Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the government of the Republic of Indonesia to selected applicants originating from developing countries. Managed by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, the scholarship has been disbursed since 2006 to 1,608 recipients from 97 countries.
The role of KNB Scholarship has been central in supporting Indonesian higher education institutions in their endeavor for internationalization. The number of international students is indicative of the global visibility of higher education institutions. In support of Indonesian universities’ internationalization and to accommodate the increasing interest from applicants all around the world, the number of scholarships being awarded every year has continued to grow.
The scholarship has also been continuing to expand its partnership with reputable public and private universities in the country. In doing so, the scholarship has been sustaining the quality improvement of Indonesian higher education institutions in order to meet the standards of internationally reputable universities.
In Universitas Gadjah Mada, this scholarship is offered to international students coming from the region mentioned above to study in the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Bahasa Indonesia taught.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All application process is conducted online through the KNB Scholarship website https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id.
PROCEDURES
- Visit KNB Scholarship website (https://knb.kemdikbud.go.id)
- Download the Invitation Letter from the KNB Scholarship website;
- Submit the Invitation letter, curriculum vitae, valid Passport (personal data page only), Academic Certificates (in English), Academic Transcripts (in English), TOEFL or IELTS score certificate (or other English Proficiency test) obtained within the last 2 years, motivation letter, dissertation proposal and academic references from the potential research supervisor from Indonesian University (for Doctorate program), to the Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate to acquire the recommendation; letter;
- Complete the online application process;
- Selection Process
- The Selection Results will be broadcasted online through the KNB Scholarship Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.
During the application process, please pay close to some important information below:
- We strongly suggest you collect as much information as possible on the universities and your desired study program. Please be advised that once you are admitted, changing either the universities or your study program is strictly prohibited.
- The recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy is mandatory. The recommendation letter will be issued based on verification and necessary background and/or security checks conducted by the Indonesian Embassy. In case of no Indonesian official representative in your country, you need to obtain a letter from any Indonesian Embassy accredited to your country.
- All the required documents have to be written or officially translated Into English.
- The participants from English-speaking countries are not automatically excluded from the requirement to aach written proof of their English proficiency.
- The universities will be conducting the selection process that should include (if necessary) online interviews with the potential candidates.
- Please be advised that the KNB Scholarship is calculated to support the KNB Student costs only. There is no provision for dependents. KNB Students are advised not to bring dependents to Indonesia. The KNB Scholarship provides no financial or pastoral support for dependants and will not endorse the visa applications of, nor provide travel for, dependants.
- The duration of scholarship is exclusively correlated to the duration of the academic program as indicated below:
| NO | PROGRAM | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesian Language Course and Master Preparatory Program | Maximum 12 months |
| 2 | Doctorate Program | Maximum 36 months (6 semesters) |
| 3 | Master Program | Maximum 24 months (4 semesters) |
Note: Other expenses beside above menoned items will be considered as personal expenses and will be borne by the students.
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE & DURATION
- A Settlement allowance of IDR 1.500.000 will be given to new students upon their arrival in Indonesia;
- While taking the Indonesian language course and prepatory programs, the new students will only receive living allowance and book allowance that will be distributed monthly;
- During the Academic Program, the KNB students will receive monthly allowance that consist of living allowance and research and book allowance;
- A health insurance with a maximum of IDR 400.000 monthly premium (In case of the cost of medical services exceeded to those covered by the health insurance, the difference should be borne by the students);
- A round-trip international airfare (economy class) from the international airport of the student;s home countries to Indonesia, including local transport to the host university;
SCHEDULE
- The online application process must be completed no later than February 18th, 2023.
- Academic Selection in UGM on 13 March 2023 – 12 May 2023
- The selection result will be announced on the 1st week of June 2023.
- The confirmation deadline is on July 23rd, 2023.
- The new KNB awardees are expected to arrive in Jakarta on the second week July, 2023.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DOCTORAL APPLICANTS
- To find a particular research supervisor kindly explorer the websites of each faculty/school or department that you want to enroll in. Each faculty/school has their own websites, therefore you may use related keyword.
- If you cannot find the contact details of certain professor you may look for the name on this link https://acadstaff.ugm.ac.id/, it consists of the professor contact and their expertise fields.
