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Indonesia

We welcome students from Indonesia

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Indonesia and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like in London and at Birkbeck.

 

Entry Information for students from Indonesia

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
    • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 

  • Undergraduate Entry Requirements

    • Applicants from Indonesia who have taken the Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA - MA)/Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA) (Certificate of Completion of Academic Secondary School) will normally require a Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck. These offer the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.
    • Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.

  • Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    • Applicants from Indonesia will usually have a Sarjana I accredited with A with a minimum GPA of 2.8-3.0+ in their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution; alternatively, a Sarjana I accredited with B with a minimum GPA of 3.0-3.3+. The preferred GPA may vary from one subject to another. Relevant work experience may also be considered for students whose GPAs are slightly below the preferred requirements.
    • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for 2- or 3-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
    • Indonesian degree classification (GPA):
    • 3.7-4.0 (A/B) (alternative name: Excellent or Good; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
    • 3.2-3.69 (B/C) (alternative name: Good; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
    • 2.8-3.19 (C) (alternative name: Fair/Pass or Good; English translation or equivalent: 2:2).

  • Research degrees Entry Requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree from a UK university or a Sarjana II (S2)/Magister from a recognised university in Indonesia. A key consideration will be the quality of your research proposal.
    • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.


Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.

 

Life as an International Student

Contact Us

If you are from Indonesia and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

  • Email , International Marketing and Recruitment Officer for South East Asia and East Asia, if you have any questions.

Contact us in Indonesia

Please get in touch with our in-country representatives if you have any queries.

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