Admission To Reguler Program

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta (UPNVY) welcomes prospective international students to apply for its Regular Program, offering Undergraduate (S1), Master’s (S2), and Doctoral (S3) degree opportunities. Applicants are required to meet the following requirements:

Admission Requirements

A. General Requirements

  1. Graduates of Senior High School (SMA/SMK/MA) or equivalent who have passed the equivalency exam (Paket C) for Bachelor’s (S1) applicants. Graduates of a Bachelor’s (S1) program for Master’s (S2) applicants. Graduates of a Master’s (S2) program for Doctoral (S3) applicants.
  2. Age Requirement:
    1. Bachelor's program: Maximum age of 23 years at the time of application.
    2. Masters's and Doctoral programs: No age limit.
  3. Applicants must have at least one non-academic achievement during their high school years (SMA/SMK/MA or equivalent) in fields specified in section A.2. These achievements must be at the International, National, or Provincial level and must be proven with certificates and/or medals.
  4. Applicants must have academic or non-academic achievements, supported by a certificate of achievement or a report card with an average score of at least 7.5, 75, or B.
  5. Upload proof of achievements (maximum of 3 documents).
  6. Demonstrate English proficiency with one of the following certifications:
    1. IELTS: minimum 6.0
    2. TOEFL iBT: minimum 80
    3. TOEIC: minimum 693
    4. TOEFL CBT: minimum 213
    5. TOEFL PBT: minimum 500 or 550
    6. Duolingo: minimum 100
    7. English subject score in the report card: minimum 8 or equivalent to B
  7. All required documents must be translated into English.
  8. International students (non-Indonesian citizens) are eligible to apply for International Class programs (taught in English) or Regular Class programs (taught in Indonesian).
  9. Passport and Visa Considerations:
    1. Applicants with a refugee status stamp on their passport are not eligible.
    2. Applicants from calling visa countries are welcome to apply; however, the visa application process may take longer and is subject to approval by the Indonesian immigration authorities. Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta (UPNVY) cannot guarantee or influence visa approval decisions.

B. Required Documents for Upload

  1. Proof of application fee payment.
  2. Passport (valid for at least one year).
  3. Recent colored passport-sized photograph with a white background.
  4. For Bachelor’s (S1) applicants: Report card for semesters 1 to 5 with an average score of at least 7.5, 75, or B.
  5. For Master’s (S2) applicants: Bachelor’s (S1) transcript, 2 (two) recommendation letters from previous supervisors, brief research proposal.
  6. For Doctoral (S3) applicants: Master’s (S2) transcript, 2 (two) recommendation letters from previous supervisors, brief research proposal.
  7. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  8. National ID Card (Passport or equivalent).
  9. English proficiency certificate.
  10. Scholarship/sponsorship documents (if applicable).