The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a fully funded scholarship opportunity for Pakistani students.
The scholarship has been announced under the Indonesian Government’s KNB Scholarship 2026 program. The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship will support students from developing countries in pursuing higher education in Indonesia while strengthening bilateral relations.
Scholarship Overview
The KNB Scholarship 2026 offers 222 fully funded seats, including:
- 30 for Bachelor’s degrees
- 162 for Master’s degrees
- 30 for PhD programs
Selected students will study at 31 partner universities in Indonesia, including top institutions such as Universitas Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Programs Offered
Students can apply in diverse fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture, International Relations, Nursing, Psychology, Political Science, Disaster Management, and many more.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- One-year Indonesian language (BIPA) course
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health insurance
- Research and book allowance
- Settlement allowance upon arrival
KNB Scholarship Host Universities in Indonesia:
- Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)
- Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
- Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
- Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya
- Universitas Airlangga
- Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
- Universitas Brawijaya
- Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
- Universitas Diponegoro
- Universitas Gadjah Mada
- Universitas Hasanuddin
- Universitas Indonesia
- Universitas Islam Indonesia
- Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
- Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
- Universitas Lampung
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
- Universitas Negeri Jakarta
- Universitas Negeri Malang
- Universitas Negeri Padang
- Universitas Negeri Semarang
- Universitas Negeri Surabaya
- Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
- Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) Veteran Jawa Timur
- Universitas Sanata Dharma
- Universitas Sebelas Maret
- Universitas Sumatera Utara
Duration
- Bachelor’s: 48 months
- Master’s: 24 months
- Doctoral: 48 months
(All programs include a one-year Indonesian language course.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Maximum age: 21 (Bachelor’s), 35 (Master’s), 40 (PhD)
- Applicants must not already hold the degree they are applying for
- English proficiency test (if required)
- All documents must be in English or Bahasa Indonesia
How to Apply
- Download the Offering Letter from the KNB website.
- Prepare required documents (passport, academic certificates, recommendations, CV, motivation letter).
- Submit the online application through the official portal.
Deadline
The last date to apply is March 31, 2026.
Also read: How to win a fully funded scholarship in Netherlands
