The Gadjah Mada International Fellowship (GMIF) program is a scholarship offered by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to international students coming from, but not limited to, ASEAN member countries (excluding Indonesia), South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and other countries that manage to demonstrate the need of financial assistance.
This program is dedicated to designated full-time and dual degree Master and Doctoral degree by coursework and research. The purpose of the GMIF program is to encourage potential candidates with excellent academic performance who wish to pursue the Master and Doctoral Program in any relevant and agreed field. Those with specific competence such as researchers, policymakers, or professionals will be prioritized in the application.
About the Program
Number of Fellowship
The number of fellowships offered for GMIF Batch 4 are:
10 fellowships of full-time master degree program
4 fellowships of full-time doctoral degree program
5 fellowships of partial master degree program
Coverage
The GMIF has two programs of scholarship :
1. GMIF Partial Coverage Scholarship
This type of scholarship is offered to the international students coming from any above mentioned
countries. To be awarded this scholarship, recipients must be aware of their obligation to partially
cover cost associated with their study and living during their study.
- Waived tuition fee (2 semesters for Double Degree Program, 4 semesters for Master Program)
- 1 semester for Indonesian Language Program/ INCULS (Blended learning system) only for those who enroll the INCULS Program
- A round-trip international airfare (direct economy class)
- Health insurance during the fellowship program
- Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) during the fellowship program
- Thesis research fund of Rp10.000.000 for Master Program
- Students must cover their own living expenses during studies in Indonesia. The average cost
of living expenses in Yogyakarta is US210
2. GMIF Full Coverage Scholarship
This type of scholarship is offered to the international students coming from Asia, Africa, Latin America, The Pacific, Middle East, and East Europe.
- Waived tuition fee (2 semesters for Double Degree Program, 4 semesters for Master Program and 6 semesters for Doctoral Program)
- Living allowance expenses according to Yogyakarta rate
- 1 semester for Indonesian Language Program/ INCULS (Blended learning system) only for those who enroll the INCULS Program
- 4 semesters for Master Program
- 6 semesters for Doctoral Program
- A round-trip international airfare (direct economy class)
- Health insurance during the fellowship program
- Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) during the fellowship program
- Thesis research fund of Rp10.000.000 for Master Program and Rp15.000.000 for Doctoral Program
- Student Dormitory
Study Program
The following is a list of Faculty that offer the scholarship program :
1.GMIF Full Coverage Scholarship and GMIF Partial Coverage Scholarship
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine :
- Master in Veterinary Science
- Doctor in Veterinary Science
- Faculty of Agriculture :
- Master in Fisheries Science
- Master in Soil Science
- Master in Plant Breeding
- Master in Pest Science
- Master in Phytopathology
- Master in Agricultural Economics
- Master in Agronomy
- Master in Agribusiness Management
- Faculty of Agricultural Technology :
- Master in Agro-Industrial Technology
- Master in Estate Crop Product Technology
- Master in Agricultural Engineering
- Master in Food Science and Technology
- Doctor in Food Science
- Doctor in Agro-Industrial Technology
- Doctor in Agricultural Engineering Science
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences :
- Master in Chemistry
- Master in Physics
- Master in Mathematics
- Master in Computer Science
- Doctor in Computer Science
- Doctor in Physics
- Doctor in Mathematics
- Doctor in Chemistry
- Faculty of Animal Science :
- Master in Animal Science
- Doctor in Animal Science
- Faculty of Pharmacy :
- Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Master in Clinical Pharmacy
- Master in Pharmaceutical Management
- Doctor in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Biology :
- Master in Biology
- Doctor in Biology
2.GMIF Full Coverage Scholarship
- Faculty Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing :
- Master in Tropical Medicine
- Master in Public Health
- Master in Medical and Health Professions Education
- Master in Biomedical Sciences
- Faculty Social and Political Sciences :
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in International Relation
- Master in Public Policy Management
- Master in Social Development and Welfare
- Master in Sociology
- Doctor in Public Administration
- Doctor in Public Policy Management
- Doctor in Political Science
- Faculty of Cultural Sciences :
- Doctor in Humanities
3.GMIF Partial Coverage Scholarship
- Faculty of Psychology :
- Master in Psychology
- Doctor in Psychology
- Faculty of Geography :
- Master in Remote Sensing
- Master in Geography
- Master Program on Regional Development
- Master Program on Planning and Management of Coastal Area and Watershed
- Graduate School :
- Master in Religious and Cross-cultural Studies
- Master in Tourism Studies
- Master in Environmental Science
- Master in Extension and Development Communication
- Doctor in Religious and Cross-cultural Studies
- Doctor in inter-religious Studies
- Doctor in Environmental Science
- Faculty of Cultural Sciences :
- Doctor in Anthropology
Eligibility
- Must be accepted for admission to master program or doctoral program (regular, taught in Bahasa Indonesia) in UGM for the 2021/2022 academic year (start in August 2021)
- Hold a bachelor’s degree for master program applicant or master’s degree for doctoral program applicant in Engineering, Science, Medicine/Health, Geography, Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Science, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and Humanity, or related fields
- Excellent bachelor’s degree academic record (GPA of at least 3.0 on 4.0 GPA scale or any other documents proving candidates adequate academic qualification) for master program applicants
- Good proficiency in English (TOEFL score of at least 400 for applying Master Degree or 450 for applying Doctoral Program
- Dissertation proposal for doctoral program applicant
- Provide supporting documents required
How to Apply
- Register online at the UGM admission system (admission.ugm.ac.id) by filling and uploading the following documents*:
- Color scan of passport
- Color scan of passport cover
- Official passport-sized photograph
- Copy of academic records and graduation certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Good health statement from applicant’s doctor
- Proof of English proficiency (ITP TOEFL, IBT TOEFL or IELTS)
- Personal statement (download template from this website)
- Motivation letter
- Two academic references
- Dissertation proposal for doctoral program applicant
*some faculties may have additional requirement
Timeline
| Scholarship Program | Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Master and Doctoral Scholarship | Application Open | 16 November 2020 |
| Application Close | 31 December 2020 | |
| Application Screening by Office of International Affairs (OIA) | 1 – 3 January 2021 | |
| Selection Process by Faculties or Schools | 4 – 20 January 2021 | |
| Interview Period by GMIF (by video conference) | 25 – 27 January 2021 | |
| Announcement of Results | 1 February 2021 | |
| Scholarship Agreement and Visa Procedure * | 15 – 19 February 2021 | |
| Flight Ticket Arrangement by OIA arrival 1 July 2021* | 1 – 31 March 2021 | |
| Travel of New students to Yogyakarta* | 1-2 July 2021 | |
| Indonesian Language Course (ONLINE)* | 1 March – 30 June 2021 | |
| Indonesian Language Course (OFFLINE)* | 1 July – 31 August 2021 |
Note :
* Subject to development of Covid 19 and Indonesian regulation upon arrival to Indonesia.
Deadline of Document Submission: 31 December 2020
Should you have further inquiries, kindly contact admission@ugm.ac.id, cc to wcu@ugm.ac.id
For more information please open this link
admission.ugm.ac.id/2020/11/23/gadjah-mada-international-fellowship-gmif/
Join Us On Telegram @rubyskynews
Apply any time of year for Internships/ Scholarships
