Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) Scholarships

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Am I eligible for the LPDP Scholarship?

Find out if you can apply to the Indonesian scholarship to start your study journey at The University of Melbourne in the official LPDP website: https://lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/

Scholarship Selection Process

Applications for these scholarships are made directly to LPDP. Explore the schedule and selection stages and the obligations, prohibitions, and sanctions in the official LPDP website: https://lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/

If you want to apply for LPDP before getting an offer from The University of Melbourne, complete the LPDP application, including a scholastic test, and once a scholarship has been secured, apply for your desired course at The University of Melbourne. You can then attach your LPDP Guarantee Letter to your application to request a fee waiver from us.

If you have already secured an Offer Letter (LoA) from The University of Melbourne, you can skip the scholastic test component of the LPDP selection process. Apply to LPDP, upload your Offer Letter (LoA) from The University of Melbourne and receive your LPDP scholarship and Guarantee Letter.

The University has implemented systems to process LPDP applications in a timely manner. Help us provide you with an outcome as soon as possible.

  • Declare if you have (or expect to have) any external sponsorship arrangement relating to your study. Please ensure you fully complete this section, including the name of the relevant sponsorship body.
  • Evidence of sponsorship (if already secured).
  • Full official academic transcripts and evidence of degree completion.
  • Evidence of meeting the University of Melbourne’s English Language Requirements.
  • Any other documentation required as relevant to your chosen course, if applicable.

If you would like additional support in submitting an application, consider using one of our Authorised Education Agents.

The University of Melbourne: Additional Steps by Faculty

Visit our How to Apply page to apply before the relevant course application closing date. These dates may be different to the LPDP application dates.

Due to LPDP application and visa processing times, the Faculty of Arts does not recommend students apply for the closest intake. Instead, we recommend students apply for an intake one year in advance.

Sponsorship Application outcome datesUniversity of Melbourne recommended application intake
Sponsorship application outcome: January to June (Round 1)Start Year intake of the following calendar year
Sponsorship application outcome: July to December (Round 2)

Mid Year intake of the following calendar year (most recommended)

Or

Start Year intake of the following calendar year (please note that a firm offer lapse date will apply, and arrangements to come to Australia will require urgent turnaround)

Some courses in the Faculty of Arts are extremely competitive for entry due to increased demand, and where places are limited, a waitlisting process may apply for lower ranked applications.  

Courses with a waitlist in 2026 intakes include:

  • Master of Public Policy and Management (344AB)

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 15 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 17 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 17 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 17 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 17 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

This is the final date by which you will need to respond to your University of Melbourne course offer. If you are made an offer you must respond no later than the following offer lapse dates:

  • 17 December for Start Year Commencement
  • 30 June for Mid Year Commencement

If you are awarded an LPDP scholarship you should accept your course offer as soon as you receive your letter of financial guarantee from LPDP to secure your place.

Faculty of Arts: Frequently asked questions

Round 1 Registration announcements are made around mid to late June, and Mid Year intakes commence in late July. Therefore it is not recommended due to visa processing times, course capacity limitations, and the time required to arrange relocation to Australia.

The Faculty of Arts aims to provide outcomes to all timely LPDP applicants before LPDP registration closes.

Deferring, or changing the intake on your offer (LoA) may be possible but cannot be guaranteed. This is subject to the discretion of the Faculty of Arts as limits to deferrals apply, and your new offer (LoA) may become Conditional in certain circumstances. For example, if your English Language test expires before the deferred intake, or if Selection Requirements increase for the deferred intake.

If you do not secure LPDP funding in Round 1 (June)

Mid Year intake offer (LoA) holders:
Request a deferral using the instructions in your offer (LoA). Deferral limits may apply, and you may be advised that you need to reapply if your offer is no longer eligible for deferral. If deferral is approved, a new offer letter (LoA) for the requested intake will be issued. 


Start Year intake offer (LoA) holders: Request a Lapse Date Extension to use your current offer (LoA) to apply for LPDP Round 2 registration. This will not change the intake that you are applying for, only the date by which you will need to respond to the offer. A new offer letter (LoA) with revised offer lapse date will be issued.

If you do not secure LPDP funding in Round 2 (November)

Mid Year intake offer (LoA) holders:
Request a Lapse Date Extension to use your current offer (LoA) to apply for LPDP Round 1 registration. This will not change the intake that you are applying for, only the date by which you will need to respond to the offer. A new offer letter (LoA) with revised offer lapse date will be issued. 

Start Year intake offer (LoA) holders:
Request a deferral using the instructions in your offer (LoA). Deferral limits may apply, and you may be advised that you need to reapply if your offer is no longer eligible for deferral. If deferral is approved, a new offer letter (LoA) for the requested intake will be issued. 


In any of the above situations you may still choose to:

Apply to study without sponsorship
Your current offer (LoA) is contingent upon securing sponsorship, and those who do not secure sponsorship but wish to self-fund and study with us can request reconsideration. 
Requests for reconsideration can be made using the enquiry form below: 
Applicant Enquiry Form

Apply again for a future intake
Lodge a new application for your desired intake.

Yes, applicants who have already successfully secured sponsorship and attach evidence of this will be prioritised for outcomes.

Requests to move to an earlier intake are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

You will need to arrive before your course commences, and it is encouraged to arrive in time to attend the University’s Orientation Week.

It is not recommended to commence a course late. Depending on which course you are studying, late arrivals may be approved for up to a maximum of 1 week after course commencement, but approval is not guaranteed.