For the 2026 intake, UIN Salatiga only offers 12 undergraduate and master’s programs.
Applicants who wish to enroll as international students are required to fulfill several requirements
The registration period for international students is generally divided into several stages to ensure a smooth admission process
Scholarship opportunities for international students are designed to provide financial support and encourage academic excellence
UIN Salatiga is an excellent destination for international students seeking a high-quality and culturally enriching academic experience in Indonesia. Located in the cool and comfortable highlands of Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia, the university offers a peaceful learning environment that supports both academic focus and personal growth.
With modern campus facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and digital learning systems, UIN Salatiga ensures that students receive comprehensive academic support. The university also provides comfortable student services, active student organizations, and various cultural and academic programs that encourage global engagement.
The Islamic Civilization History Study Program aims to become a leading center for Indonesian history studies based on Wasatiyah Islam by 2045, promoting human dignity. Its mission focuses on providing education, conducting research, and delivering community service in Indonesian history with an Islamic Wasatiyah perspective. The program seeks to produce ethical Muslim historians, skilled researchers, and competitive graduates in history education, tourism, and archiving, while generating valuable publications on local Islamic history. Graduates are prepared for roles as history writers, educators, content creators, and cultural tourism guides.
The program aspires to become a leading center for research and development in Qur’anic Studies and Tafsir based on interdisciplinary research by 2045, dedicated to upholding human dignity. It focuses on delivering research-based interdisciplinary education, advancing innovative and integrative research, and conducting transformative community service that contextualizes Qur’anic values in modern society. The program also strengthens national and international collaborations to enhance academic quality and contribute to solving social issues through Qur’anic scholarship.
The Arabic Language and Literature Department of UIN Salatiga aims to become a center of excellence in Arabic language and literary studies, grounded in Wasathiyah Islam, by 2045, promoting human dignity. The program conducts academic and professional activities, integrates Arabic linguistic and literary research with Islamic studies, and enhances public engagement through publications, databases, and collaborations.
The Hadith Studies Program at UIN Salatiga offers a wasathiyyah-based curriculum that integrates classical hadith studies with advanced digitalization, including programming and hadith information technology. Its graduates are prepared to become entry-level hadith experts, academics, and moderate edupreneurs who are competent in addressing the challenges of the digital era.
The program aims to become a center of excellence in Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy grounded in Green Wasathiyah Islam, promoting human dignity and environmental sustainability by 2045. It is committed to delivering quality education, research, and community service that integrate Islamic moderation with environmental awareness. The program aims to produce critical, reflective, and competitive graduates who contribute to social, religious, cultural, and environmental institutions while upholding humanitarian values.
To develop library and information science by utilizing library information and communication technology, online resource skills, and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in information management, as well as to produce research that offers solutions to the challenges of information access in the digital era.
The Islamic Family Law (Ahwal Syakhsiyah) Study Program aims to become a leading center for the development of Islamic Family Law that is responsive to science and technology, grounded in Islamic moderation, and dedicated to upholding human dignity by 2045. Its mission is to provide education that integrates Sharia and legal studies with a technology-adaptive, moderate Islamic approach to promote justice, welfare, and human dignity. The program also emphasizes a strong culture of research and global-level scientific publication in Islamic Family Law, as well as community service initiatives that apply technology and moderation principles. Additionally, the program seeks to build networks with regional, national, and international stakeholders to enhance the quality of education, research, and community engagement in Islamic Family Law.
The Sharia Economic Law (Mu’amalah) Study Program aims to become a leading center for Sharia economic law development that is technology-responsive and rooted in Indonesian values, promoting human dignity by 2045. The program seeks to produce progressive, competent, and integrity-driven professionals, including legal practitioners, contract designers, legal analysts, and legal staff, who are well-versed in Islamic and Indonesian perspectives and adaptable to modern developments.
The Constitutional Law (Siyasah Syar’iyyah) Study Program aims to become a leading center for the development of state law that is technology-responsive, grounded in Islamic moderation, and dedicated to upholding human dignity by 2045. Its mission is to provide education that integrates Sharia and legal studies with a technology-adaptive, moderate Islamic approach to promote justice, welfare, and human dignity. The program also emphasizes global-level research and publications, transformative community service, and building networks with regional, national, and international stakeholders to strengthen the quality of education, research, and social engagement in constitutional law.
The MES Graduate Program at UIN Salatiga is committed to continuous improvement to ensure high-quality education, research, community service, and institutional management. The program regularly updates its curriculum to stay relevant with scientific developments, workforce needs, and the dynamics of the global Islamic economy. Faculty are encouraged to produce innovative and impactful research and community projects, while institutional management benefits from benchmarking with top universities in Indonesia. Overall, the program not only maintains quality but also enhances competitiveness and contributes significantly to the advancement of Islamic economic studies nationally and internationally.
The English Education Study Program aims to provide excellent intercultural communicative language teaching grounded in Islamic and Indonesian values. Its mission focuses on integrating Islamic-based science and technology into English education, advancing research and teaching practices, and conducting community service that promotes the transformative application of Islamic knowledge. The program also emphasizes cultivating an academic culture grounded in interfaith learning and Islamic values, along with professional, accountable program management.
The Master’s Program in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education aims to become, by 2030, a leading program in integrating Islamic Indonesian values with science and technology through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches. The program focuses on developing innovative teaching practices, conducting research to solve educational challenges, and managing research outcomes that benefit society. Its goal is to prepare master teachers who are skilled in core subjects and capable of applying research-based innovations in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education.
UIN Salatiga opens opportunities for anyone from a different country and religious background to study at UIN Salatiga. The following are the requirements needed to register at UIN Salatiga:
UIN Salatiga opens opportunities for anyone from a different country and religious background to study at UIN Salatiga. The following are the requirements needed to register at UIN Salatiga:
“My name is Mafu Ceesay from The Gambia, As an international student pursuing a Bachelor degree in Data Science, I have found both the university and the city of Salatiga to be welcoming and enriching. Moreover, the university offers a plethora of extracurricular activities that have allowed me to grow personally and socially. I have participated in student organizations, workshops, and cultural events, all of which have enriched my university experience and helped me forge lasting friendships.
“I am very happy to study at UIN Salatiga, I really like Salatiga, this is my dream. The people here are very kind and friendly, even though I am Christian, I try to adapt and fortunately the people here have a high sense of tolerance”
“I was welcomed here, I explored different and new things. I had difficulty understanding some of the lesson, but I always tried to learn and the lecturers also helped us. My memorable moment while here was taking part in the International Called for Paper Competition. I got the award as best speaker. And I feel there are a lot of differences in food between here and Gambia, but it’s okayy if there’s indomie here, I really like indomie”
“Hello, I’m Zander! While studying here I felt very comfortable with the environment and the friends who were very tolerant. The lecturers also really appreciate the differences between us. My friend often jokes asking me to solat hehe. One of the most memorable moments was taking part in the MAKRAB digital business study program. I can get to know many new friends. Apart from that, I have also taken part in international presentations and that was very impressive for me. All of these experiences were very memorable while I studied here. Thank you UIN Salatiga”