Double Degree Program – University of Groningen

Previous study

·     Preferably bachelor diploma of a related/approved major (Urban planning, society, environment, sustainability, and infrastructural planning, or else please contact our study advisors through mpwk@ugm.ac.id

·     Transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00

Language Test

·     If your bachelor's degree program is fully delivered in English, you are exempt from this requirement. You must provide an official document indicating that your program is taught in English (e.g., some programs mention this in their academic transcripts, while others may provide an official letter stating it).

·     If your bachelor’s degree is not fully delivered in English, you must provide an English Proficiency Test Certificates that alligns with the following requirements.  

·       IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section, or

·       TOEFL iBT overall band 90

·         Reading : 18

·         Listening : 18

·         Speaking : 20

·         Writing : 21

The University of Groningen is not accepting TOEFL MyBest Scroes and only accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition test score. TOEFL ITP Plus is available only for Chinese students. Keep in mind that TOEFL and IELTS certificates are valid and no longer than 2 years.

Potential Academic Test (for Indonesian Only)

Tes Potensi Akademik Pascasarjana (PAPs) UGM or Tes Potensi Dasar Akademik (TPDA) PLTI with a minimum score of 500.

Admission Selection

9 December 2024-28 March 2025

If you are interested in our program, please let us know in advance by sending us an email through mpwk@ugm.ac.id. We will be happy to assist you with the process if needed.

First of all, you may need to watch this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZrJhpluOkw to familiarize yourself with our admission system.

To start the admission process, make an account on https://admission.ugm.ac.id/, find the Double Degree between MPWK/MURP UGM and University of Groningen form, and submit the required documents. You might not able to see the program yet, please wait until the registration is officially started.

You need to prepare these following documents in English.

1.         A color scan of the personal information page in your passport (see the example).

2.         A color scan of the passport cover, commonly  showing the passport logo and the name of the country.

3.         An official passport-size photograph (see the example).

4.         Diploma from previous study, with an officialized/certified English translation if the original is not in English.

5.         Academic records/transcripts from previous study, with an officialized/certified English translation if the original is not in English.

6.         Curriculum vitae, outlining your educational background, work experience, and other relevant activities (no template available).

7.         An essay/motivation letter, you may outline your background, interests, reasons for choosing this program, and your plans related to it, and/or any other relevant information. Please keep it concise, preferably no longer than two A4 pages (no template available).

8.         A personal statement in compliance with the university's rules (template available).

9.         A financial support statement (template available).

10.   A good health statement from applicant’s doctor (any format is acceptable, you may also use the available template).

11.   A recommendation/nomination letter, preferably from your previous university, e.g., academic supervisor or thesis supervisor. However, if you graduated a long time ago and have limited access to your former lecturers, you may also submit a recommendation letter from your workplace (no template available).

12.   Student ID card from previous study if available, you may also upload a screenshoot of your profile in the student/alumni platform (no template available).

13.   An English Proficiency Test Certificate or any proof that your previous school was fully taught in English (no template available).

14.   TPA/PAPs for Indonesian candidates.

Further information, examples, and templates can be accessed on https://admission.ugm.ac.id/application/requirement/

If there are no templates available, you are free to use any format.

Academic Selection and Letter of Offer

25 April 2025

If you allign with the registration requirements, you will receive a Letter of Offer via email.

Payment

2 May 2025

This payment will be counted as the first semester’s tuition fee. The payment guidance will be provided together with your Letter of Offer.

The awardee of the Faculty of Engineering UGM Scholarship needs to pay the tuition fee fully (on your own) and will get the IDR10,000,000 reimbursement once arrived at Indonesia and opened a local bank account. 

Letter of Acceptace

16 May 2025

If you accept the offer and have paid your tuition fee, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance via email.  

Travel to Indonesia

August 2025

After receiving the Letter of Acceptance, foreign students will be assisted by our Office of International Affairs to process the Student Visa and limited stay permit (KITAS). You do not need to process them by yourself in Indonesian Embassy. However, the payment will be charged to the student: IDR 2,700,000 for Student Visa and 150 USD for ITAS. For the recipient of Faculty of Engineering Scholarship, they will get a reimbursement upon their arrival and opening a local bank account.

WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING INDONESIA WITHOUT A STUDENT VISA. Do not enter using a tourist visa or any other type of visa, as this will result in the cancellation of your student visa application. Please wait until your student visa is issued, it usually takes 2-3 weeks after your visa payment.

What should we do if the required documents don't have a template?

Make sure you have check this website to check the template availability: https://admission.ugm.ac.id/application/requirement/. If you cannot find the template, you will need to develop it independently. You may want to research the proper way to create the document. Please ensure that it is concise and relevant to your study.

What is the difference between essay/motivation letter and personal statement?

You may revisit our requirements explanation in Admission Process section on this website. Please refer to this website for the personal statement template: https://admission.ugm.ac.id/application/requirement/.

I cannot find this program on https://admission.ugm.ac.id/, where is the registration platform?

Please note that this program will be available on the admission system website (https://admission.ugm.ac.id/) once the registration is officially opened. If are unable to find it after the registration date has started, you may contact us via email (mpwk@ugm.ac.id), or kindly wait for a few days. There is no need to rush to enroll on the website at the beginning of the registration period. You can find all required documents that you need to prepare in advance in  Admission Process section on this website, and you may also get the overview of what is inside the registration platform here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZrJhpluOkw.

Is the scholarship from the Faculty of Engineering UGM only covers for the first year?

Yes. Unfortunately, there will be no financial aid from our faculty for your second-year studies. Therefore, you will need to prepare your own resources for your studies at the University of Groningen or secure a scholarship.

Is there any scholarship available for my second year? Is there any priority for this program students?

We do not have a scholarship specifically for this program. However, the University of Groningen recommends the following scholarship to our students: https://www.rug.nl/education/master/international-students/financial-matters/holland-scholarship/?lang=en. You may apply if you are eligible, but please note that there is no priority for students in this program.

Can I change my second year university for my double degree?

No. Once you have accepted to this program, you can only continue your second year to the University of Groningen.

What will happen if I failed to continue my second year at the University of Groningen?

You may continue your second year at MURP UGM. As a result, you will not be able to obtain a double degree; instead, you will receive a single degree: MURP, upon completing your studies here. However, if you continue your second year studies here, you won’t get another chance to recive the scholarship from the Faculty of Engineering UGM.

What kind of visa do I need to study in MURP UGM if it is only one year? How much it costs?

You need a student visa and limited stay permit (KITAS) for a year. The student visa costs IDR 2,700,000 and the KITAS costs 150 USD. You do not need to worry about visa application process since it will be done by the Office of International Affairs of UGM, you only need to pay the cost and wait for the results.

May I travel to Indonesia in advance before obtaining my student visa, especially since I come from a country that does not require a visa to enter Indonesia?

No. If you have recieved your Letter of Acceptance, entry to Indonesia prior to the issuance of your student visa is strictly prohibited as it can cause a cancellation to your student visa application. As results, you need to reapply, repay, and leave Indonesia until your student visa is issued. Therefore, you cannot enter Indonesia with other types of visa or even without visa. You will need to wait until your receive your student visa, the process will be done approximately 2-3 weeks after you paid the visa application fee.