Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship

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About KNB Scholarship

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The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship is a financial aid program provided by the Government of Indonesia for prospective international students from developing countries who wish to pursue higher education in Indonesia. The scholarship supports degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels across selected Indonesian universities.

The KNB Scholarship was first initiated following the 10th Conference of Heads of State of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held from 1–6 September 1992. Initially offered only to NAM member countries, the regional limitation was lifted in 2002 and officially renamed the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship.

Program Structure

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1. Indonesian Language Training Program (BIPA Program)

Maximum 1 (one) academic year Indonesian Language (Bahasa) course is compulsory for all KNB students as all academic activities will be conducted in Bahasa. The BIPA Program will be provided by each university.

2. Preparatory Program

Preparatory program prior to the academic program will be arranged in accordance with the university’s policy.

3. Academic Program

The maximum length of scholarship disbursement:

• 8 (eight) semesters for Doctorate Degree Program. Two schemes are offered: Doctorate by Research, and Doctorate by Coursework and Research.
• 4 (four) semesters for Master Degree Program.
• 8 (eight) semesters for Bachelor Degree Program.

All research in the academic program will be held in Indonesia.

In order to successfully complete the program, it is important for all KNB awardees to consistently produce a good academic performance by developing a good attitude, stay focus, as well as being punctual, and discipline.

List of Study Programs:

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Bachelor Degree

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor of Information Systems
• Bachelor of Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Food Technology

Master Degree

• Master of Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Biotechnology

Further Information International Office Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya Gedung K2 Lantai 3 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 51 Jakarta Selatan 12930 Indonesia Email Office Contact Person Diko Christopher Ramelan      Fransiskus Sugianto    Apply Now