Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) or the State University of Malang, formerly the Institute of Teacher Education and Educational Sciences of Malang (IKIP Malang), is one of the state universities in Indonesia. Located in the city of Malang and Blitar, East Java, UM was established in 188 October 1954 as PTPG Malang, as School of Education of Airlangga University, making it one of the oldest teaching institutes in Indonesia. UM was separated from Airlangga University on 20 May 1964 to become IKIP Malang. In 1999, IKIP Malang formally changed its status from an institute to a state university.

Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) International Programs

Currently, UM offers international programs to foreign students through KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship. The programs offered are regular programs held in Indonesian language. 

KNB Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship provided by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, for international students from developing countries who desire to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Indonesian universities.

Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) International Programs

UM, as one of the top-tier universities in Indonesia, has been working with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research to offer KNB scholarships for citizens of developing countries since 2008. UM’s international students come from various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, America, and the Pacific, making the university a vibrant academic community. With the support of excellent teaching infrastructure and international students’ dormitory, UM can offer international students a quality study experience.

In addition, with UM’s internationally reputed Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur Asing (BIPA) course, international students can get the best immersion experience in Indonesian language and culture. You can build your intellectual pathways for a better future with UM.

For detailed and updated information about this program, please visit the UM KNB Scholarship here

Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) International Programs

Here are the extensive study programs offered through that scheme in UM (all Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral are available):

Bachelor's Program (S1)

  • Development Economics
  • Development Economics Education
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Education
  • Management
  • Office Administration Education
  • Economics Education
  • Distributive and Marketing Education
  • Education Administration
  • Indonesian Language and Literature
  • Indonesian and Local Language and Literature
  • English Language Education
  • English Language and Literature
  • German Language Education
  • Mandarin Language Education
  • Arabic Language Education
  • Visual Communication Design
  • Fine Arts Education
  • Librarianship
  • Dancing and Music Education
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry Education
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mathematics
  • Biology Education
  • Physics Education
  • Science Education
  • Biotechnology
  • Mechanical Engineering Vocational
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering Education
  • Civil Engineering Education
  • Civil Engineering
  • Informatics Education
  • Informatics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Cookery Education
  • Apparel Design Education
  • Physical Education, Health, and Recreation
  • Coaching and Exercise Education
  • Sport Science
  • Public Health
  • Pancasila and Civics Education
  • Geography Education
  • Geography
  • History Education
  • History
  • Sociology Education
  • Social Science Education
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Non-formal Education
  • Elementary Teacher Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Special Education
  • Education Administration
  • Psychology

Master's Program (S2)

  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physics
  • Physics Education
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry Education
  • Biology
  • Biology Education
  • Economics Education
  • Economics
  • Business and Management Education
  • Management
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • Pancasila and Civics Education
  • Geography Education
  • History Education
  • Vocational Education
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Educational Technology
  • Education Management
  • Non-Formal Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education
  • Indonesian Language Education
  • English Language Education
  • Arabic Language Education
  • Art Education
  • Language Teaching

Doctoral Program (S3)

  • Learning Technology
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Educational Management
  • Non-Formal Education
  • Geography Education
  • Vocational Education
  • Indonesian Language Education
  • English Language Education
  • Management
  • Economics Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physics Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • Biology Education
  • Elementary Education

Important Information

Please note that the information above is based on an official release in mid-2021. Always check for updates on UM English website at https://um.ac.id or at UM International Affairs. Be aware as well that not all information is available in English. Do not hesitate to contact the UM admin or us in Studinesia 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

Note: This page is updated regularly, please check back for the latest information