ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1
ADMISSION GUIDE 3
ENROLLMENT AND CONFIRMING ACCEPTANCE 10
APPLYING FOR YOUR VISA AND STUDY PERMIT 11
The minimum requirements for international applicants seeking admission to
Walisongo Islamic State University (UIN Walisongo) are as follows:
Senior high school graduates/equivalent proven by a diploma certificate or other designation equivalent to an education in Indonesia, translated into English and/or Arabic, and legalized by the authorities.
High School transcript from the origin institution of the applicants or other equivalent which has been legalized by the authorities.
Recommendation Letter.
Statement of Purposes/Motivation Letter.
A Bachelor (S.1) or Masters (S.2) graduate proven by a certificate or other designation equivalent to an educational institution in Indonesia, translated into English and/or Arabic and legalized by the authorities.
Bachelor/Undergraduate degree or Master degree transcript from the origin university of the applicants or other equivalent which has been legalized by the authorities
Letter of recommendation from 2 (two) lecturers who advise final project/academic advisor in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
Statement of Purposes/Motivation Letter
Thesis/Dissertation Proposal
English Proficiency certificate of International Test of English as Foreign Languages (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 400 / International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of a minimum score of 3.0; or
Arabic Proficiency certificate of Test of Arabic as Foreign Languages (TOAFL) with minimum score of 300.
English Proficiency certificate of International Test of English as Foreign Languages (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 450 / International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least a score of 4.0 for Master Program and the score of 470 (TOEFL)/ 5.0 (IELTS) for Doctoral Program; or
Arabic Proficiency certificate of Test of Arabic as Foreign Languages (TOAFL) with minimum score of 350 for Master Program and a score of 370 for Doctoral Program.
Scanned Photo of a passport-size color.
Passport with validity period for minimum 2 years.
Having Health Insurance (full coverage) during study period applicable in Indonesia.
Having a financial guarantee statement to ensure the study's continuity, as proven by a bank statement or savings balance of at least Rp. 15.000.000,-(fifteen million rupiah) in the last 3 months for Foreign Students from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) and a minimum savings balance of Rp. 30,000,000.000,- (thirty million rupiah) for Foreign Students from other countries. If you rely on a scholarship for funding, please attach sponsorship letter to cover study and living expenses during a study issued by the government or institution that provides you with the scholarships/ education funding.
Health certificate from legal-practising medical-doctor stating that the student is both physically and mentally capable to conduct the studies.
Statement Letter that the student will not work, will not be involved in political movement, and agree to abide by Indonesia's regulations.
The above mentioned immigration requirements from C to E must be completed after being accepted as a student at UIN Walisongo Semarang.
To apply for admission as a student in UIN Walisongo, you need to:
Click “Enroll Now!” to use the online Admission Portal at http://admission.walisongo.ac.id/
You will be directed to register a new account. You must enter your name exactly as it is shown on your identity documents, because we use that name to verify your identity. To sign up, enter a valid email address and password. You will receive a validation notification by email, asking you to confirm your email address.
Finish signing up by activating account through validation notification sent to your email.
Log in to your account and complete the online admission application form. You can download some document templates in the Application Section.
Select your intended degree program.
Complete your profile by filling all sections. In the “Scholarship Provider” column, write the the government or institution that provides you with the scholarships / education funding if you are relying on a scholarship for funding.
Complete your educational history:
High School for Undergraduate Program Applicant
High School and University (Bachelor Degree) for Master Program Applicant High School and University (Bachelor Degree & Mater Degree) for Doctoral Program Applicant
Provide information on your Language Proficiency Score if you ever take a language proficiency test and your native language is not English / Arabic.
Choose your proposed courses carefully as you won't be able to change them after submitting your application. You may only choose one. Check which programs are opened for application here http://io.walisongo.ac.id/faculties-program/
Write about yourself, such as your family, interest and aspirations. Please include your purpose for joining the program and what you expect to gain from the experience (max. 500 words). You can complete it by inserting photos and links which supply more infos about yourself, such as family photo, Google Scholar ID, Scopus ID, Academic & Research Profile, Company/Organization/ University/Intitute Profile.
Provide information about your medical condition and difficulty that may affect the completion of your course. Please explain clearly and tell us your concerns.
Submit Required Admission Documents based on the program you have chosen.
