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Study in Indonesia from India

Official sources only·Rupee guide at ECB rates·Last checked 29 Oct 2026

Indonesia is a smaller study destination for Indians, reached mostly through the Government of Indonesia's KNB scholarship for students from developing countries. Students enter on a limited-stay study visa and may not work.

Indonesian study visa (limited stay) guide All 15 countries
Government scholarship
KNB, at 47 partner universities [1]
Study e-visa
IDR 6,000,000 (1 yr) to 12,000,000 (4 yr) [2]
Money to show
At least US$2,000 [2]
Work
Not allowed on a study visa [2]
01 Tests and entry rules

KNB eligibility and English

Exams Indonesia asks for

  • KNB is for prospective international students from developing countries, for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at selected Indonesian universities. [1]
  • For the bachelor's scholarship: maximum age 21 on 31 December 2026, a high-school certificate (bachelor's degree holders cannot apply), and English of IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 53 / TOEFL ITP 477 / TOEIC 510. [1]
  • You need a recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin. [1]
02 When to start, what to study

The KNB calendar

  • The 2026 KNB selection ran from 2 February to 31 March 2026, with results announced on 19 June 2026. [1]
  • Universities may hold online interviews and psychological tests as part of selection. [1]
03 Tuition and living money

Visa costs and money

Amounts in local currency with a rupee guide
WhatAmount≈ In rupees
Study e-visa, 1 year [2] IDR 6,000,000 per visa ≈ ₹31,400
Study e-visa, 2 years [2] IDR 8,500,000 per visa ≈ ₹44,500
Study e-visa, 4 years [2] IDR 12,000,000 per visa ≈ ₹62,900
Proof of living expenses (minimum) [2] US$2,000 per at application ≈ ₹1.9 lakh

Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the ECB reference rate of 28 Oct 2026. Your bank or forex card adds a margin, and rates move every day. ECB euro reference rates, 28 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Tuition for self-funded students is set by each university.

04 Funding you can apply for

Government of Indonesia scholarship

  • Since 2006 KNB has supported 2,299 students and alumni from 107 countries. [1]
05 The application funnel

From KNB to visa

  1. Embassy recommendation

    Download the KNB offering letter and get a recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy with your documents. [1]

  2. Online application

    Upload academic certificates and transcripts legalised by your country's education and foreign ministries, plus recommendations. [1]

  3. Selection

    Administrative and academic selection; results online. [1]

  4. Study e-visa

    Acceptance letter, guarantee letter from the institution, CV, funds of US$2,000+; use the visa within 90 days. [2]

06 Visa rules and choke points

The study visa in short

  • The visa must be used within 90 days of issue; on arrival you receive the electronic limited stay permit (e-ITAS). [2]
  • The study visa does not allow work in Indonesia. [2]

Full Indonesian study visa (limited stay) guide: steps, money, documents and problems

07 Work while studying and after

Work rules

  • Holders of the study visa are not allowed to work in Indonesia. [2]

Indonesia has no post-study work visa for international graduates; a job needs a separate work permit sponsored by an employer.

08 Questions students search

Doubts about studying in Indonesia

Can Indian students get a scholarship in Indonesia?

Yes, the Government of Indonesia's KNB scholarship is open to students from developing countries, with a recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy. [1]

Can I work while studying in Indonesia?

No. The study visa does not allow work in Indonesia. [2]

How much is the Indonesian study visa?

On the official eVisa site, IDR 6,000,000 for 1 year, 8,500,000 for 2 years and 12,000,000 for 4 years. [2]

09 Official sources & verification

Where these facts come from

Every fact above is read from the official pages below (government, embassy, regulator, test owner or university), last checked on 29 October 2026. Visa money, fees and work rules change several times a year — open the official page before you pay or apply.

  1. KNB Scholarship portal (Government of Indonesia) (opens in a new tab) Eligibility, English, dates, 47 universities · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
  2. Indonesia eVisa — Limited stay visa for study (FAQ) (opens in a new tab) Fees, US$2,000, documents, 90 days, e-ITAS, no work

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