Brawijaya International Student Scholarship (BISS)-2025
Are you ready to embark on an academic journey that combines world-class education with the enriching experience of living in Indonesia? Universitas Brawijaya (UB), one of Indonesia’s leading universities, proudly presents the Brawijaya International Student Scholarship (BISS)—a full scholarship opportunity for outstanding students from around the globe.
BISS is your gateway to pursuing a full-time degree in a wide range of disciplines, right in the heart of the vibrant city of Malang, Indonesia. Rooted in UB’s motto, “Building up Noble Future,” this scholarship aims to empower future global leaders by nurturing their academic excellence, cultural adaptability, and life skills.
Why Choose BISS at Universitas Brawijaya?
⦁ Comprehensive Coverage: BISS covers tuition fees, housing, living allowance, health insurance, and even research funding for theses or dissertations.
⦁ Dynamic Academic Environment: Gain a top-tier education at UB, recognized for its commitment to innovation and academic distinction.
⦁ Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Indonesia—a multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming country that offers unforgettable cultural and social experiences.
⦁ Global Network: Join a diverse community of international students, share your unique perspectives, and build connections that last a lifetime.
BISS is designed to shape culturally adaptable, socially aware professionals who are ready to make meaningful contributions to the global stage.
Leap and apply for the BISS scholarship today. Start your journey toward academic excellence and cultural enrichment at Universitas Brawijaya.
General Requirements & Eligibility
Requirements and Eligibility for Applicant of BISS Bachelor’s Degree (4-year undergraduate)
| No | Eligibility | Required Document (all scanned in PDF) |
| 1 | Is a citizen of a country outside Indonesia. The maximum age to apply for the bachelor’s degree scholarship is 25 years old. | 1. Passport* 2. Passport-sized formal photograph (or 4×6 cm) with white background*Must be active more than two years (24 months) since the day of application |
| 2 | Is a graduate of senior high school or equivalent from both Indonesian and overseas institutions (within the last 3 years). Please be advised that a bachelor’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for BISS | 3. Degree certificate of senior high school or equivalent 4. Academic transcript of senior high school (semesters 1-5)The documents are either in English or Indonesian |
| 3 | Has a minimum English Proficiency Test Score as follows: TOEFL ITP of 500, TOEFL IBT of 61, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 575 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 (two) years). Participants of foreign nationality in which English is spoken as a first or second language are not required to submit the English proficiency document. | 5. Certificate of English Proficiency Test, or 6. The latest degree certificate/academic transcript written in English |
| 4 | Is it a healthy condition | 7. Medical/Health Report Statement from a state-owned hospital (obtained within the last 2 months in English or Indonesian |
| 5 | Has a curriculum vitae | 8. Curriculum Vitae Use the following template: |
| 6 | Is willing to comply with Indonesia’s laws, rules, and regulations | 9. Letter of Statement
Use the following template: https://s.ub.ac.id/internationalletterofstatement |
| 7 | It is recommended by faculty members from previous universities. | 10. Academic Recommendation Letter in English or Indonesian from at least 2 (two) professors/lecturers/faculty members of previous universities |
| 8 | Has the ability to communicate in Indonesian language (not compulsory) | Certificate of Indonesian Language Proficiency |
| 9 | Is recommended by an officer with authority in the local Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate General (not compulsory) | Letter of Recommendation |
| 10 | A letter of motivation containing a personal background, chosen program at UB, and why choosing the program and/or studying at UB (maximum 500 words). | Letter of Motivation (please submit at the “Research Proposal” field) |
Requirements and Eligibility for Applicant of BISS Master’s Degree
| No | Eligibility | Required Document (all scanned in PDF) |
| 1 | Is a citizen of a country outside Indonesia. The maximum age to apply for the master’s degree scholarship is 35 years old. | 1. Passport 2. Passport-sized formal photograph (or 4×6 cm) with a white background be active for more than two years (24 months) since the day of application |
| 2 | Holds a bachelor’s degree. Please be advised that a master’s degree holder is not eligible to apply for BISS. | 3. Degree certificate of previous Bachelor’s degree 4. Academic transcript of previous Bachelor’s degree documents are either in English or Indonesian |
