Scholarships

Diponegoro Global Scholarship

Message from President

Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si.
Rector
Universitas Diponegoro

Undip’s Noble and Valuable Awaits You

It is with great pleasure and pride that I extend my warmest welcome to you, our esteemed prospective international students, to Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP). As part of our international academic community, you will experience an environment that values knowledge, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and cultural diversity.

Our university’s motto, “Noble and Valuable”, reflects our commitment to nurturing graduates who possess academic excellence, ethical values, and the ability to make meaningful contributions to society.

Noble

Represents our commitment to fostering integrity, respect, resilience, and academic excellence. We encourage every student to become a responsible global citizen with strong ethical values.

Valuable

Signifies our dedication to empowering students through innovation, collaboration, and leadership, preparing them to contribute confidently to solving global challenges.

We look forward to welcoming you to Universitas Diponegoro and supporting your academic journey in Indonesia.

Why Universitas Diponegoro?

Study at the world class research university

Universitas Diponegoro has committed to grow and develop to be one of the world-class universities. Universitas Diponegoro has defined academic disciplines, and modes of thought and had a transformative impact on fields including economics, business, science, mathematics, engineering, medicine, law, policy, sociology, and historical, cultural, and literary analysis. We aim to combine the highest quality teaching with practical, future-focused learning, then, you can gain the expertise and experience to solve the most complex challenges now and in the future.

Top Ten Best University Across The Nation

Universitas Diponegoro is well known as one of the best universities in Indonesia with the latest national rank is on the 9th place.

Large Number of Student Body

Undip is the home for more than 55.000 students, including hundreds of International Students around the globe. It brings you more opportunities, exchange cultures, wide networking as well as a dynamic academic experince.

More Study Program

Undip has 15 International Undergraduate Programmes (IUP) which use English as the Medium of Instruction. This programme offers wide range of knowledge such as Natural Science, Humanities, Technology and Engineering, and Public Health.  

Located in the City of Semarang

Undip is located in the city of Semarang. This is a unique city in which modernization and tradition meet to create a beautiful harmony. Well known as the capital city of Central Java Province, Semarang offers you a conducive environment to study. This city also has an international airport that make it accessible from every direction. International flight is also available from either Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), or Singapore.

About Diponegoro Global Scholarship

General Overview

Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) is one of the best, foremost and oldest universities in Indonesia. UNDIP has been home for more than 65,000 students and is ranked in the Top Ten National University. The University also gained its reputation worldwide i.e ranked 624 for QS World University Ranking. UNDIP aims to become World Class University in which provides excellent education has become one of the main focuses. Diponegoro Global Scholarships is offered to the international students who want to pursue the Master Program which is taught in English. Upon the study completion, Undip Scholarships Awardees are expected to play an essential role in expanding the international network as well as establishing collaborations back home with UNDIP.

We are offering 52 master and doctoral programs. These study programs are accredited A (Excellent) by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. We value our students, both home-students and international students, by providing excellent education as well as the best services to foster the learning process. In addition, located in Semarang City has become one of the appealing points for UNDIP as the city itself is well known for its cultural and industrial diversity. This uniqueness allows our students to experience local heritage in their surroundings and also access to our industrial partners for those who want to conduct the internships.

Brief Introduction to Diponegoro Global Scholarship Programee

Undip Scholarships is a financial support offered by UNDIP for International Students to pursue their Master Degree in which offer many programmes in English. The scholarship consists of tuition fee waiver, living allowance (for those who resides in Semarang), health insurance and internet allowance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scholarship Coverage and Duration

Undip Scholarships Awardees will receive:

  • Arrival ticket allowance, with the maximum amount of IDR 5.000.000 (only once).
  • Departure ticket allowance, with the maximum amount of IDR 5.000.000 (only once).
  • Settlement Allowance of IDR 2.000.000,00 (Tax Included) paid only once upon arrival in Undip.
  • Living Allowance IDR 3.750.000,00 (Tax Included) per month. Please be advised that this amount is only sufficient to support one person living properly in Semarang. Therefore, we do not recommend awardees bring their families. If they choose to do so, all related expenses will be the responsibility of the awardees. The allowance is only provided for those residing in Semarang.
  • Research Allowance IDR 2.000.000
  • Health Insurance provided by Undip (if the cost of medical services exceeds the coverage amount, the difference should be borne by the students).
  • Graduation Fee IDR 300.000
  • Waiver of Tuition Fee
  • The scholarship will be terminated when the student has completed their study, failed to achieve the minimum academic requirements, or exceeded the maximum study period.

Responsibilities of the Awardees

Undip Scholarships Awardees Must:

  • Complying with the Indonesian laws and regulations, university’s regulations, and other associated regulations;
  • Actively engaging in regular supervisory sessions and other academic-related activities all through the programme to support the study completion;
  • Being punctual and focus to pass all courses offered in their programme to enhance the academic outcome. Periodic assessments will be conducted to evaluate awardees’ eligibility to continue the programme;
  • Willing to participate in the academic and non-academic events held by Universitas Diponegoro.

