🇮🇩 Study in Indonesia
Strong in engineering, science, technology. Safety safe (6/100).
Indonesia is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €250–€600 a month. Its academic strengths sit in engineering, science, technology. Acceptance sits near 60%, and student visas process in around 25 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Indonesia
Monthly cost
€250–600
Acceptance rate
60%
Visa processing
~25d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#189
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,200/yr
Degree tuition: ~€2,200/yr (median) — range €1,400–€3,500/yr across 15 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), ID Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Indonesia
Rent
€200
Food
€100
Transport
€30
Other
€60
Monthly total
€390
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €190–€700/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Indonesia
University degrees (46)
- Atma Jaya Catholic University IndonesiaAtma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia , also known as Atma Jaya University or Atma Jaya, is an institute of higher learning in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was founded by the Atma Jaya Foundation on 1 June 1960. Atma Jaya has three campuses in Jakarta metropolitan area, in which the main campus is located in Semanggi, South Jakarta.
- Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)Bandung Institute of Technology, 1920'de Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng olarak kurulan, Endonezya'nın önde gelen kamu teknik üniversitesidir.
- BINUS UniversityBina Nusantara University, also known as BINUS UNIVERSITY, is a private university in Indonesia. The main campus of the university is located in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
- BINUS UNIVERSITY (Bina Nusantara University)Bina Nusantara University, also known as BINUS UNIVERSITY, is a private university in Indonesia. The main campus of the university is located in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
- Diponegoro UniversityDiponegoro University is a public university located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. It was founded in 1957 as a private university by the Semarang University Foundation, which in 1960 became a public university named after Javanese Prince Diponegoro.
- Halu Oleo UniversityHalu Oleo University is a university in Indonesia offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
Summer schools (8)
- Green School English Camp BaliGreen School English Camp Bali is a short-term summer camp in Abiansemal, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Pelangi Creative Summer Camp UbudPelangi Creative Summer Camp Ubud is a short-term summer camp in Ubud, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Raizing International Holiday Camp JakartaRaizing International Holiday Camp Jakarta is a short-term summer camp in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- ITB International Summer ProgramITB International Summer Program is a short-term summer programme in Bandung, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- ITB Summer School ProgramITB Summer School Program is a summer English language programme in Bandung, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- UGM INCiTE Summer SchoolUGM INCiTE Summer School is a summer English language programme in Yogyakarta, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Boarding schools (3)
- Fitrah Islamic World Academy Boarding SchoolFitrah Islamic World Academy Boarding School is a boarding school option in Bogor, Indonesia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Mountainview Christian School SalatigaMountainview Christian School Salatiga is a boarding school option in Salatiga, Indonesia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul CitySekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City is a boarding school option in Sentul City, Indonesia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- Jakarta Academics College International Foundation YearJakarta Academics College International Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Jakarta International College Monash Foundation YearJakarta International College Monash Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Universitas Pelita Harapan International Foundation ProgrammeUniversitas Pelita Harapan International Foundation Programme is a foundation pathway option in Tangerang, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (10)
- Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School UbudCinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School Ubud is a language school in Ubud, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
- EF EFEKTA English for Adults
- English 1
- International Language Programs ILP JakartaInternational Language Programs ILP Jakarta is a language programme provider in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Wall Street English Indonesia
- Wisma Bahasa Yogyakarta Indonesian for KidsWisma Bahasa Yogyakarta Indonesian for Kids is a language programme provider in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
Exchange programs (5)
- Universitas Gadjah Mada Student ExchangeOfficial UGM admissions page for student exchange, covering partner-university nomination, one- or two-semester study, and English-taught course access.
- Universitas Indonesia Global Mobility Student ExchangeIntegrated inbound and outbound student mobility platform including semester-based student exchange for international and domestic participants.
- AFS Indonesia Bina AntarbudayaAFS Indonesia Bina Antarbudaya is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- BINUS University Student ExchangeBINUS University Student Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Jakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Universitas Gadjah Mada Incoming Exchange ProgramUniversitas Gadjah Mada Incoming Exchange Program is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Indonesia
- Indonesian AID Scholarship
- UI GREAT Scholarship for International Students
- UI-GLOBES Inbound Scholarship
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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