BIPA Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) offers a scholarship to all foreign students to study Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia), art and culture at UMP from 1 until 6 months. The main purpose of this program is to promote and increase the interest in the language, art and culture of Indonesia among youth of other countries.
Established in 1985, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Banyumas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central Java. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Indonesian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.