University of Indonesia

University of Indonesia

The University of Indonesia, (UI) is one of the oldest state universities in Indonesia, and has two main campuses in Jakarta and Depok.

Academic Highlights

Being one of Indonesia's most popular universities, UI has more than 49,000 students and more than 4,500 lecturers teaching in 14 faculties.

Location

The Depok campus is situated on 312 hectares of greenery, with over 75 hectares dedicated to beautiful forest.

Did you know?

Indonesia is the world’s largest country comprised solely of islands. It is composed of 17,508 islands, some 6,000 of which are inhabited.

Language of Instruction

English (limited in some areas), Indonesian

Program Duration

1 semester, 2 semesters

Academic Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Minimum Result Required

3.0 GPA

Previous Round Cut-off (WAM % or GPA)

3.0 GPA

Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027

3-5 places

Exchange Availability

Green

Eligible Monash Campus

Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia

Agreement Scope

All Faculties

Handbook/Catalogue

Universitas Indonesia's course catalogue (one unit at UI is usually worth 3 credits).

Academic Restrictions

Units from Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy are not open to exchange students.

Language requirements

Units are taught in English and Indonesian.

The following subject areas offer courses taught in English:

  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Communication
  • Law
  • Management
  • Political Science

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

Semester

Min. 18 Monash points

Max. 24 Monash points

9 credits

12 credits

Year

Min. 36 Monash points

Max. 48 Monash points

18 credits

24 credits

Academic Calendar

UI ‘Spring’ or ‘Even’ semester (Monash Semester 1): late January to late May
UI ‘Fall’ or ‘Odd’ semester (Monash Semester 2): mid-August to late December

Accounting

Anthropology

Biological sciences

Chemistry

Chinese languages & culture studies

Communications and media studies

Criminology

Economics

Engineering

Engineering - chemical

Engineering - civil

Engineering - electrical and computer systems

Engineering - materials science

Engineering - mechanical and aerospace

English as an international language

French languages & culture studies

German languages & culture studies

History

Indigenous studies

Indonesian languages & culture studies

Information technology

Japanese languages & culture studies

Korean languages & culture studies

Law

Linguistics

Literary studies

Management

Mathematical sciences

Philosophy

Physics and astronomy

Politics and international relations

Psychological sciences

Science

Sociology

  

Note

  • The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
  • Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.

Accommodation

University accommodation is available but cannot be guaranteed. The International Office will assist you in finding off-campus accommodation if required.

UI also offers advice on accommodation.

Visas

All exchange students must apply for a “limited stay” visa once they have been accepted for exchange and issued their study permit. Monash Abroad can only provide general information - always check with the relevant consular/Embassy and consider advice that is right for you.

For more information on visas, please refer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia here.

UI also provide some advice on visa and immigration information.

Health and insurance

UI has a health centre on campus which provides free health services for all UI students. More information here.

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.  This will provide cover to and from your exchange.

Orientation and extra-curricular 

Find out more about UI's student clubs, student buddies and Host Family Program.

Cost of living

Universitas Indonesia provides some advice on the cost of living.

Funding

If you are studying the Indonesian language, you may be able to apply for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship or the Hamer Scholarships Program.  Funding is also available through the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan Scholarship.

For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.

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