Universitas Lampung (UNILA) is located in the Province of Lampung. The province is on the southernmost part of Sumatera and in proximity to the island of Java. The land of Lampung is known as Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai meaning that its climate is tropical and comfortable, a place for the diverse cultures of mixed ethnic groups.

Officially established on 23 September 1965, UNILA has already had 1399 lecturers. Now, the University conducts 5 doctoral programs, 34 master programs, 57 undergraduate programs, 3 professional programs, and 12 diploma programs in nearly all areas of study. 

Universitas Lampung (UNILA) International Programs

Currently, the student population is about 28.343. In 2018/2019 only 5.6 % of 48.216 applicants who were interested in studying in the university were accepted. Outside Java island, this competitiveness has been considered very high. It is recorded that students of the university have come from 23 provinces in Indonesia.

UNILA is conducting an International class program, This program uses English in the teaching and learning process. The international class program has the same curriculum and funding structure as the Regular Bachelor program. Another difference is the students of the International class have to follow class exchanges with foreign partner universities (Japan, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States, and Europe).

Universitas Lampung (UNILA) International Programs

This program started from bilingual classes that have been held since 2012. Starting from 2018 until now the name has changed to International class. To take part in international classes, students will be selected through academic selection, English language skills, and interview selection. 

Available International class program in UNILA are as follow:

  • Bachelor of Management
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Economics Development 
Master, Doctor, and other Bachelor programs, are all conducted in Indonesian language and are available for foreign students with proof of Indonesian language proficiency.

Important Information

Please note that the information above is based on an official release in mid-2021. Always check for updates on the UNILA English website at www.unila.ac.id/en or at UNILA International Office. Be aware as well that not all information is available in English. Do not hesitate to contact the UNILA admin or us through the Contact Form to get help for free.

We recommend you ask the administrator of each program about all the details since not all important information is available online in English. Do call or text or email the admin about your questions or inquiries. The preferred tool is using WhatsApp, social media account, and email. Be prepared to have an admin who is not fluent in English, so speak slowly and clearly. Combine the communication with written format to avoid misunderstanding as far as you can.

Bear in mind that all Indonesian higher education institutions are able to accept international students in programs outside the ones labeled as "international programs." That means that those regular programs are held in Indonesian language, and all international students should have sufficient language capability to enter the program. Check these "Indonesian TOEFL" to get more information:

  • UKBI (Uji Kemahiran Berbahasa Indonesia/Indonesian Language Proficiency Test) - information in Indonesian or in English
  • TIBA (Tes Bahasa Indonesia sebagai Bahasa Asing/Indonesian Proficiency Tests) - information in English
  • BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia Bagi Penutur Asing/Indonesian Language for Foreigners) - information in English

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