The University of Jember (UNEJ) has officially opened admissions for its Postgraduate Programs, including the Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) in Administrative Sciences for the 2026/2027 academic year. The registration process is structured into two intake waves and will remain open until the commencement of the academic semester in August 2026.
To address the increasingly complex challenges in governance and the corporate sector, the doctoral program offers two specialized concentrations: Public Administration and Business Administration. These tracks are meticulously designed to equip students with the strategic skills required to navigate modern organizational environments.
Admission Timeline and Key Dates
The admissions committee has divided the registration period into two separate waves to accommodate a broader pool of applicants:
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Wave I:
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Registration Period: March – May 2026
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Selection Examination: June 2026
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Results Announcement: Late June 2026
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Wave II:
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Registration Period: June – July 2026
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Selection Examination: Early August 2026
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Results Announcement: Mid-August 2026
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Following the selection process, the official academic agenda for the incoming cohort will commence in August 2026. This includes the New Student Campus Orientation (PKKMB), matriculation classes, and the official start of lectures.
Tuition Fees and Financial Requirements
Prospective candidates are required to prepare the following financial allocations:
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Application Fee: IDR 750,000
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Tuition Fee (per semester): IDR 11,750,000
Dual Admission Pathways: Domestic and International
UNEJ provides two distinct admission tracks to facilitate both domestic and international applicants:
1. Regular Track (For Indonesian Citizens)
Indonesian applicants can register online via the official UNEJ Postgraduate Integrated System (SISTER) at
As part of the rigorous selection process, domestic candidates must undertake the Academic Potential Test (TPA) and the Indonesian Language Proficiency Test (TKBI). Schedules and venue details for these examinations can be found at
2. International Track (For Foreign Nationals)
International applicants can submit their applications online through the Global Academic & Exchange Services (GAES) portal at
Scholarship Opportunities for International Students
Through the UNEJ Scholarship Program, the university offers partial scholarships providing tuition fee waivers for foreign nationals. This scheme is exclusively available to non-Indonesian citizens (who do not hold a KITAS/KITAP) applying for Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) programs.
Applicants are not required to submit a separate scholarship application; eligibility will be automatically assessed based on entrance examination results and announced alongside the admission offers. Further details are available at
. https://international.unej.ac.id/scholarship/
Specific Requirements for International Applicants:
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Hold valid foreign citizenship (non-Indonesian).
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to pursuing higher education at UNEJ.
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Be willing to participate in a selection interview via video call.
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Must not hold refugee status and must possess a clean criminal record.
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Demonstrate proficient English academic communication skills.
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Submit all mandatory supporting documentation.
Why Choose the Doctoral Program in Administrative Sciences at UNEJ?
The Ph.D. program in Administrative Sciences at the University of Jember is engineered to produce graduates who excel not only academically but are also capable of pioneering innovative, actionable research. Employing a “glocal” (global-local) approach, students are encouraged to conduct adaptive and impactful research, particularly in fostering sustainable agroindustry. Furthermore, the program actively cultivates extensive professional networks with various domestic and international stakeholders, offering graduates a significant competitive advantage for their future career advancement.