2022

ST U DE NT MO BI LI TY AWA RDS
IN DO NESI AN INT ERN ATIO NAL

IISMA 2022 Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia
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ABO UT I IS MA

Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards is the Government of Republic of

Indonesia scholarship scheme to fund Indonesian students for mobility program at top
Universities overseas.

Undergraduate students could spend one semester (4-6 months) at the overseas partner
university to study courses outside their major, to develop intercultural communication

network.

The scheme is centrally managed by Directorate General of Higher Education, Research

and Technology (DGHERT), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology
(MoECRT) and is open for undergraduate students from all Indonesian higher education
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KEY DR I V ER S

INDUSTRY 4.0
Automation technologies are changing the

nations and companies to boost productivity,

altering the nature of work. Successfully harnessing

these technologies will create jobs, but it will also
displace others and change many occupations.

EMANCIPATED LEARNING
Every student has unique talent, passion, and
aspiration for his/ her own future. Through Merdeka
Belajar, Kampus Merdeka (Emancipated Learning)
initiative, each student will have their own freedom

pathways to develop their competencies

INTERNATIONALIZATION

undergraduate students to top universities overseas, the

program intends to give participating home universities
the opportunity to build and strengthen partnerships with

education presence at the international stage

COVID 19 PANDEMIC

issues more urgent. To meet the challenge, the future

workforces are expected to develop critical digital
and cognitive capabilities, social and emotional skills,
adaptibility, and resilience.
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THIS AWARD COVERS

C OV ER AGE
Registration and Tuition Fee

Settlement and Living Allowance

Economy Class Return Airfare

Visa

PCR, Quarantine, and Health Insurance

Emergency Fund

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R EM E N T S REQ UIREMENTS
FOR STUDENTS

Active Undergraduate Students

• Semester 4-6 students under DGHERT
• Indonesian Citizen

Minimum score
• IELTS (6.0)
• TOEFL iBT (78)
• Duolingo (100)

Nominated by Home University

GPA Minimum 3.0

Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, proven by latest
academic transcript
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AWARDEES’ PROFIL E AWARDEES

2,551

Scholarships awarded in 2021,

1,000
and will be awarded in 2022

4 scale GPA
3.70

7.40
IELTS score (9 scale)

TOEFL iBT score (120 scale)

96.60

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 U N I T ED S TAT ES B ELG I U M 2021/2022 Partners
Boston University Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Michigan State University SINGAPORE
Northwestern University * H U NG A R Y
Pennsylvania State University Nanyang Technological University
University of California, Davis Singapore Management University
University of Pecs
University of Pennsylvania
University of Szeged
MA L AY S I A
C A NA DA N ET H E R L A N D S
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
University of British Columbia Leiden University * Universiti Putra Malaysia
University of Waterloo Maastricht University Universiti Sains Malaysia
University of Groningen * Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
U N I T ED K I N GD O M University of Twente Universiti Malaya
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Lancaster University
Newcastle University S O U T H KO R EA
C ZE C H R EP U B L I C
University College London *
Hanyang University
University of Birmingham
Palacky University Olomouc Korea University
University of Edinburgh
Kyungpook National University
University of Glasgow
Yonsei University
University of Leeds C ROAT IA
University of Leicester B RU N E I
University of Strathclyde University of Zagreb DA RU S S A L A M
University of Sussex
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
University of York
RU S S I A

RUDN University TA I WA N
IRELAND
National Taiwan Normal University
NUI Galway
TURKEY National Taiwan University
University of Limerick
National Taiwan University of Science
Middle East Technical University and Technology
P O RT U GA L

L I T H UA NI A T H AI LA N D
ISAG, European Business School

Vytautas Magnus University Prince of Songkla University

S PA I N

L AT V I A INDIA
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
University of Granada
Daugavpils University IIT Bombay *

I TA LY AU S T R A LI A
B U LGA R I A
Sapienza University of Rome
Deakin University *
University of Padua Varna University of Management
University of Newcastle *
University of Pisa
University of Queensland *
UA E
University of Sydney *
G ER M A N Y University of Western Australia *
Abu Dhabi University
Queensland University of Technology *
Hochschule Hannover
JA PA N N EW Z EA L A ND
P O LA N D
Okayama University Massey University *
University of Warsaw Tohoku University University of Auckland *