| 3 | Has a minimum of English Proficiency Test Score as follows: TOEFL ITP of 500, TOEFL IBT of 61, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 575 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 (two) years). Participants of foreign nationality who come from English-speaking countries, or applicants from a university who are enrolled in programs in English (stated in the applicant’s degree certificate/transcript), are not required to submit the English proficiency document. | 5. Certificate of English Proficiency Test, or 6. The latest degree certificate/academic transcript written in English |
| 4 | Is in a healthy condition | 7. Medical/Health Report Statement from a state-owned hospital (obtained within the last 2 months in English or Indonesian) |
| 5 | Has a curriculum vitae. | 8. Curriculum Vitae Use this template. |
| 6 | Is willing to comply with Indonesia’s laws, rules, and regulations. | 9. Letter of Statement
Use this template. |
| 7 | It is recommended by faculty members from previous universities | 10. Academic Recommendation Letter in English or Indonesian from at least 2 (two) professors/lecturers/faculty members of previous universities |
| 8 | Has the ability to communicate in Indonesian language (not compulsory) | Certificate of Indonesian Language Proficiency |
| 9 | Is recommended by an officer with authority in the local Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate General (not compulsory) | Letter of Recommendation |
| 10 | Has a research proposal or plan (not compulsory). | Research Proposal |
Requirements and Eligibility for Applicant of BISS Doctoral Degree
| No | Eligibility | Required Document (all scanned in PDF) |
| 1 | Is a citizen of a country outside Indonesia. The maximum age to apply for the doctoral degree scholarship is 40 years old. | 1. Passport 2. Passport-sized formal photograph (or 4×6 cm) with a white background be active for more than two years (24 months |
| 2 | Holds a master’s degree. Please be advised that a doctoral degree holder is not eligible to apply for BISS. | 3. Degree certificate of previous Bachelor’s degree 4. Degree certificate of previous Master’s degree 5. Academic transcript of previous Bachelor’s degree 6. Academic transcripts of previous Master’s degree documents are either in English or Indonesian |
| 3 | Has a minimum English Proficiency Test Score as follows: TOEFL ITP of 550, TOEFL IBT of 61, IELTS of 6.0, TOEIC of 575 (the certificate must be obtained within the last 2 (two) years). Participants of foreign nationality who come from English-speaking countries, or applicants from a university who are enrolled in programs in English (stated in the applicant’s degree certificate/transcript), are not required to submit the English proficiency document. | 7. Certificate of English Proficiency Test, or 8. The latest degree certificate/academic transcript |
| 4 | Is in a healthy condition. | 9. Medical/Health Report Statement from a state-owned hospital (obtained within the last 2 months in English or Indonesian) |
| 5 | Has a curriculum vitae. | 10. Curriculum Vitae
Use this template. |
| 6 | Is willing to comply with Indonesia’s laws, rules, and regulations. | 11. Letter of Statement Use this template. |
| 7 | It is recommended by faculty members from previous universities | 12. Academic Recommendation Letter in English or Indonesian from at least 2 (two) professors/lecturers/faculty members of previous universities |
| 8 | Has a research proposal. | 13. Research Proposal
Consisting of: Background of the study, Research Problems/Questions, and Significance(s) of the study. The proposal is written in English, with no more than 1,500 words (or approximately 4 pages). |
| 9 | Has the ability to communicate in Indonesian language (not compulsory) | Certificate of Indonesian Language Proficiency |
| 10 | Is recommended by an officer with authority in the local Indonesian Embassy or Indonesian Consulate General (not compulsory) | Letter of Recommendation |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
| FACULTY | STUDY PROGRAMS |
| Faculty of Law | Law Science |
| Faculty of Economics and Business | – Accounting – Development Economics – Management – Islamic Economics – Entrepreneurship – Economics, Finance |
| Faculty of Agricultural Technology | – Agricultural Technology – Biotechnology – Bioprocess Engineering – Environmental Engineering – Agricultural Engineering |
| Faculty of Computer Science | Information Systems |
| Faculty of Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty of Administrative Science | – Business Administration – Public Administration |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Medicine |
Master’s Programs offered for BISS 2025
| FACULTY | STUDY PROGRAMS |
| Faculty of Economics and Business | – Economics – Management – Accounting |
| Faculty of Animal Science | Animal Science |
