Indonesia Offers International Students 2027 Master's Scholarship With Monthly Stipend

International students, including Nigerians and other African graduates, have an opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Indonesia through the 2027 UNPAD Global Scholarship offered by Universitas Padjadjaran.

The scholarship provides financial support to outstanding international applicants seeking postgraduate education at the Indonesian university. Successful candidates can receive a tuition fee waiver for up to three semesters, a monthly living allowance of IDR 4 million, health insurance, visa and residence permit processing, and a one-time settlement allowance.

Applications for the February 2027 intake opened on October 19, 2026, and will close on November 12, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to prepare their documents and complete their applications before the deadline.

About the UNPAD Global Scholarship:
The UNPAD Global Scholarship (UGS) is an initiative by Universitas Padjadjaran designed to attract academically outstanding students from different parts of the world.

The programme supports international graduates who want to advance their education, develop their research abilities and contribute positively to society after completing their studies.

For the 2027 academic year, the scholarship is available through a Master's Degree Track. Successful applicants can study selected Master's programmes offered across the university's faculties.

The available programmes include eligible English-taught international programmes and regular Master's programmes conducted in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

The scholarship emphasises academic excellence, research potential, international learning and contributions to sustainable development.

Scholarship Benefits:
The UNPAD Global Scholarship provides several financial and academic benefits to successful applicants.

These include:
- Tuition fee waiver: Successful candidates receive a tuition fee waiver for the duration of their Master's programme, covering up to three semesters.
- Monthly living allowance: Recipients receive IDR 4,000,000 monthly to support their living expenses, including accommodation, for the period specified in their scholarship contract.
- Health insurance: Scholarship recipients receive health insurance coverage during their study period, estimated at approximately IDR 6 million per year.
- Visa and residence permit: The scholarship covers student visa application and stay permit processing costs during the study period.
- Settlement allowance: Successful candidates receive a one-time settlement allowance of IDR 1,500,000 to assist with initial arrangements.
- Indonesian language course: Applicants who need Indonesian language preparation for eligible Master's programmes taught in Bahasa Indonesia may receive support worth IDR 12 million for up to one semester.
- Research and thesis support: Recipients may receive a one-time research or thesis-writing support fund of IDR 10 million after successfully completing their thesis proposal stage.

However, applicants should note that the scholarship does not cover domestic or international flight tickets. Successful candidates will be responsible for their travel expenses to and from Indonesia.

All benefits are subject to the scholarship's conditions and the terms stated in the award contract.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The scholarship is open to international applicants who meet the university's academic and other requirements.

To qualify, applicants must:
- Be citizens of countries other than Indonesia.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Not currently hold or have previously completed a Master's degree in any field.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and the ability to undertake postgraduate studies.
- Meet the language proficiency requirements of their chosen programme, whether English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- Demonstrate academic potential, motivation for postgraduate study and a commitment to contributing positively to society.

The university gives preference to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, research potential and a strong commitment to sustainable development.

Nigerian and other African graduates who satisfy these conditions can therefore consider applying.

Required Documents:
Interested applicants should prepare the necessary documents before beginning their applications.

The required documents include:
1. A valid international passport with at least 18 months of validity.
2. A personal statement and study plan explaining the applicant's academic interests, goals and reasons for choosing the programme.
3. Two recommendation letters. At least one should come from an academic referee and the other from a professional referee. Alternatively, both recommendation letters may come from academic referees.
4. An official Bachelor's degree certificate.
5. An official academic transcript.
6. Proof of English language proficiency or official documents or school profiles verifying that the applicant's entire Bachelor's degree curriculum was conducted in English, where applicable.

Applicants should ensure that their documents are in English. Documents originally issued in another language must be accompanied by certified English translations.

The university warns that incomplete or missing documents may result in disqualification. Applicants should therefore check their documents carefully before submission.

How to Apply for the Scholarship:
Applications are submitted online through Universitas Padjadjaran's official international admission portal.

Interested candidates should follow these steps:
1. Visit the official UNPAD international admission portal at https://admission.unpad.ac.id/international-student.
2. Review the international graduate admission information and the UNPAD Global Scholarship guidelines.
3. Check the available Master's programmes and confirm that the selected programme matches their academic background and language proficiency.
4. Prepare the required documents, including their passport, degree certificate, academic transcript, personal statement, study plan and recommendation letters.
5. Complete the online application through the official admission system.
6. Upload the required documents and follow the instructions provided on the application portal.
7. Review the submitted information to ensure that all details and documents are correct before completing the application.

Applicants who need clarification about the scholarship or admission requirements can contact the university through its official international admissions email: admission.international@unpad.ac.id.

Application Deadline and Selection Timeline:
The application period for the February 2027 intake runs from October 19 to November 12, 2026.

According to the university's published schedule, the selection process will take place during the first and second weeks of December 2026. This stage will involve document evaluation and academic interviews.

The announcement of successful candidates is expected in the third week of December 2026, while scholarship acceptance confirmation is scheduled for the fourth week of December.

Successful applicants will proceed with pre-departure preparations, including study permit and visa processing, during the first and second weeks of January 2027.

New student registration is scheduled for the third and fourth weeks of January 2027, followed by arrival arrangements and orientation in February 2027.

An Opportunity for Nigerian and African Graduates: The UNPAD Global Scholarship presents an opportunity for qualified Nigerian and other African graduates who want to pursue postgraduate education outside their home countries.

The combination of tuition support, a monthly living allowance, health insurance and visa assistance can help reduce some of the financial challenges associated with studying abroad.

However, prospective applicants should carefully consider expenses that are not covered, particularly international travel costs. They should also confirm the language of instruction and admission requirements of their preferred Master's programme before applying.

It is also important to note that the university has different admission periods for some programmes. For example, its three fully English-taught international Master's programmes are available for the August 2027 intake, while the February intake includes eligible regular Master's programmes.

With the November 12, 2026 deadline approaching, eligible graduates are encouraged to visit the university's official website, read the scholarship guidelines and submit complete applications on time.

Official application portal: https://admission.unpad.ac.id/international-student