International Student Scholarship at UIN Malang for Academic Year 2026

INTRODUCTION

Globalization and international dynamics have opened doors for the exchange of knowledge, culture, and ideas among nations. Islamic higher education institutions have the opportunity to become inclusive learning centers that integrate religious values with science and technology. This creates opportunities to build international academic networks, enhance collaboration, and strengthen the position of Islamic higher education institutions as world-class universities.

One of the benchmarks of a world-class university is the presence of international students studying at Islamic higher education institutions in Indonesia. Currently, more than 10,000 international citizens are studying at Islamic educational institutions, both public and private. In the context of Islamic higher education, Indonesia’s stable socio-political conditions are a potential asset to attract international citizens to pursue higher education in Indonesia.

To achieve this goal, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang considers it highly important and strategic to establish the International Student Scholarship (ISS) program for undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) levels. This ambitious program requires support from all stakeholders, both domestic and international.

The provision of scholarships for international students is expected to provide them with new experiences in learning and directly observing the atmosphere, process, and quality of Islamic education in Indonesia. The national education system of Indonesia, which integrates science and religion, is expected to enrich their intellectual and spiritual perspectives, equipping them to contribute to the development of their home countries.

Therefore, it is necessary to prepare guidelines for the admission of international students within UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang.

OBJECTIVES

• Strengthening cooperation between Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang and partner countries in religion, education, and culture.
• Providing opportunities for international communities to experience living and studying at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang.

Eligibility

• Foreign Citizens (WNA) who at least have completed secondary school for Bachelor’s program applicant;
• Foreign Citizens (WNA) who have obtained bachelor degree for Master’s program applicant;
• Foreign Citizens (WNA) who have obtained Masters degree for Doctoral program applicant;
• Having good results at the previous level of education;
• Not dealing with legal issues.

Benefit

• Registration Fee
• Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA)
• Tuition Fees
• Examination Fees
• Student Domitory

DISCLAIMER :  ISS program year 2026 does not cover Living Cost.

Durations

1 Semester	Indonesian Language Preparation (BIPA) Program
8 Semesters	for Bachelor Program
4 Semesters	for Master Program
6 Semesters	for Doctoral Program

NOTES : The scholarship in every semester will be granted based on the annual evaluation, which include the academic achievements and non-academic record such as not breaking the campus regulation and norms of the society. 

Study Programs for Bachelor

1	Islamic Education	16	Psychology
2	Social Science Education	17	Management
3	Elementary School Teacher Education	18	Accounting
4	Arabic Language Education	19	Sharia Banking
5	Islamic Early Chilhood Education	20	Mathematics
6	Management in Islamic Education	21	Biology
7	English Language Education	22	Chemistry
8	Mathematics Education	23	Physics
9	Islamic Family Law	24	Informatics Engineering
10	Islamic Economic Law	25	Architecture Engineering
11	Constitutional Law	26	Library and Information Science
12	Al-Quran and Tafseer	27	Civil Engineering
13	Science of Hadith	28	Electro Engineering
14	Arabic Language and Literature	29	Machine Engineering
15	English Literature	30	Environment Engineering

Study Programs for Magister

1	Management in Islamic Education	7	Sharia Economic
2	Arabic Language Education	8	Mathematics Education
3	Islamic Studies	9	Biology
4	Elementary School Teacher Study	10	Psychology
5	Islamic Education	11	Informatic Science
6	Islamic Family Law	12	Arabic Language and Literature

Study Programs for Doctors

1	Management in Islamic Education
2	Arabic Language Education
3	Islamic Education Based on Interdisciplinary Studies
4	Islamic Family Law
5	Sharia Economic
6	Islamic Studies

General Requirements

1. Fill out the application form
2. Attach a copy of valid pasport/ID
3. Attach a copy of the last diploma and transcript
4. Send a recent formal photo (4 x 6 sized)
5. Attach a curriculum vitae
6. Motivation letter
7. Reference/recommendation letter from Indonesian Embassy or Consulate
8. Provide certificate of clearance from the authority of the origin country
9. Attach a certificate of Arabic/English language proficiency
10. Attach a certificate of Indonesian languaage proficiency (optional)
11. Attach a certificate of academic or non-academic achievements)
12. Medical a Certificate

Note:  all the abovementioned documents must be translated into English or Indonesian

Special Requirements

1. 22 years for undergraduate (S1) applicants;
2. 35 years for master’s (S2) applicants;
3. 40 years for doctoral (S3) applicants.
4. Doctoral (S3) applicants must submit a dissertation research proposal.

Selection Process

1. Register at the io.uin-malang.ac.id

1. Complete the registration form on the link provided;
2. Attach the files specified in the requirements;
3. Applicants receive proof of registration;
4. Applicants take part in portfolio review and online interviews;
5. The final selection results will be announced in the website (io.uin-malang.ac.id)

Timeline

Activity	Time
Registration	1 October 2025 – 31 December 2025
Desk Review	1 – 4 January 2026
Interview	5 – 9 January 2026
Announcement	12 January 2026
Visa Process	13 January – 30 January 2026
Arrival in Indonesia	1 – 15 February 2026

Obligations

1. Comply with the laws and regulations of Indonesia;
2. Participate sincerely in all academic activities organized by UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang;
3. Maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 during the scholarship period;
4. Complete studies according to the stipulated time and program without taking academic leave;
5. Participate in the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program.

Sanctions

Sanctions are given to awardees in the following conditions:

1. Summoned to collect information and given the First Warning Letter (SP1);
2. If awardees violate/ignore the First Warning Letter (SP1), they will be given a further warning or a Second Warning Letter (SP2);
3. If awardees violate/ignore the Second Warning Letter (SP2), the scholarship will be revoked and the recipient’s student status at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang will be terminated.

For more informaiton:

https://io.uin-malang.ac.id/en/international-student-scholarship-iss-2026/