Darmasiswa is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government to all foreign students from countries that have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study the Indonesian language, arts, and culture. Participants can choose to study in one of the selected universities in different cities. The program is organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in Cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

The main purpose of the Darmasiswa program is to promote and increase interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among youth from other countries. The program is also designed to enhance mutual understanding and provide stronger cultural ties among different countries.

Schedules

  1. Online registration– 18 December 2017 until 18 February 2018
  2. Interview at related KBRI/KJRI – 19 February 2018 until 9 March 2018
  3. Selection by the University (online) – 12 March 2018 until 24 March 2018
  4. Final announcement – 16 April 2018
  5. Joining Darmasiswa confirmation – 16 April until 16 May 2018
  6. Flight itinerary confirmation – 16 April until 1 August 2018
  7. Estimated arrival and orientation at Indonesia  – 30 until 31 August 2018

This schedule may change any time

Qualifications of Students

Each student has to fulfill these requirements as the follows:

  1. Preferably Student
  2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
  3. Minimum age 17 years and Not older than 35 years of age
  4. Able to communicate in English and additional Bahasa Indonesia, Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable (Language certificate is not a mandatory)
  5. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate (medical checkup result)
  6. Passport size photo
  7. Have basic knowledge of the field you’re applying

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum vitae/resume
  2. Medical certificate
  3. A valid passport
  4. Recommendation Letter From Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and signature (in English)
  5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English)
  6. Language certificate (if applicable)
  7. Other certificates that related to the field you’re applying (if applicable)
  8. Writing essay about purpose of study (in english or bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words)

Procedures

Prospective students are required to register at the Embassy/Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in their country of origin. Students who are not in the student’s home country is not allowed to be registered through the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in the participating countries.

Remember to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISMUH) as the university you intend to study in.

Scholarship Coverage

  • Settlement allowance given during orientation
  • Accommodation during orientation in Jakarta
  • Domestic transportation from Jakarta to host university
  • Monthly allowance of Rp 2,950,000

Participants are advised to bring either cash money or an international credit card to meet incidental expenditures during their stay in Indonesia.

Arrival in Indonesia

The Ministry of Education and Culture does not provide return international airfares to Indonesia. Domestic transportation from Jakarta to host university will be provided, however, domestic transportation from host university to Jakarta after completion of study must be borne by students.

Every international student studying in UNISMUH is expected to hold an international health insurance. International students who do not have international health insurance are required to apply for a health insurance in Indonesia as soon as they arrive.

Visa Arrangement

The Darmasiswa student is required to have a Social Visit Visa (VKSB) for 60 days issued by the Indonesian Embassy in the student’s country of origin. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Darmasiswa student’s passport has to be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Culture, for necessary arrangements in obtaining recommendations of the State Secretariat and the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The students are prohibited to apply for Tourist Visa or On-Arrival Visa for study purpose.

Contact Information

For information related to Darmasiswa Program in UNISMUH MAKASSAR,

email us at oia@unismuh.ac.id

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Darmasiswa Scholarship Secretariat
Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Ministry of Education and Culture
C Building, 6th Floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (+62-21) 5724707
Website: http://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id
email: darmasiswa@kemdikbud.go.id or darmasiswa_kln@yahoo.com

Students' Testimony