M.A. Dual Degree Program
The dual-degree program, which started in 2023, is the UIII flagship program that offers a rare and unique academic experience where students can spend two years of the program in Indonesia and in the UK, either at the University of Edinburgh (UoE) or SOAS University of London. Upon completing the study, the students will have two degrees from UIII and the partner universities (UoE or SOAS).
The dual degree program is currently eligible only for Indonesian citizens
Dual-Degree Faculty of Islamic Studies UIII with University of Edinburgh
The dual master’s degree program offered by the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) and the HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom is a unique and prestigious academic collaboration, supported by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) of the Republic of Indonesia through the Indonesia Bangkit Scholarship (BIB). The initial initiative for this program was funded by the British Council Indonesia under the ‘Going-Global Partnership’ program. The program will also be supported by LPDP Indonesia.
Starting in September 2023, the program spans two years, during which students will split their time between UIII in Indonesia and the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. This arrangement allows students to experience different academic and cultural environments, broadening their horizons and nurturing a global mindset. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded two master’s degrees: an MA in Islamic Studies from UIII and an MSc in the Globalized Muslim World from the University of Edinburgh.
These degrees not only signify academic excellence but also demonstrate the graduates’ ability to bridge diverse perspectives, apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, and make positive contributions to the field of Islamic studies. The admission process for the dual degree program will be directly managed by both BIB MORA and LPDP, and a separate announcement will be made available normally starting in February annually.
Project Activities
- Four workshops on curriculum development and dual degree planning in 2022 and 2023;
- Joint teaching program;
- Visiting scholar from the UIII to the UoE (3 scholars);
- Visiting Scholar from the UoE to the UIII (2 scholars);
- Student sandwich program or student exchanges (4 students);
- International exposure and research development which include conference and public lectures;
- A joint international conference on East and West approaches in decentering Islamic Studies.
Dual-Degree Faculty of Islamic Studies UIII with SOAS University of London
The SOAS-UIII Dual Degree Program allows postgraduate students to gain two master’s degrees from different universities in 2-years. Students can start their studies either with UIII or SOAS. Students who enrol on an eligible 2 year masters’s degree at UIII can apply to spend their second year at SOAS, choosing from a range of Masters’s programs offered across SOAS’ colleges. Students who start an eligible 1 year MA/ MSc degree at SOAS can apply to spend a second year of study at UIII and earn a master’s degree in addition to their SOAS degree. The SOASUIII Dual Degree Program includes the following SOAS master’s programs:
| Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia | SOAS University of London |
|---|---|
| MA Islamic Studies | MA Islamic Law |
| MA Islamic Studies | |
| MA History | |
| MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East | |
| MA Middle Eastern Studies | |
| MA South East and Pasific Asian Studies | |
| MA Religion, Politics and Society | |
| MA Islamic Humanities |
Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA 3.25 scale 4.00;
- IELTS score 6.5 (SOAS) or 7.0 (UoE);
- Other requirements are referred to LPDP admission.
Application Process
*All the application process will be managed by LPDP (to be announced)
- Announcement of the final results
- Registration
- Administrative selection
- Announcement of the administrative selection results
- Interviews selection
