SUNAN KALIJAGAGLOBALSCHOLARSHIP (SGS) 2026

Established in 1951, Universitas Islam Negeri (State Islamic University) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta is Indonesia's first state Islamic university with excellent contributions in education, research, and community engagement.

Today, UIN Sunan Kalijaga continues to strengthen its global reputation. The university is ranked among the Top 37 globally in Theology, Divinity, and Religious Studies by the QS World University Rankings and is also recognized as Top 10 worldwide (ranked 7th) in Religious Studies by the SCImago Institutions Rankings. These achievements reflect our strong academic standing and international recognition..

UIN Sunan Kalijaga offers a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines, including Islamic studies, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and the humanities. Our curriculum is designed to foster intellectual growth, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of both Islamic teachings and contemporary global challenges.

Supported by distinguished faculty, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on research-driven education, the university equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Beyond academics, UIN Sunan Kalijaga provides a dynamic, globally oriented learning environment. Students benefit from flagship international programs, including the International Undergraduate Program (IUP), Double Degree programs with overseas partner universities, and Student Exchange opportunities. and International research and collaboration initiatives.

Studying at UIN Sunan Kalijaga means becoming part of a vibrant multicultural community, where students from diverse regions and countries come together to learn, grow, and contribute to global society. With experienced faculty, modern facilities, and research-driven learning, we prepare students to thrive in an increasingly complex and globalized world.

Sunan Kalijaga Global Scholarship offer

• ABachelor's Degree (4 years)
• AMaster's Degree (2 years)
• A Doctoral Degree (3 years)

For the following :

Faculty of Adab and Cultural Sciences

Bachelor Degree

• Arabic Language and Literature
• Islamic History and Culture
• Library and Information Science
• English Literature

Master Degree

• Arabic Language and Literature
• History and Islamic Civilization

Faculty of Sharia and Law

Bachelor degree

• Islamic Law
• Constitutional Law Sharia,
• Economic Law Sharia
• Islamic Family Law
• Comparative School of Islamic Jurisprudence(IUP)

Master Degree

• Islamic law

Doctoral Degree

• Islamic law

Faculty of Da'wah and Communication

Bachelor degree

• Islamic Broadcastingand Communication
• Islamic Guidance andCounseling
• Islamic CommunityDevelopment
• Management of Da'wah(IUP)
• Social Welfare(IUP)

Master Degree

• Islamic Broadcastingand Communication
• Islamic Guidance andCounseling
• Islamic CommunityDevelopment
• Social Welfare

Faculty of Tarbiyah and Education

Bachelor degree

• Islamic Religious Education
• Arabic Language Education(IUP)
• Islamic Education Management
• Education for Islamic Elementary School Teachers
• Islamic Early Childhood Education
• Mathematics Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education(IUP)
• Physics Education

Master Degree

• Islamic Religious Education
• Islamic EducationManagement
• Education for Islamic Elementary School Teachers
• Islamic Early Childhood Education
• Arabic Language Education
• Mathematic Education

Doctoral Degree

• Islamic Religious Education
• Arabic Language Education
• Education for Islamic Elementary School Teachers

Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thoughts

Bachelor Degree

• Islamic Theology and Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Quranic and TafsirStudies(IUP)
• Hadith Studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Islamic Studies

Master Degree

• Islamic Theology and Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Quranic and Tafsir Studies
• Sosiologyof Religion

Doctoral Degree

• Islamic Theology and Philosophy

Faculty of Science and Technology

Bachelor degree

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Architecture
• Biomedical science
• Industrial Engineering
• Infomatics(IUP)

Master Degree

• IndustrialEngineering
• Infomatics Engineering

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Bachelor degree

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Communication Science

Master Degree

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Media and Communication

Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business

Master Degree :Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies: Concentration

• Islamic Thought and Muslim Society (ITMS)
• Al-Dirasãt al-Islamiyyah wa al-'Arabiyyah (DIA)
• Islamic Educational
Psychology (PPI)
• Islam and Public Policy (IKP)
• Islam, Gender, and Minority Studies (IGSM)
• Islamic Area Studies (SIK)
• Qur'an and Hadith Hermeneutics (HQH)
• Halal Industry and Business Studies (KIBH)
• Philanthropy, Disaster, and Sustainable Development (FKPB)
• Religion, Media, and Muslim Societies (AMMM)
• Islam, Science, and Ecotheology (ISE).