| Faculty of Engineering | – Civil Engineering – Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | – Biology – Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics – Statistics |
| Faculty of Agricultural Technology | – Agricultural Product Technology – Agricultural Technology – Agricultural Engineering |
| Faculty of Cultural Studies | Linguistics |
| Faculty of Administrative Science | – Business Administration – Public Administration |
| School of Graduate Studies | Women Studies |
| Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science | Aquaculture |
| Faculty of Social and Political Sciences | – Communication Science – Psychology |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Nursing |
Doctoral Programs Offered for BISS 2025
| FACULTY | STUDY PROGRAMS |
| Faculty of Economics and Business | – Management – Economics – Accounting |
| Faculty of Administrative Science | Administrative Science |
| Faculty of Engineering | – Civil Engineering – Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | – Physics – Biology – Chemistry – Mathematics |
| Faculty of Agricultural Technology | – Food Science – Agroindustrial Technology |
Scholarship Coverage
BISS offers a transformative educational journey at Universitas Brawijaya (UB), providing an exceptional academic experience and the opportunity to live in Indonesia’s vibrant, multicultural, and multilingual environment. This prestigious scholarship is designed for highly qualified international students, helping them develop not only their academic capabilities but also cultural, linguistic, and life skills essential for becoming globally adaptable and socially conscious professionals.
BISS covers a wide range of benefits as seen below:
⦁ health insurance
⦁ tuition fees
⦁ living allowance
⦁ partial research funding for theses or dissertations
⦁ dormitory accommodation (inside or outside campus)
⦁ visa and stay permit fees
⦁ one-time return airfare
⦁ tuition fees
⦁ living allowance
⦁ partial research funding for theses or dissertations
⦁ dormitory accommodation (inside or outside campus)
⦁ visa and stay permit fees
⦁ one-time return airfare
By offering comprehensive financial support, BISS enables talented students to bring their unique perspectives and talents to UB’s diverse and inclusive academic community.
How to Apply
Admisi UB is Universitas Brawijaya’s Admission portal. All prospective students need to create an account on Admisi to start their application process.
⦁ Open UB’s International Admission portal on your browser. (https://admisi.ub.ac.id/admisi/account/home/index/ioub) Then click on the Create New Account button to start creating a new account at admission UB’s portal.
⦁ Open UB’s International Admission portal on your browser. (https://admisi.ub.ac.id/admisi/account/home/index/ioub) Then click on the Create New Account button to start creating a new account at admission UB’s portal.
0. Fill in your email address, full name, and password, after completing then click the register button to submit.
0. You will get the notification in your email’s inbox, please open the link in order to finishing your account creation process.
1. After finishing step 3, please login at UB’s Admission portal (https://admisi.ub.ac.id/admisi/account/home/index/ioub) using your email and input a password that already registered before.
2. Your account at UB’s Admission portal are all set now! Choose Brawijaya International Student Scholarship then please fill up all data fields and upload document required. Last but not least, don’t forget to submit your application by click the confirmation button.
Notes:
Some users may need to verify their Google account through email verification before being able to log in to Admisi. If a notification comes up related to email verification, head to your Gmail inbox and check for the verification link sent by Admisi UB. You may need to check on spam folders if the email is not appearing on your inbox.
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1. After finishing step 3, please login at UB’s Admission portal (https://admisi.ub.ac.id/admisi/account/home/index/ioub) using your email and input a password that already registered before.
2. Your account at UB’s Admission portal are all set now! Choose Brawijaya International Student Scholarship then please fill up all data fields and upload document required. Last but not least, don’t forget to submit your application by click the confirmation button.
Notes:
Some users may need to verify their Google account through email verification before being able to log in to Admisi. If a notification comes up related to email verification, head to your Gmail inbox and check for the verification link sent by Admisi UB. You may need to check on spam folders if the email is not appearing on your inbox.
Click here if you are ready to apply: Apply Now
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For troubleshooting or questions regarding BISS:
Send us an email to io@ub.ac.id.
Send us an email to io@ub.ac.id.