Returning Home Country

Universitas Diponegoro will provide economy class airline tickets for Undip Scholarships awardees to return to their home country. However, the provision of the ticket must meet the following conditions:

  • Return home after program completion. Awardees must return home countries no later than 30 days after the program ends. Please be advised that a program completion is not necessarily graduation or a commencement ceremony. Return Ticket will be booked by Diponegoro International Office. The student must apply for Exit Permit Only (EPO), as well as book the ticket, by submitting their passport to the International Affairs Office at least 2 weeks prior to departure.
  • Return home because fail to complete the program. Awardees must return home immediately (no later than 30 days) after confirmed dropped-out or unable to finish their program due to poor academic performance, law-breaking state of affairs, Chronic or Terminal illness (based on an official diagnose prepared by a certified physician) or misdemeanor.
  • Undip will arrange the travel upon the official request from the Dean and approved by Vice-Rector of Academic and Student Affairs; Return Ticket will be booked by Diponegoro International Affairs Office, Upon book a ticket, students must apply for Exit Permit Only (EPO), therefore students must submit their passport to Diponegoro International Office at least 2 weeks prior to departure.
  • Return home for research or data collection purpose is subject to the university’s approval (Supervisor Permission). However, it is encouraged for the awardees to collect the research data remotely or work on distinctive Indonesian research topics.
  • Return home when the programme is ongoing due to emergency or personal reasons is subject to the university’s approval (Dean Permission). If permitted, the awatrdees may return home for a maximum of 30 days and keep the university updated. Please be advised that failure to report to the university or exceed the permitted leaving period will be considered as resignation from the Undip Scholarships Programme, hence, the scholarship will be terminated;
  • All costs related to the temporary return will be borne by the the awardees.

Programee Structure

The Programme offers Masters Degrees which are conducted by Coursework or by Research. The scholarship covers a maximum of 4 semesters with a thesis submission and journal publication (at least one scientific article) as the final milestone. The journal publication is expected to be published in national of international reputable journals (preferably indexed by Scopus). The Master Programmes which are offered in Undip Scholarships this year are as follow:

Faculty of Engineering
  • M. Environmental Engineering
  • M. Industrial Engineering and Management
  • M. Urban and Regional Planning
  • M. Chemical Engineering
  • M. Civil Engineering
  • M. Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
  • M. Communication Science
  • M. Political Science
  • M. Public Administration
  • M. Business Administration
  • D. Social Science
  • D. Public Administration
Faculty of Public Health
  • M. Environmental Health
  • M. Health Promotion
  • M. Epidemiology
  • D. Public Health
Faculty of Economics and Business
  • M. Accounting
  • M. Economics
  • M. Management
  • D. Economics
Faculty of Science and Mathematics
  • M. Mathematics
  • M. Biology
School of Postgraduate Studies
  • M. Information System
  • M. Energy
  • D. Information System
  • D. Environmental Science
  • M. Environmental Science
Faculty of Humanities
  • M. Linguistics
Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences
  • M. Animal Sciences
  • M. Agribusiness
  • D. Animal Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
  • M. Biomedical Sciences
  • M. Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
  • M. Aquatic Resources Management
  • D. Aquatic Resources Management
Faculty of Law
  • M. Law

General Requirements

  1. Not Indonesian Passport Holder
  2. Valid Passport 2 years after the registration date
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Copy of Bachelor Diploma and Academic Transcript
  5. Letter of Declaration to comply with Indonesian Rules [DOWNLOAD]
  6. Formal Photograph (size 4×6, coloured)
  7. Conditional Letter of Acceptance from UNDIP
  8. Letter of Recommendation issued by the Dean (Master Program) or Academic Supervisor (Doctoral Program) in UNDIP
  9. TOEFL ITP 525 or IELTS 6.0
  10. Register at admission.undip.ac.id or simply click the red button below this section

General and Other Restriction

Scholarship Regulations

  • The awardees must not commit a felony.
  • The awardees must obey the Indonesian Laws and Regulations.
  • The awardees must obey the University’s Rules and Regulations.
  • The awardees must not drive motorized vehicles during their stay in Indonesia without a valid driving license. Any injuries caused by reckless driving or accidents will not be covered by the scholarship.
  • Once admitted to a study programme or faculty, transfer to another study programme or faculty is strictly prohibited.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, students are prohibited from entering Indonesian territory without Universitas Diponegoro’s permission.
  • If the awardees fail to achieve a CGPA of 3.00, the scholarship will be discontinued by the university.

Resigning Policy

Students who drop all courses or withdraw from the Undip Scholarship Programme are required to refund the scholarship.

If a student wishes to withdraw from the programme due to unforeseen circumstances, they are advised to contact the Diponegoro International Office (DIO) for further assistance.

Application Link:
admission.undip.ac.id
Application Period:March 25 – May 25, 2025
Assesment :May 26 – 30, 2025
Interview:June 2 – 6, 2025
Announcenent:June 12 – 13, 2025
Online Registration:June 16 – 21, 2025
Orientation Day:to be confirmed
Class Commencement:August 2025

Announcement
Scholarship results will be announced through the Applicant Email and the Official Website.

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What Our Students Say

Frequently Asked

IDR 2.5 Million per month

The awardees

The University

Full Covered (see scholarships’ coverage section)

No

Possibly both, but for Pandemic we only use ONLINE CLASS

4 Semesters (2 years)

No

No

No

Yes. Health insurance is from the university.

Definitely NO. Because it is Universitas Diponegoro’s inviolable rights