Study at Unhas
An internationally accredited degree in Makassar, Indonesia, at a fraction of the cost of studying in Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta.
Students from 51 countries study for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at Hasanuddin University (Unhas). This page brings together what you need to plan your studies: programmes, costs, how to apply, your student visa, and life in Makassar.
Unhas at a glance
| Global standing | QS World University Rankings 2027: 851–900, 10th in Indonesia. THE Impact Rankings 2026: 201–300. |
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| Size | 48,331 students, 2,958 academic staff, 18 faculties and a postgraduate school, 244 study programmes. |
| Quality | 83 study programmes hold international accreditation. |
| International students | 567 from 51 countries (October 2026), in degree and non-degree programmes. |
| Partners | 415 partner institutions in 45 countries. |
| Living costs | About USD 160–500 a month, depending on lifestyle. |
| Medical degree recognition | The Unhas medical degree is recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (since 1995). |
| Getting here | Direct international flights to Makassar (UPG) from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jeddah. |
Programmes open to you
Choose a programme taught fully in English, or study in Indonesian after an Indonesian language course. These bachelor’s programmes run an English-taught International Class:
Faculty of Economics and Business
- Management
- Accounting
Faculty of Law
- Law
Faculty of Medicine
- Medicine
Faculty of Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Architecture
- Geological Engineering
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
- International Relations
- Communication Science
- Public Administration
Faculty of Dentistry
- Dentistry
Faculty of Public Health
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Faculty of Nursing
- Nursing
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
Bachelor’s programmes taught in Indonesian
All other undergraduate programmes, including agriculture, marine science and fisheries, forestry, pharmacy and the humanities, are open to you after the Indonesian for Foreign Speakers course (BIPA). If you already speak Indonesian, you can ask for a placement test.
Master’s and doctoral programmes
Every faculty runs master’s and doctoral programmes, and in most fields you can work with your supervisor and write your thesis in English. In 2026/2027, 81 new international students from 14 countries joined Unhas postgraduate programmes. See the postgraduate programmes.
What it costs
Plan for three costs: tuition, the government fee for your student visa and stay permit, and living costs in Makassar.
| Programme | Tuition per semester (IDR) | Development fee, once (IDR) |
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| Bachelor’s, regular class (all 73 programmes) | 17,850,000≈ USD 1,000 | 40,650,000≈ USD 2,270 |
| Bachelor’s, International ClassAccounting, Management, Law, Communication, International Relations, Public Administration | 19,500,000≈ USD 1,090 | 42,250,000≈ USD 2,360 |
| Bachelor’s, International ClassCivil Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Informatics, Public Health, Nutrition Science | 21,100,000≈ USD 1,180 | 42,250,000≈ USD 2,360 |
| Bachelor’s, International ClassNursing | 24,350,000≈ USD 1,360 | 117,000,000≈ USD 6,540 |
| Bachelor’s, International ClassDentistry | 35,750,000≈ USD 2,000 | 276,300,000≈ USD 15,440 |
| Bachelor’s, International ClassMedicine | 53,600,000≈ USD 2,990 | 328,900,000≈ USD 18,380 |
| Master’seconomics, business, law, social sciences and humanities | 22,750,000≈ USD 1,270 | 45,500,000≈ USD 2,540 |
| Master’sscience, engineering, health, agriculture, marine science and forestry | 24,350,000≈ USD 1,360 | 45,500,000≈ USD 2,540 |
| Doctoraleconomics, business, law, social sciences and humanities | 26,000,000≈ USD 1,450 | 48,750,000≈ USD 2,720 |
| Doctoralscience, engineering, health, agriculture, marine science and forestry | 27,650,000≈ USD 1,540 | 48,750,000≈ USD 2,720 |
A regular-class bachelor’s degree costs about USD 1,000 a semester, plus a one-time development fee of about USD 2,270. A few programmes differ slightly; see the official tables for every programme at the Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs. US dollar amounts use the Bank Indonesia JISDOR rate of IDR 17,899 per US dollar on 12 October 2026; fees are charged in rupiah.
| Lifestyle | IDR a month | About USD |
|---|---|---|
| Budgetsimple room (kos) near campus, local food, ride-hailing | 2,800,000 | 160 |
| Moderateroom with air-conditioning, local food and cafés | 5,400,000 | 300 |
| Comfortableapartment or homestay, more dining out and travel | 9,000,000 | 500 |
| Length of stay permit | IDR | About USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 6,000,000 | 340 |
| 2 years | 8,500,000 | 470 |
| 4 years | 12,000,000 | 670 |
For comparison, a single person in Kuala Lumpur spends about USD 590 a month before rent. The budget level comes from room listings and price surveys (Mamikos, Numbeo, October 2026); the moderate and comfortable levels follow the International Office estimate of USD 300–500 a month. US dollar amounts use the Bank Indonesia JISDOR rate of IDR 17,899 per US dollar on 12 October 2026. Government fees are set by Indonesian Immigration. Also budget for health insurance, your flight, and your first month’s rent and deposit.
