The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity offered by the Government of Indonesia for international students from developing countries. It allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at 31 leading universities in Indonesia. The program aims to strengthen international partnerships while supporting human resource development through higher education.

🔆 Scholarship Overview

✅ Host Country: Indonesia
✅ Scholarship Name: Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship
✅ Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
✅ Total Scholarships: 222
✅ Bachelor’s Scholarships: 30
✅ Master’s Scholarships: 162
✅ PhD Scholarships: 30
✅ Host Universities: 31 Partner Universities across Indonesia
✅ Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
✅ Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full Tuition Fees for the entire duration of the degree program
✅ Monthly Living Allowance for accommodation, food, and daily expenses
✅ One-Year Indonesian Language Course (BIPA) before degree studies
✅ Round-Trip Economy Airfare to and from Indonesia
✅ Indonesian Visa Support
✅ Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
✅ Research and Book Allowance for academic materials
✅ Research Publication Support after completing studies
✅ Settlement Allowance upon arrival in Indonesia

🔆 Degree Program Duration

✅ Indonesian Language Preparation (BIPA): 1 Year

Bachelor’s Degree
✅ 4 Years (48 Months) after language preparation

Master’s Degree
✅ 2 Years (24 Months) after language preparation

PhD Degree
✅ 4 Years (48 Months) after language preparation

🔆 Fields of Study

Sciences & Mathematics
✅ Biology
✅ Physics
✅ Chemistry
✅ Mathematics
✅ Astronomy
✅ Earth Sciences
✅ Statistics

Engineering & Technology
✅ Mechanical Engineering
✅ Electrical Engineering
✅ Chemical Engineering
✅ Civil Engineering
✅ Computer Science
✅ Informatics
✅ Logistics and Transportation Engineering
✅ Urban & Regional Planning

Economics & Business
✅ Economics
✅ Management Science
✅ Accounting
✅ Communication Science

Social Sciences & Humanities
✅ International Relations
✅ Political Science
✅ Sociology
✅ Psychology
✅ Law
✅ Public Administration
✅ English Language & Literature

Health Sciences
✅ Pharmacy
✅ Nursing
✅ Veterinary Medicine
✅ Nutrition

Arts, Agriculture & Environment
✅ Visual Art and Design
✅ Tourism Planning
✅ Disaster Management

🔆 Participating Universities

Some of the major universities participating in the KNB Scholarship include:

✅ Institut Teknologi Bandung
✅ Universitas Indonesia
✅ Universitas Gadjah Mada
✅ Institut Pertanian Bogor
✅ Universitas Airlangga
✅ Universitas Diponegoro
✅ Universitas Padjadjaran
✅ Universitas Hasanuddin

(Students can choose programs from 31 partner universities across Indonesia.)

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Applicants must be from developing countries
✅ Must obtain recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy in their country
✅ Must have strong academic records
✅ Must be physically and mentally healthy
✅ Must commit to returning to home country after completing studies
✅ No criminal record

Age Limits

✅ Bachelor’s: Maximum 21 years
✅ Master’s: Maximum 35 years
✅ PhD: Maximum 40 years

Educational Requirements

✅ Bachelor’s applicants must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
✅ Master’s applicants must not already hold a Master’s degree
✅ PhD applicants must not already hold a PhD degree

English Language Requirement

✅ IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent test within the last 2 years
✅ Applicants from English-speaking countries may be exempt with official proof

🔆 Require documents

✅ Completed KNB Offering Letter (downloaded from the official portal)
✅ Valid Passport Copy
✅ English Language Test Result (IELTS/TOEFL if required)
✅ Recommendation Letter from Indonesian Embassy
✅ Recommendation Letter from Employer or Academic Supervisor
✅ Academic Certificates and Transcripts
✅ Updated CV or Resume
✅ Motivation Letter

🔆 How to apply

✅ Visit the official KNB Scholarship portal
✅ Download the Offering Letter form
✅ Prepare all required documents in English or Bahasa Indonesia
✅ Contact the Indonesian Embassy in your country to obtain a recommendation letter
✅ Create an account on the KNB online application portal
✅ Fill out personal and academic information carefully
✅ Upload all required documents including transcripts, passport, and recommendation letters
✅ Review your application for accuracy
✅ Submit the application before the deadline

🔆 Deadline

✅ Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
✅ Late or incomplete applications will not be considered