely excluded from this scholarship scheme.
- Eligibility Matrix and Administrative Requirements
To ensure that scholarship allocations are granted to the right individuals, the curator team sets several primary evaluation parameters for international applicants:
| Requirement Aspect | Eligibility Criteria Details | Mandatory Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Legal & Immigration Status | Available exclusively to non Indonesian KITAS holders who are registered as international applicants | Official copy of a valid non Indonesian KITAS document |
| Academic Track Record | Possess a high academic grade average at the high school level (SMA/equivalent). | Legalized formal grade transcripts for classes 10–12. |
| English Proficiency | Fluent communication in English as the primary instructional medium of lectures. | Official IELTS certificate (min. 6.0) or passing the internal BIEPT screening test. |
- Application Workflow for International Students
The application procedure is executed entirely online through an integrated international admission system, consisting of the following sequential steps:
- Online Application: Prospective students access the admission portal
- Document Upload: Uploading the complete portfolio of academic documents, expatriate identity cards, and English proficiency certifications.
- Cognitive Assessment (TPKS): Taking the academic potential exam online.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Expatriate Scholarships
Q: Does the Indonesian Friendship Scholarship cover tuition fees when students undergo their transfer year (physical study) at an overseas partner university?
A: The fee-waiver component of the Indonesian Friendship Scholarship specifically focuses on operational education costs while students pursue their studies at the Jakarta campus. For tuition fees during the transfer period abroad, students will pay the respective partner university; however, our International Office will help facilitate special rate schemes or available partnership discounts.
Q: Can expatriate children who graduate from schools with Cambridge or IB curricula in Jakarta apply directly through this pathway?
A: No. The Indonesian Friendship Scholarship is strictly dedicated to international students who do not hold an Indonesian KITAS and are still residing overseas at the time of their application. Consequently, graduates from international schools located within Jakarta are not eligible for this specific funding program because the admissions evaluation process requires applicants who apply directly from abroad.
Q: How long is the validity period of the tuition fee reductions provided by this scholarship?
A: This scholarship is granted for the normal study duration, which is a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters. Recipients are required to maintain the minimum academic achievement standard (GPA) specified at the end of each semester and actively participate as international student ambassadors in campus activities.