Estimate your total cost
Choose a programme, how long you will study and how you plan to live. The estimate adds tuition, the development fee, living costs and government fees for your stay permit.
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An estimate, not an invoice. It leaves out flights, health insurance, the BIPA course and books. Official fees are set in rupiah by the Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs; US dollar amounts use the Bank Indonesia JISDOR rate of IDR 17,899 per US dollar on 12 October 2026. UNHAS LEADS covers 7 semesters (bachelor’s), 3 (master’s) or 5 (doctoral), and the Presidential Scholarship 3 (master’s) or 5 (doctoral); later semesters are shown at the regular rate.
How to apply
Apply online through the Foreign Student Registration form at regpmb.unhas.ac.id. Apply at least five months before you want to start: the study permit and visa take two to three months after you receive your Letter of Acceptance.
- Choose your programme Check its language of instruction. Questions? Message the admissions team on WhatsApp (see Contact below).
- Register online Create an account on the Foreign Student Registration form, choose an open pathway and upload your documents.
- Selection Your documents are reviewed; some programmes also hold an online interview.
- Letter of Acceptance Accept your offer and pay the first-semester tuition to confirm your place.
- Study permit and visa Unhas files your study permit and sponsors your E30B student visa (see below).
- Arrive in Makassar Attend the compulsory International Student Orientation.
Documents you will need
- Passport valid for at least 18 months from your planned arrival
- School certificate and transcript (bachelor’s), or degree certificate and transcript (master’s and doctoral), with certified English or Indonesian translations
- Proof of English proficiency for English-taught programmes
- CV and a recent photograph
- Personal statement or motivation letter
- One or two academic references
- Research proposal for research-based master’s and doctoral programmes; contact a potential supervisor before you apply
- Bank statement for the last three months showing at least USD 2,000 (for the visa)
- Doctor’s health statement issued within the last two months
Your student visa
Degree students enter Indonesia on the E30B Higher Education Visa, with Unhas as sponsor. Allow about 12 weeks from your Letter of Acceptance to arrival.
- Study permit, weeks 1–6 Send the International Office your passport, Letter of Acceptance, transcript, CV, health statement and financial statement. Unhas applies for your study permit from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
- Visa application, weeks 6–8 Unhas files your E30B application at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. You provide a bank statement, a good-conduct certificate and proof of health insurance valid in Indonesia.
- Pay and receive your e-visa After you pay the government fee, the e-visa is issued within five working days and is valid for 90 days.
- Travel and arrive Your stay permit (ITAS) and re-entry permit are activated when you enter Indonesia.
- Extend on campus Stay-permit extensions are handled at the Campus Immigration Point on campus.
The student visa does not allow paid work. Keep your passport valid for your whole study period.
Life in Makassar
Makassar is a welcoming port city on the island of Sulawesi, known for its seafood and its sunsets over Losari Beach. Each year international students share their cultures with new Unhas students at the International Student Festival.
Living and studying here
Housing
Live on campus in the student dormitory complex, including International Housing at Ramsis with rooms renovated for international students, stay at the Tamalanrea Homestay, or rent a furnished room (kos) within walking distance of campus.
Faith and food
Most residents of Makassar are Muslim, so halal food is the norm and there is a mosque within reach almost everywhere, including on campus. Churches and temples serve the city’s other communities.
Learning Indonesian
The Language Service Unit teaches Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA). Student volunteers run the Bahasa Indonesia and Culture Class, which also teaches everyday phrases in the Makassar dialect.
Community
A student volunteer buddy helps you settle in. Join student clubs, the International Student Festival and Geo-Series talks about your home country, and the host family programme lets you spend Ramadan with local families.
Orientation, safety and immigration
Before you travel, a virtual Pre-Arrival Orientation covers immigration, registration, housing and culture. Every semester the International Student Orientation welcomes new students, and the International Office holds briefings on immigration rules and personal safety.
In their words
Laurenz Thiele, Graduate School student from Germany
“The professors are knowledgeable and approachable, and my supervisors are always supportive when I need guidance. There are also many student clubs and associations that warmly welcome new members.”
Binta Rosline Roberts, Faculty of Agriculture alumna from Sierra Leone, now a lecturer at the University of Makeni
“The university provides opportunities for students to participate in community service and practical field activities. These experiences allow us to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, particularly in agriculture and food development.”
Prof. Babatunde Olamide Bamgbos, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria; international lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry
“Serving as an international lecturer and specialist at the Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University has been a rewarding experience. The university fosters a dynamic academic environment that supports international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of education and research.”