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 PARTN ERS ’ PRO F ILE

K EY F I G U RE S O F I IS MA 2 0 2 1’ S
P A RT N E R U NI VE R S I T IE S

73 Partner Universities
73 / 267
selected out of 267 proposals

22 QS top 100 ranked

22
Partner Universities

32 QS 100 - 300 ranked

32
Partner Universities

31
participated from 4 continents

22,673
from 267 proposals

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SN A PSHOTS
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 EXPECT ED CO MPE TENC IES
adapted from Future Work Skills 2020, published by Institute for The Future
for The University of Phoenix Research Institute
C O M P U TAT I O NA L
01 T H I N K IN G
Ability to translate vast amounts
of data into abstract concepts
and to understand data-based
reasoning
Drivers: Computational world,
new media ecology
C RO S S - C U LT U R A L
04 C O M P ET E N C Y
Ability to operate in different
cultural settings
Drivers: Superstructured
organizations, globally connected
world
N EW- M ED I A
07 L I T E R ACY
Ability to critically assess and
develop content that uses new
media forms, and to leverage
thes e media for persuasive
communication
Drivers: Extreme longevity, new
media ecology, superstructured
organizations
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SOCIAL N OV E L & A DA P T I V E
02 I N T EL L I G E N C E 03 T H I N K IN G
Ability to connect to others in a Prof iciency at thinking and
deep and direct way, to sense and coming up with solutions and
stimulate reactions and desired responses beyond that which is
interactions rote or rule-based
Drivers: Rise of smart machines Drivers: Rise of smart machines
and systems, globally connected and systems, globally connected
world world
T R A NS
05 S E NS E M A K I N G 06 DISCIPLINARITY
Ability to determine the deeper Literacy in and ability to
understand concepts across
is being expressed multiple disciplines
Driver: Rise of smart machines Drivers: Extreme longevity,
and systems computational world
V I RT UA L C O GN I T I V E LOAD
08 C O LL A B OR AT I O N 09 MA N AGE ME NT
Ability to work productively, drive
engagement, and demonstrate information for importance, and
presence as a member of a virtual to understand how to maximize
team. cognitive functioning using a
Drivers: Globally connected variety of tools and techniques
world, superstructured
organizations Drivers: Computational
world , new me di a ec olog y,
superstructured organizations
10 D E S I GN M IN D S ET
Ability to represent and develop
tasks and work processes for
desired outcomes
Drivers: Computational world,
superstructured organizations
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C OUR SE S BR IEF

PRINCIPLES

study major should not be taken into consideration in enrolling to courses at their host university

COURSES OFFERED COURSES TAKEN CLASSES NATURE

Each student enrolled in 3-4 Student study in the same class
to IISMA students courses from the approved list as other local or international
students

SAMPLE COURSES
Nanyang Technological University The University of Edinburgh
• Engineering Solutions by Design Thinking • Scottish Studies: Conceptualizing Scotland
• Venturing into Entrepreneurship • Origin and Diversity of Life
• Intercultural Communication • Environmental Engineering & Sustainability
• Language, Technology, and the Internet • Contemporary Issues in Health & Wellbeing
• • Currents: Understanding and addressing global
Workspace challenges

Urban Systems & Sustainability: 4 units

Competencies included: Transdiscplinarity, Novel & Adaptive Thinking, Design Mindset

Systems-level approach of how to evaluate and then modify sustainability of urban systems

sustainability; system analyses of urban systems; enabling technology, policies, legislation;

Introduction to Global Emerging Cities: 0.5 credits

Competencies included: Cross Cultural Competency, Design Mindset, Transdisciplinarity

Systems-level approach of how to evaluate and then modify sustainability of urban systems

sustainability; system analyses of urban systems; enabling technology, policies, legislation;

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PO RTRAIT S

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22 S EP - 30 O CT , 2 02 1
TI MELI NE

01
Call for
participation

31 O C T - 3 0 N OV , 2 021

02 Proposal
Submission

D E C - J A N , 2 02 1

03 Proposal
Assessment

JA N, 2 02 2

Announcement
04

JA N - M A Y , 20 2 2

Program
05 Development

MA RC H - MA Y , 20 22

06 Contract
Negotiation

A U G - DE C , 20 22

07
Program
Implementation*

D EC , 2 02 2 O R J A N, 2 02 3
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Reporting
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U NI VE RS I T IES PRE FE RENC E

RECOGNITION COUNTRY/ REGION PROGRAM VALUE

University reputation based on Provide programs that match

QS 2022 Rangkings standard enhance program diversity criterias set by MoECRT

GENERAL CRITERIA

IISMA Partner University must:

• Be accredited/recognized in their country
• Be ranked in top 5 in their country or in top 300 QS 2022 Ranking
• Experience in hosting international students, preferably Indonesian students
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA

IISMA partner university MUST:

• Organize undergraduate level classes/courses with the following requirements:
• Students take 3 – 4 courses for one semester
•
• Students spend one semester (4 – 6 months, 16 meetings per course including exam)
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• Accept TOEFL iBT, IELTS and Duolingo Test.
• Agree to accept list of IISMA awardees. No additional selection process by host university required.
• Offer monthly-payment accommodation (without meal plan) for IISMA Awardees, as well
quarantine if your government does not provide it.
• Organize and facilitate cultural events for the students.
• Provide any necessary services for international students. (e.g., pastoral care, airport transportation,
student counselling, student buddies/mentors orientation co-curricular/extra-curricular activities,
accommodation, travel information and immigration).
• Agree to avoid disputes resolution through any court and international arbitration; and agree to
resolve any disputes through mutual consultation.
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USEFUL LINKS
Website:
• General information: https://kampusmerdeka.kemdikbud.go.id/web/IISMA
• 2022 Partner Bid Application: bit.ly/iismahostreg
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Social Media:
• Instagram: @iisma_ri

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Interested partner universities to submit
the online form through:
bit.ly/iismahostreg
Latest submission: 30 November 2021

Contact us:
Ms. Dyah Ambar
e: subpokja-merdekaglobal@kemdikbud.go.id
cc: beasiswa.iisma@gmail.com
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