Doctoral Program Islamic Studies , Concentration

• Islamic Thought and Muslim Society (ITMS) / Double Degree
• Al-Dirāsāt al-Islāmiyyah wa al-ʿArabiyyah (DIA)
• Islamic and Muslim
Civilization Studies (SIPM)
• Qur'an and Hadith Studies (SQH)
• Islamic Area Studies (SIK)
• Islamic Education (KI)
• Interfaith Studeis (KAI)
• Law and Social Institutions (IHPS)
• Halal Industry and Business Studies (KIBH)
• Philanthropy, Disaster, and Sustainable Development (FKPB)
• Islam, Science, and Ecotheology (ISE).

We encourage you to apply for a Sunan Kalijaga Global Scholarship!

• Excellent and Leading in the Integration andDevelopment of Islamic and Sciences
• Diverse international student community
• Strategic location in Yogyakarta – Indonesia’seducation hub
• Strong academic and research culture
• Supportive and inclusive campus environment

List of supporting documents before you start the online application

1. Valid national identification document OR a valid passport(Please submit the color scan of the first page of your passport.)
2. A recent photo of the applicant ((Please note that the photo you upload into theapplication system must be a proper portrait of yourselfwith a red/blue background. Unidentifiable applicantphotos will undermine the evaluation of your application)
3. Previous Academic transcript & Degree certificate (If your documents are not written in English or Arabic,please include the academic translationof your previous Academic transcript and Degree Certificate.)
4. Motivation letter
5. Recommendation letter from previous scholl
6. Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL/TOAFL/IELTS)
7. Updated Curriculum vitae
8. Research proposal for Graduate and Doctoral Program
9. Declaration letter:
10. • Commitment not to work during study
    • Agreement to comply with Indonesian laws

All documents submittedin the form of aPDF

Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta welcomes international students to pursue their academic studies through its scholarship programs .Successful applicants will receive:

• Tuition fee coverage
• Registration fee waiver
• Monthly living allowance (up to IDR 2,000,000)
• Bahasa Indonesia course
• Study duration support:

- Bachelor: up tp 4 years

- Master: up to 2 years

- Doctoral: up to 3 years

Studying at UIN Sunan Kalijaga provides an interesting learning experience integrating Islamic teachings and Natural-Social Sciences. Studying here provides an interesting multicultural experience with students from various regions and countries. Prepare all documents needed and upload to the registration link.

Registration link as follows

The document review process is a critical stage in the evaluation of applications for the SGS 2026 scholarship. All submitted documents will be carefully examined by the reviewers to ensure their validity and relevance. The authenticity of the documents is of paramount importance; any indication of falsification or misrepresentation may result in immediate disqualification. In addition, the completeness of the submitted materials plays a decisive role in the selection process. Incomplete applications may not be considered for further evaluation. Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to ensure that all required documents are accurate, authentic, and fully submitted to support their candidacy.

The interview process constitutes a subsequent stage for candidates who have successfully passed the document review and fulfilled all required application criteria. Eligible candidates will be notified by the admissions office via email and will be scheduled to participate in an online interview conducted through Zoom Meeting. Applicants are strongly advised to regularly monitor the email address used during the SGS Scholarship 2026 application process and to promptly confirm their availability for the scheduled interview. Failure to respond to the interview invitation or absence at the interview schedule will result in disqualification, and no rescheduling or repeat interview will be arranged.

The results of the SGS Scholarship 2026 selection will be announced through official email notifications to all applicants and will also be published on this website under the “Announcements” sub-menu. Applicants are advised to regularly check both their email and the website for updates regarding the selection outcome.

Following the official acceptance of candidates into the SGS Scholarship 2026 program, the subsequent stage involves the processing of visa and residence permits. The cost of visa application will be borne by the applicants; however, administrative assistance will be provided by the International Office of UIN Sunan Kalijaga.

All accepted candidates are expected to arrive in Indonesia no later than 15 August 2026, as the academic semester is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026.

If you have an issues you can contact us on

• Email us on admission.io@uin-suka.ac.id

• Call us on 0274-512474ext 6

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Apply now on this link