Airlangga Development Scholarship (ADS)

Overview

The Airlangga Development Scholarship (ADS) is offered by Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) in Surabaya, one of Indonesia's leading public universities, especially strong in health sciences. The scholarship supports foreign students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees across health, natural and social science fields, and it comes in two tracks so that more students can benefit at different levels of support.

The full track is generous. It waives tuition and graduation fees, adds a monthly living allowance of IDR 1,500,000 plus accommodation, provides a research allowance of IDR 7,500,000 for master's or IDR 15,000,000 for doctoral students, includes health insurance, and covers travel of up to IDR 5,000,000 each way along with immigration processing. The partial track keeps the tuition waiver, accommodation, health insurance, research allowance and immigration support, but without the living allowance and travel stipends.

ADS is open to foreign citizens with a qualifying degree and a minimum GPA of 3.00, who can show at least A1-level Indonesian and are not holding another Indonesian scholarship at the same time. With more than 60 master's and doctoral programmes between the two levels, UNAIR offers a broad menu for international graduate students who want a funded degree in Indonesia.

Key Facts at a Glance

Item	Detail
Funding Body	Universitas Airlangga
Host Country	Indonesia (Surabaya)
Degree Levels	Master's and PhD
Value	Full track: tuition waived, living allowance IDR 1,500,000/month plus accommodation, research allowance (IDR 7.5M master / IDR 15M doctoral), health insurance, travel up to IDR 5M each way. Partial track: tuition waiver, accommodation, insurance, research allowance, immigration support
Deadline	Annual; 2026 cycle registration 27 February to 18 May 2026, interview 23 May, final announcement 26 May 2026
Eligible Nationalities	Foreign citizens
Official Website	UNAIR Airlangga Development Scholarship page

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality Requirements

You must be a foreign citizen. You cannot hold another Indonesian scholarship at the same time, and you cannot already be enrolled at another Indonesian university.

Academic Requirements

Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree and doctoral applicants need a master's degree, each with a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00. You also need an active passport and a health certificate.

Language Requirements

You need good English skills and Indonesian proficiency at least at A1 level, evidenced by an A1 certificate. English test results such as TOEFL or IELTS are part of the document set.

What the Scholarship Covers

• Tuition and graduation fees waived (both tracks)
• Accommodation and health insurance (both tracks)
• Research allowance of IDR 7,500,000 (master's) or IDR 15,000,000 (doctoral)
• Immigration processing support
• Full track only: monthly living allowance of IDR 1,500,000 and a settlement allowance
• Full track only: travel allowance of up to IDR 5,000,000 each way

How to Apply

1. Choose your programme and track. Pick a UNAIR master's or doctoral programme and note whether you are aiming for the full or partial track.
2. Register at the admission portal. Go to admission.unair.ac.id, select the English language option and create an account.
3. Verify your email. Send the email verification to int@ppmb.unair.ac.id as instructed.
4. Complete registration. Finish the registration and select Master (ADS-WNA) or Doctoral (ADS-WNA).
5. Submit your documents. Upload your transcripts, certificates, language results, research proposal and other required files.
6. Attend the interview. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, with the 2026 interview on 23 May.
7. Await the announcement. Final results for 2026 are announced on 26 May 2026.

Required Documents

• A copy of your passport
• Diploma and academic transcripts
• English language certificate (TOEFL or IELTS)
• Indonesian A1 language certificate
• A motivation letter
• A research proposal
• A recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy
• A CV and a health certificate

Key Dates & Deadlines

Stage	2026 cycle
Online registration and document submission	27 February to 18 May 2026
Interview	23 May 2026
Final announcement	26 May 2026

ADS runs annually on a similar first-half-of-year schedule, so expect a comparable window in future cycles.

Tips for a Strong Application

What helps

• Obtain your Indonesian A1 certificate early, since it is a required document.
• Write a research proposal that fits a UNAIR programme and, ideally, a potential supervisor.
• Request your Indonesian Embassy recommendation well ahead of the deadline.
• Decide your track and tailor your expectations to its coverage.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with a GPA below 3.00 without strong supporting evidence.
• Skipping the email verification step and stalling your registration.
• Holding another Indonesian scholarship, which disqualifies you.
• Leaving the embassy recommendation too late to obtain in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Airlangga Development Scholarship (ADS)?

Foreign citizens with a bachelor's degree (for master's) or master's degree (for doctoral), a minimum GPA of 3.00, good English, Indonesian at least at A1 level, who are not holding another Indonesian scholarship.

What is the difference between the ADS full and partial tracks?

Both waive tuition and include accommodation, health insurance and a research allowance. The full track adds a monthly living allowance and travel stipends, which the partial track does not.

What is the deadline for the Airlangga Development Scholarship?

For 2026, registration runs 27 February to 18 May 2026, with the interview on 23 May and the final announcement on 26 May 2026.

Is the Airlangga Development Scholarship fully funded?

The full track is close to fully funded, covering tuition, living allowance, accommodation, research allowance, insurance and travel. The partial track covers tuition and several costs but not the living allowance or travel.

What GPA do I need for the Airlangga Development Scholarship?

A minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.

Do I need to speak Indonesian for the ADS?

Yes. You need Indonesian proficiency at least at A1 level, with a certificate, alongside good English.

What documents do I need for the Airlangga Development Scholarship?

A passport, diploma and transcripts, English and Indonesian A1 certificates, a motivation letter, a research proposal, an Indonesian Embassy recommendation, a CV and a health certificate.

What degree levels does the ADS cover?

Master's and doctoral programmes across health, natural and social sciences.

Can I hold another scholarship with the ADS?

No. You cannot hold another Indonesian scholarship concurrently.

Where is Universitas Airlangga located?

In Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia's second-largest city.