Scholarships
Most international students at Unhas fund their own studies, and the low total cost makes that possible. Unhas also funds international students through two scholarships of its own, and government programmes bring students to Indonesia.
UNHAS LEADS Scholarship
A partial scholarship for students from developing countries (the guide lists the eligible countries) in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. It covers the whole development fee and lowers tuition: most bachelor’s programmes then cost IDR 4,000,000–10,500,000 a semester instead of IDR 17,850,000, master’s programmes IDR 7,500,000–11,500,000 and doctoral programmes IDR 12,000,000–20,000,000. It runs for 7 semesters (bachelor’s), 3 (master’s) or 5 (doctoral). Bachelor’s applicants must be 21 or younger on 1 September of the year they apply. Download the UNHAS LEADS Scholarship 2026 guide (PDF, 4.5 MB), with the fee for every programme.
Hasanuddin University Presidential Scholarship
For master’s and doctoral programmes by research, open to applicants from any country. It covers the development fee and tuition, plus research funding where your supervisor’s Thematic Research Group provides it, for 3 semesters (master’s) or 5 (doctoral). Publishing is part of the programme: master’s students present at an international conference and publish at least one article in a Scopus- or Web of Science-indexed journal; doctoral students present twice and publish at least two articles. Contact a potential supervisor before you apply. Download the Presidential Scholarship 2026 guide (PDF, 3.3 MB).
KNB Scholarship
The Indonesian Government’s Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship covers tuition, a monthly allowance, insurance and return flights. Unhas is a host university. Applications usually open in February through Indonesian embassies.
Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS)
For citizens of more than 60 priority countries, with preference for public-sector staff. It covers tuition, allowance, flights, visa, insurance and up to six months of Indonesian language training.
Government partnerships
Some governments sponsor their citizens at Unhas through bilateral programmes. Ask your ministry of education.
Applying for an Unhas scholarship
- Register on the Foreign Student Registration form at regpmb.unhas.ac.id and choose one study programme. Ask the admissions team (see Contact below) for this year’s deadlines.
- Selection is online: an academic potential test, a psychometric test, an interview and an English test.
- Language: TOEFL iBT 35, IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL ITP 450 for bachelor’s and master’s programmes (bachelor’s in Medicine: TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL ITP 600), and TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 6.0 with writing 6.0, or TOEFL ITP 500 for doctoral programmes; or an Indonesian-for-foreigners certificate with a score of at least 450. Certificates must be from the last two years. Applicants from English-speaking countries, or who graduated there in the last two years, do not need an English certificate.
- Besides the usual documents, prepare a letter of recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General, a physical and psychological health certificate from a government doctor in your home country with a chest X-ray, a motivation letter and an academic recommendation, all in English or with a certified translation.
- For master’s and doctoral research programmes, add a letter from your potential Unhas supervisor and a research plan of up to 10 pages; doctoral applicants also list their publications from the last three years.
Questions
Do I need to speak Indonesian?
Not for the English-taught programmes. For programmes taught in Indonesian, you first take the BIPA course. Basic Indonesian makes daily life much easier either way.
How much is tuition?
A regular-class bachelor’s programme costs IDR 17,850,000 a semester plus a one-time development fee of IDR 40,650,000. Master’s programmes cost IDR 22,750,000–24,350,000 a semester and doctoral programmes IDR 26,000,000–27,650,000. International Class, Medicine and Dentistry fees are higher; see the table above.
Are there scholarships for international students?
Yes. The UNHAS LEADS Scholarship covers the development fee and lowers tuition for students from developing countries, and the Presidential Scholarship covers the development fee and tuition for research master’s and doctoral students from any country. The Indonesian Government’s KNB and TIAS scholarships also bring students to Unhas.
Can I work while I study?
No. The student visa does not allow paid work, so plan your budget without income from work.
How long does the whole process take?
About five months from application to arrival: up to a month for selection and about three months for the study permit and visa.
How much money do I need to show for the visa?
A bank statement for the last three months showing at least USD 2,000.
Is my degree recognised in my country?
Unhas degrees are accredited in Indonesia, and 83 programmes also hold international accreditation. The Unhas medical degree (Ijazah Kedoktoran MD) has been recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council since 3 February 1995. Check the recognition rules of your own country before you apply, especially for Medicine and Dentistry.
Where will I live?
In International Housing at Ramsis on campus, or in a private furnished room (kos) near campus from about IDR 800,000 a month.
Contact us
Applications, fees and scholarships
Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs, Rectorate Building, 7th floor. Email regpmb@unhas.ac.id, WhatsApp +62 853-4399-1587 or +62 821-9416-5656.
Study permits, visas, housing and arrival
Directorate of Internationalisation / International Office (KUI), in front of the Rectorate building, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan KM 10, Tamalanrea, Makassar 90245, Indonesia. Email internationaloffice@unhas.ac.id.