STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS TO STUDY IN INDONESIA

1.   Foreign students to be studying in Indonesia should firstly obtain surat penerimaan belajar di Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia (letter of acceptance to study in the university) issued by the university chosen by the students before they go to Indonesia.

2.   After getting the above letter, the student presents the letter upon applying Visa (Social Cultural Visit Visa) to Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the student's country.

3.   Upon arriving in Indonesia, consult with the university. The first thing should be noted is the time (class schedule, complying with the requirements of the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia). The Ministry of National Education should firstly accredit students certificate issued by foreign countries. A form provided by the Ministry should be filled in.

4.   It should be noted that most of the communications during the class are in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language). Therefore, a course of Bahasa Indonesia is necessary for foreign students. Find the details of the course in the enclosure attached herein.

5.   Before the limit of staying in Indonesia expires, the students should apply a conversion of their Visas from Temporary Visit to Temporary Stay. The Process of getting the temporary stay permit card and its extension can be done in the Immigration office.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN CERTIFICATE OF DEGREE /DIPLOMA ASSESMENT

Fill in the form provided by Seksi Penilaian Ijazah Perguruan Tinggi Luar Negeri Luar Negeri, Direktorat Pembinaan Sarana Akademik, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi - Departemen Pendidikan Nasional  (address: Jl. Raya Jenderal Sudirman Pintu I Senayan, Jakarta 10002. Phone : (62-21) 5731956 ext. 1213, 5731152 Ext. 17     Fax. (62-21) 5731251.      

Along with the form (upon submitting) documents below should be attached:

(1). Legalized copy of the last certificate degree in English-translated form (along with its transcript of records). The Embassy /Consulate of the applicant's country in Indonesia can provide the legalized-translation copy.
(2). Copy of study assignment letter issued by the applicant's ministry/office (For those studying under Government-sponsored fellowship program).
(3). Copy of passport and visa
(4). Copy of catalogue or handbook provided by the university the applicant studied.
(5). Copy of the applicant's thesis (only the front page, page of approval from applicant's lecturer/tutor, content, abstract, introduction, conclusion/summary, bibliography).
(6). Newest photo of the applicant (3 pieces) in 4 x 6 centimeter size.
(7). Certificate /diploma issued by Germany university/institute should add:

            a. Studienbuch
            b. Personal und Vorksungverzeichms
            c. Diplomarbeit/Disertasi

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Universitas Indonesia or University of Indonesia (UI) handles international students in an Organization called Pusat Mahasiswa Asing (PMA / The International Center). International students required to be able to speak in Indonesian Language as UI used it as day-to-day language in most education activities. International students who want to learn Indonesian Language can contact BIPA (Indonesian Language Program for Foreign Speakers). BIPA is a three-semester Non-Degree program administrated by Faculty of Letters, UI.

Documents required for Application

1.  Curriculum Vitae

2.  High school certificate for applying to the BIPA Program and Undergraduate Program BA/BSc certificate for applying MA Program, MA certificate for applying PhD Program;

3.  Copy of academic transcript from the applicant's home institution;

4.  Copy of passport;

5.  Four photographs (size 4X6);

6.  Statement of financial guarantee;

7.  Statement from an Indonesian sponsor;

8.  Statement that the applicant will not work during the applicant's stay in Indonesia;

9.  Health certificate;

10. Letter of recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy issued in the applicant's home country;

It is highly recommended that all requirements and correspondence involved in the application processes are arranged in the applicant's home country prior to arrival in Indonesia.

Application Procedure

1.  Applicant or the home institution of applicant sends a letter of application and required documents to : Dr. Usman Chatib Warsa, SpMK., Phd, Rector Universitas Indonesia, Gd. Rektorat Lt. II, Kampus UI Depok 16424, Indonesia. Tel : 62-21-7270020 ; Fax : 62-21-7270019. Email : yettym@makara.cso.ui.ac.id

2.  With the statement of letter of acceptance from the Rector, the applicant applies a Visa to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the applicant's home country.

3.  The Attaché for Culture and Education or Visa Department of the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in the applicant's home country sends a report to the Secretary General and Directorate General for Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of Indonesia about the applicant's acceptance by Universitas Indonesia as well as the Visa having been granted to her/him.

Overseas applicants for an S1 (undergraduate) program are required to take the National State Universities Entrance Test (UMPTN), which is highly competitive. The UMPTN is held every year in the beginning of June. The Universitas Indonesia's academic year overseas applicants for an S1 (undergraduate) program are required to take the National State Universities Entrance Test (UMPTN) which is highly competitive. The UPMTN is held every year in the beginning of June. The Universitas Indonesia's academic year has two sixteen-week semesters (from August to January and from February to July). Bahasa Indonesia is the offical language of instruction, but courses in some programs are taught in English, such as Community Nutrition Studies Program, Management Program, etc.

Universitas Indonesia offers both Degree and Non-Degree programs to international students.

Non-Degree Programs

BIPA (Indonesian Language Program for foreign Speakers). BIPA Non-Degree Program is a three-semester program consisting of three levels (I,II,III).

Minimal requirement for BIPA program is High School Diploma. A candidate, however, is also required to obtain a letter of approval from the Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (The Directorate General of Higher Education), or a declaration from the Fakultas Sastra (the Faculty of Letters), Universitas Indonesia, stating a candidate has met all other requirements.

Degree Programs

Universitas Indonesia offers programs leading to:

*   Sarjana 1 (equivalent to B.A./undergraduate level)

*   Sarjana 2 (magister's degree, equivalent to MA)

*   Sarjana 3 (doctorate program, equivalent to Ph.D.)

Degree programs are full-time programs and in general are available to international students. International students may also apply for sandwich program under an established agreement between Universitas Indonesia and the student's home university. A sandwich program is conducted partly at Universitas Indonesia and partly at the student's home university.

Candidates for all degree programs are required to take Indonesian Language Test arranged by BIPA. Those who obtain a score equivalent to a satisfactory result of the BIPA final test for level III are exempted from the requirement of taking BIPA Pre-course Program and eligible to directly undertake a degree program.

International Center of Universitas Indonesia

The International Center of Universitas Indonesia (ICVI) was estabilished in February 1999 with the coordination of the Vice Rector for Acedemic Affairs and the Vice Rector for cooperation, the Center is responsible to the Rector of Universitas Indonesia. The main respontibilities the Center are :

*   Estabilishing a mechanism of the administrative service for overseas students studying at Universitas Indonesia.

*   Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the enrollment system and the service mechanism for overseas students studying at Universitas Indonesia.

*   Developing, estabilishing and administering international cooperation.

*   Participating in the Internationalization of Universitas Indonesia.

The Director of the Center is Ms. Wardininingsih Soerjohardjo, Ph.D and the Executive Secretary is Mr. Muhammad Fuad, M.A. The Center's address is :