Organization: Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan
Host country: Indonesia
Degree level: Undergraduate
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries except Indonesia
Fields of study: Islamic Economics, Business, Sharia Law, Science and Technology, Education, Teacher Training, Ushuluddin, Adab, Dakwah
Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan (UIN Gus Dur) is offering an Open Scholarship for International Students for the 2026/2027 academic year. This fully funded opportunity is exclusively available for Bachelor's degree programs across various faculties including Science and Technology, Islamic Economics, Sharia, Education, and Ushuluddin. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including full tuition, monthly living allowances, flight tickets, and cultural trips to ensure international scholars have a fulfilling academic and cultural experience in Indonesia.
Benefits
Tuition fee waiver
Monthly living allowance
Visa and stay permit fee waiver
Indonesian Language Course
Flight ticket from the home country and a return ticket upon completion
Cultural Trip
Eligibility
Maximum age of 25 years
Must be an international student applying for a Bachelor's degree program
Willingness not to marry during the scholarship period
Commitment to complete the study within the stipulated time
Non-involvement in any prohibited organizations, proven by a police clearance certificate or an official letter from the embassy
Requirements
Submission of a complete application package with all required documentation and photographs
Official high school diploma or equivalent certificate of graduation
Motivation letter and a letter of recommendation from the home educational institution
Stamped statement letters committing to study timelines and declaring a willingness not to marry
Required Documents
Completed application form
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
High school diploma or Certificate of Graduation from Senior High School or its equivalent
Passport or other valid identification
Recent color photograph (4 x 6 cm) with a red background
Motivation letter
Letter of recommendation from the applicant's home educational institution
Statement letter declaring willingness not to marry during the scholarship period
Statement letter declaring commitment to complete the study within the stipulated time, duly stamped
Declaration of non-involvement in any prohibited organizations, proven by a police clearance certificate or an official embassy letter
Programs of Study
Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business: Sharia Economics, Sharia Accounting, Sharia Banking, Digital Business
Faculty of Sharia: Islamic Family Law, Sharia Economic Law, Constitutional Law, Business Law
Faculty of Science and Technology: Data Science, Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Nutrition
Faculty of Education and Teacher Training: Islamic Education, Arabic Language Education, Islamic Elementary/Early Childhood Education, English/Mathematics/Indonesian Language Education, Teacher Professional Education
Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab, and Dakwah: Science of Hadith, Al-Qur'an and Tafsir, Tasawuf and Psychotherapy, Islamic Guidance and Counseling, Communication and Islamic Broadcasting, Da'wah Management
Application Process
Ensure you meet the strict age limit requirement of being 25 years old or younger
Gather and prepare all required documents, ensuring statement letters are properly stamped and photographs have the required red background
Scan the official QR code provided on the scholarship flyer or contact the international office for the direct application portal link
Submit your complete application and all required documents before the May 15, 2026 deadline
Monitor your email for updates regarding the selection process taking place in late May
How to Apply
Pay close attention to the specific photograph requirement (4 x 6 cm with a red background)
Ensure your statement letters regarding marriage and study commitment are properly stamped or notarized as per the application guidelines
Reach out to international.office@uingusdur.ac.id if you need clarification on how to format the embassy letter for the prohibited organizations declaration
Selection Process
The registration period closes on May 15, 2026
The official selection process and evaluation of candidates takes place between May 22 and May 25, 2026
Final results and announcements for the accepted international students will be published on May 27, 2026