Fully Funded Rector's Scholarship for International Students (UIN Jakarta) 2026
Organization: Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN Jakarta)
Host country: Indonesia
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 23, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries except Indonesia
Fields of study: Islamic and Arabic Studies, Theology, Religious Studies, and all other eligible disciplines offered at UIN Jakarta
The Rector's Scholarship for International Students is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity offered by Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN Jakarta). It is meticulously designed for outstanding international students who possess great potential to contribute academically, socially, and culturally to the university. The Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies (FDI) specifically invites global talent to join their degree programs, which are uniquely delivered entirely in the Arabic language. The scholarship provides an all-encompassing financial package to ensure a smooth transition and a comfortable, focused stay in Indonesia.
Benefits
100% Full tuition fee waiver
Monthly living stipend
Official university accommodation and housing support
Comprehensive health insurance
Indonesian language course (BIPA) to facilitate smooth cultural adaptation
Official sponsorship and processing for Visa and Residence Permit (KITAS)
Eligibility
Must be an international student applying for an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program
Undergraduate applicants must have graduated from high school no more than 3 years prior to the application
Must demonstrate academic excellence and a strong potential to contribute to the university's cultural diversity
Must be medically fit and possess a valid Health Certificate confirming a recent medical check-up
Applicants applying specifically to the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies must be prepared to study and utilize course materials entirely in Arabic
Requirements
Proof of language proficiency with a minimum Institutional TOEFL score of 500, TOAFL score of 450, IELTS score of 6.0, or a valid BIPA certificate
Submission of a structured Research Proposal (4-8 pages detailing the background, literature review, and research methods) is strictly mandatory for all postgraduate applicants
Submission of evidence of sufficient financial funds, specifically a personal bank statement demonstrating a minimum balance of USD 2000
Two formal recommendation letters from previous teachers or professors (required for postgraduate applicants only)
Required Documents
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Colored photograph (4 x 6 cm) strictly taken with a red background
Official High School Certificate and Academic Transcript (for undergraduate applicants)
Undergraduate/Bachelor's certificate and transcript (for Master's applicants)
Master's certificate and transcript (for Doctorate applicants)
Valid language proficiency certificate (TOEFL/TOAFL/IELTS/BIPA)
Official Health Certificate from a medical check-up
Clear copy of Passport cover and biodata page, which must be valid for at least 18 months before expiry
Personal bank statement showing a minimum of USD 2000
Permit letter from your current institution or employer (if applicable)
Programs of Study
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Application Process
Explore the university portal to select your desired study program, such as the Arabic-taught programs at the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies
Carefully gather and format all required academic, personal, and financial documents, ensuring exact compliance with rules like the red background for photos
Access the official UIN Jakarta international student admission portal via the provided Bitly application link
Complete the online registration thoroughly and upload all supporting documents well before the strict February deadline
How to Apply
Ensure your passport has a minimum validity of 18 months; failing to meet this requirement will severely delay or disqualify your student visa and KITAS applications
If you are targeting the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies (FDI), ensure you emphasize your Arabic language proficiency (TOAFL), as the curriculum is exclusively in Arabic
Do not omit the bank statement of USD 2000; it is a strict administrative and immigration requirement despite this being a fully funded scholarship
Selection Process
Thorough administrative review of all submitted documents, verifying passport validity, photo backgrounds, and language proficiency scores
Comprehensive evaluation of academic merit, postgraduate research proposals, and academic recommendation letters
Final selection of awardees based on their proven potential to actively contribute to the university's academic excellence and cultural diversity