Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) International Student Scholarships – Indonesia

Location: Indonesia

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs

Eligibility: International students

Duration: Full Duration of Program

Deadline: Varies by individual scholarship

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Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) welcomes international students through various scholarship programmes supported by both internal and external institutions. These scholarships aim to support academic excellence, global cooperation, and equal access to quality education. The main inbound scholarship programmes available for international students to study at ITB include the Ganesha Talent-International Fellowship (GT-IF), funded directly by ITB for Master’s and Doctoral students; the KNB Scholarship, funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for Master’s and Doctoral students from eligible developing countries; the Indonesian Aid Scholarship (TIAS), funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance for undergraduate and graduate students (primarily government officials or public sector nominees); and the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship, funded by the Maybank Foundation for undergraduate students from all 10 ASEAN member states.

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), founded in 1920 and located in Bandung, West Java, is Indonesia’s most prestigious and internationally recognised Science and Technology University, consistently ranked as the top university in Indonesia and among the leading universities in Southeast Asia. ITB is renowned for its excellence in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, architecture, industrial technology, earth sciences, and the arts. The university operates across multiple campuses the historic Ganesha Campus in central Bandung, the Jatinangor Campus, the Cirebon Campus, and others and is home to thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate students from across Indonesia and the world. ITB maintains extensive international partnerships and is a member of major regional and global university networks.

Benefits of the Programme

Depending on the specific scholarship awarded, eligible recipients may receive some or all of the following benefits:

Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly living allowance
Health insurance
Settlement allowance
Return airfare
Accommodation support
Leadership training and community service programme
One-semester Bahasa Indonesia preparatory programme before the main academic programme

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Ganesha Talent-International Fellowship (GT-IF):

Must be an international student applying to a Master’s or Doctoral programme at ITB
Must demonstrate academic excellence and research potential in disciplines aligned with ITB’s vision

KNB Scholarship:

Must be a national of a designated developing country eligible under the KNB programme
Must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s degree (for Doctoral applicants)
Must demonstrate a strong academic background and leadership potential

Indonesian Aid Scholarship (TIAS):

Open to undergraduate and graduate levels — from associate to Master’s degree
Priority given to government officials or individuals recommended to work in the public sector in their home country
Must be from an eligible partner country of Indonesia

ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship:

Must be a citizen of one of the 10 ASEAN member states
Must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a desire to contribute to their community
Must be applying to an undergraduate programme at ITB

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Each scholarship at ITB has its own selection process and criteria. For the GT-IF, selection is conducted by ITB’s Graduate School based on academic excellence, research potential, and alignment with ITB’s strategic disciplines. For the KNB Scholarship, selection involves a review of academic records, leadership potential, and eligibility as a national of a designated developing country, with the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology making the final award decision. For TIAS, candidates are assessed based on their background as current or prospective government officials or public sector professionals, with priority given to those nominated by their home country’s relevant ministries. For the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship, selection is managed by the Maybank Foundation based on academic merit, leadership, and community service commitment.