To complete you application, you have to certify that the information contained in Application Form for International Student are true, complete and correct by tixing Declaration and acknowledgement checkbox then save it.
You may choose to save your online application form as a draft at any time, and return to finish it later. You can view your progress in completing the application form through Progress Status Section.
You can check your Admission Status in the Progress Status Section from application review to notification of admission results. Based on document
verification, you may be asked to upload additional/complementary documents if needed. In the column provided, you can also explain additional information about the document.
Once the document verification is completed, you will be notified when and how an interview will be held. Our Admission Team will be contacting you for a formal interview.
You can monitor the progress of application review to notification of interview and notification of admission results in the “Progress Status” Section under “Admission Status”.
The appropriate visa for international students to study in Indonesia is the Limited Stay Visa (VITAS). Usually it is for 6 months, 1 year, or two years length of stay. All international students MUST enter Indonesia with STUDY PERMIT and STUDENT VISA. Social-Cultural Visa is NOT ALLOWED.
Since your purpose to come to Indonesia is for studying, your VITAS application will require a study permit from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia in order to issue visa authorization from the Immigration Office in Indonesia.
Once you are accepted as a student at UIN Walisongo, you have to complete the above mentioned immigration requirements as detailed as follows.
Study Permit
International Students have to prepare the requirements for obtaining a Study Permit and submit it to UIN Walisongo. UIN Walisongo will complete the required documents and submits an application for study permit to the Director of Institutional Development of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia through the application for Foreign Student Study Permit.
Documents Required for application of study permit for the International Student
(Issued by Walisongo Islamic State University)
Study Permit Requests for Foreign Students from UIN Walisongo addressed to the Director of Institutional Development of Higher Education.
Copy of Acceptance Letter from UIN Walisongo.
Information related to study programs.
(Provided by students)
A completed application form.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copy of graduation certificate and transcript academic record.
Copy of Passport with validity period for minimum 2 years.
Statement Letter that the student will not work, will not be involved in political movement, and agree to abide the regulations of Indonesia.
Letter of Financial Guarantee to cover study and living expenses during your study or sponsorship certificate.
Health certificate from legal-practicing medical-doctor stating that the student is both physically and mentally capable to conduct the studies.
Scanned Photo of a passport-size color.
If the application of foreign study permit is approved, UIN Walisongo will send the study permit to students. It is our responsibility as your host institution in Indonesia to help you get the study permit in order to get your visa authorization of your entry to Indonesia. Please contact us to give you assistance in this matter. We will be happy to forward all the information and the procedures to you.
Student Visa
After finishing the study permit process, you have to apply for a visa and a Limited Stay Permit through the local Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) or Consulate General of Republic of Indonesia (KJRI). UIN Walisongo will help you to get Visa Approval from Directorate General of Immigration, the Ministry of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesia.
Documents required for application of student visa:
Curriculum Vitae.
2 (two) recent close-up photograph (4x6 cm) with red background
1 (one) copy of Passport with validity period for minimum 2 years.
Copy of graduation certificate and transcript academic record.
Copy of study permit from Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.
Copy of Acceptance Letter from UIN Walisongo.
Copy of Recommendation Letter from UIN Walisongo, addressed to the Directorate General of Immigration, the Ministry of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesia.
A completed application form.
Copy of Statement Letter from the guarantor or the person in charge while studying.
Letter of Financial Guarantee to cover study and living expenses during your study or sponsorship certificate.
Health certificate from legal-practising medical-doctor stating that the student is both physically and mentally capable to conduct the studies.
Statement Letter that the student will not work, will not be involved in political movement, and agree to abide the regulations of Indonesia.
Visa approval issued by Directorate General of Immigration, the Ministry of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesia.
Once arrived in Indonesia, you have to apply for Limited Stay Permit/ Izin Tinggal Terbatas (ITAS) no later than 15 (fifteen) days upon arrival. UIN Walisongo will help you to get Limited Stay Permit from Directorate General of Immigration, the Ministry of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesia.
Documents required for application of Limited Stay Permit:
Curriculum Vitae.
2 (two) recent close-up photograph (4x6 cm) with red background
Copy of Passport with validity period for minimum 2 years.
Copy of graduation certificate and transcript academic record.
Copy of student Visa
Copy of Health Insurance during study period