OFFERED STUDY PROGRAMS IN UGM
| No | Faculty | Study Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology | Master in Biology |
| 2 | Biology | Doctor in Biological Sciences |
| 3 | Econmics and Business | Master in Accounting |
| 4 | Econmics and Business | Master in Development Economics |
| 5 | Econmics and Business | Master in Management |
| 6 | Econmics and Business | Master of Science in Accounting |
| 7 | Econmics and Business | Master of Science in Economics |
| 8 | Econmics and Business | Master of Science in Management |
| 9 | Econmics and Business | Doctor in Accounting |
| 10 | Econmics and Business | Doctor in Economics |
| 11 | Econmics and Business | Doctor in Management |
| 12 | Pharmacy | Master in Clinical Pharmacy |
| 13 | Pharmacy | Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 14 | Pharmacy | Master in Pharmacy Management |
| 15 | Pharmacy | Doctor in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 16 | Philosophy | Master in Phylosophy |
| 17 | Philosophy | Doctor in Phyosophy |
| 18 | Geography | Master in Geography |
| 19 | Geography | Master in Remote Sensing |
| 20 | Law | Master in Law |
| 21 | Cultural Sciences | Master in Anthropology |
| 22 | Cultural Sciences | Master in Archaeology |
| 23 | Cultural Sciences | Master in Linguistics |
| 24 | Cultural Sciences | Master in American Studies |
| 25 | Cultural Sciences | Master in Literature |
| 26 | Cultural Sciences | Master in History |
| 27 | Cultural Sciences | Doctor in Humanities |
| 28 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Public Policy and Administration |
| 29 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in International Relations |
| 30 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Communication Studies |
| 31 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Public Policy and Management |
| 32 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Social Development and Welfare |
| 33 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Politics and Government |
| 34 | Social and Political Sciences | Master in Sociology |
| 35 | Social and Political Sciences | Doctor in Public Administration |
| 36 | Social and Political Sciences | Doctor in Political Sciences |
| 37 | Social and Political Sciences | Doctor in Public Policy and Management |
| 38 | Social and Political Sciences | Doctor in Sociology |
| 39 | Social and Political Sciences | Doctor in Communication Studies |
| 40 | Dentistry | Master in Dental Science |
| 41 | Dentistry | Master in Clinical Dentistry |
| 42 | Dentistry | Doctor in Dental Science |
| 43 | Veterinary | Master in Veterinery Science |
| 44 | Veterinary | Doctor in Veterinary Science |
| 45 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Biomedical Sciences |
| 46 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Clinical Medicine |
| 47 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Tropical Medicine |
| 48 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Public Health |
| 49 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Medical and Health Professions Education |
| 50 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Master in Nursing |
| 51 | Medicine Public Health and Nursing | Doctor in Medical and Health Science |
| 52 | Forestry | Master in Forestry Science |
| 53 | Forestry | Doctor in Forestry Science |
| 54 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Master in Physics |
| 55 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Master in Computer Science |
| 56 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Master in Chemistry |
| 57 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Master in Mathematics |
| 58 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Doctor in Physics |
| 59 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Doctor in Chemistry |
| 60 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Doctor in Computer Science |
| 61 | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Doctor in Mathematics |
| 62 | Agriculture | Master in Agronomy |
| 63 | Agriculture | Master in Agricultural Economics |
| 64 | Agriculture | Master in Phytopathology |
| 65 | Agriculture | Master in Pest Science |
| 66 | Agriculture | Master in Fisheries Science |
| 67 | Agriculture | Master in Soil Science |
| 68 | Agriculture | Master in Agribusiness Management |
| 69 | Agriculture | Master in Plant Breeding |
| 70 | Agriculture | Doctor in Agricultural Sciences |
| 71 | Animal Science | Master in Animal Science |
| 72 | Animal Science | Doctor in Animal Science |
| 73 | Psychology | Master in Psychology |
| 74 | Psychology | Doctor in Psychology |
| 75 | Graduate School | Master in Bioethics |
| 76 | Graduate School | Master in Biotechnology |
| 77 | Graduate School | Master in Environmental Science |
| 78 | Graduate School | Master in Media and Cultural Studies |
| 79 | Graduate School | Master in Tourism Studies |
| 80 | Graduate School | Master in Population |
| 81 | Graduate School | Master in National Resilience |
| 82 | Graduate School | Master in Disaster Management |
| 83 | Graduate School | Doctor in Biotechnology |
| 84 | Graduate School | Doctor in Environmental Science |
| 85 | Graduate School | Doctor in Population |
| 86 | Engineering | Master in Architecture |
| 87 | Engineering | Master in Urban and Regional Planning |
| 88 | Engineering | Master in Transport System and Engineering |
| 89 | Engineering | Master in Electrical Engineering |
| 90 | Engineering | Master in Engineering Physics |
| 91 | Engineering | Master in Geological Engineering |
| 92 | Engineering | Master in Geomatics Engineering |
| 93 | Engineering | Master in Industrial Engineering |
| 94 | Engineering | Master in Chemical Engineering |
| 95 | Engineering | Master in Mechanical Engineering |
| 96 | Engineering | Master in Civil Engineering |
| 97 | Engineering | Master in System Engineering |
| 98 | Engineering | Master in Information Technology |
| 99 | Engineering | Doctor in Architecture |
| 100 | Engineering | Doctor in Electrical Engineering |
| 101 | Engineering | Doctor in Geomatics Engineering |
| 102 | Engineering | Doctor in Geological Engineering |
| 103 | Engineering | Doctor in Chemical Engineering |
| 104 | Engineering | Doctor in Mechanical Engineering |
| 105 | Engineering | Doctor in Indrustrial Engineering |
| 106 | Engineering | Doctor in Civil Engineering |
| 107 | Agricultural Technology | Master in Food Science and Technology |
| 108 | Agricultural Technology | Master in Agricultural Engineering |
| 109 | Agricultural Technology | Master in Estate Crop Product Technology |
| 110 | Agricultural Technology | Master in Agro-Industrial Technology |
| 111 | Agricultural Technology | Doctor in Agricultural Engineering Science |