Master's Admissions

Master's Degree (S2) Admission Pathways

? CBT Test From Home

A remote online entrance examination administered via the applicant's Android smartphone. The evaluation framework comprises the Scholastic Aptitude Test (TPA), an Arabic Proficiency Test, and an English Proficiency Test.

? Portfolio Track

An evaluation based on academic records and supporting achievements accumulated during or after undergraduate studies, reflecting the applicant's competence, interests, and experience. This track is also dedicated to international applicants.

? Non-Examination Track

A merit-based documentary evaluation for graduates holding a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.50 with linear program choices. Applicants only settle the fee, complete the online profile, and submit transcripts without sitting for a written exam.

? Official Online Admissions Portal: http://admisi.uin-suka.ac.id

Admissions Prerequisites

? General Requirements

  1. An undergraduate degree (S1) or its academic equivalent, verified by an official Diploma or a formal Graduation Certificate (SKL). Graduates from foreign higher education institutions must enclose a legalized copy of the diploma equivalency letter issued by the Ministry.
  2. An official undergraduate (S1) academic transcript.
  3. Graduation from an accredited study program officially registered within the Higher Education Database (PD-Dikti).
  4. A valid language proficiency certificate (TOEFL / IELTS / TOAFL / TOEC / IKLA) issued officially by the Language Development Center (PBB) of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
  5. A recent formal passport-sized photograph with a red background (maximum file size of 1 MB).

? Specific Requirements: Non-Examination (Merit) Track

  • An undergraduate degree from an institution with a minimum accreditation rank of "B" or "Baik Sekali".
  • Faculty of Science and Technology choices: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.25.
  • Quranic Studies and Exegesis (IAT) choice: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.60.
  • Islamic Religious Education (PAI) choice: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.75; preference is given to candidates with publications in nationally accredited journals.
  • Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies (IIS) choice: Academic linearity requirements are waived; preference is given to candidates with publications in nationally accredited journals.

? Specific Requirements: CBT Test From Home

  • A minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.00.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential (verified by appending a comprehensive CV and supporting achievement certificates).
  • Downloading and installing the official UIN SUKA CBT examination application on the applicant's Android smartphone.

? Specific Requirements: Portfolio Track

  • A minimum language proficiency score of 450 (TOEFL / IELTS / TOAFL / TOEC / IKLA).
  • Submission of a formal Master's Thesis Research Proposal draft.
  • Official Letters of Recommendation from lecturers, professors, or an employment supervisor (The standardized recommendation form can be downloaded directly from the admissions ecosystem).
  • A record of published academic/scientific works (if applicable).
  • Demonstrated leadership potential (verified by appending a comprehensive CV and supporting certificates).
? International Portfolio Pathway: International student admissions are coordinated centrally through the Center for Developing Cooperation and International Affairs (CDCIA) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
? Institutional Website: io.uin-suka.ac.id | ? Institutional Email: io@uin-suka.ac.id

? Admissions Procedure

  1. Settle the required Master's Program (S2) selection fees via designated institutional partner banks.
  2. Complete the required data entries on the digital registration platform and print out the formal Examination Card as legal proof of application finalization.
  3. Sit for the synchronous examination (for CBT applicants) or await the administrative documentary evaluation phase conducted by the central admissions committee (for Non-Examination and Portfolio applicants).

Master's Admissions Master Schedule 2026/2027

Admission Wave / Phase Registration Window Evaluation / Testing Date Official Result Release
Wave 1 - Fall Semester (Gasal) February 24 - April 23, 2026 April 28, 2026 May 06, 2026
Wave 2 - Fall Semester (Gasal) May 19 - July 31, 2026 August 04, 2026 August 11, 2026
Wave 1 - Spring Semester (Genap) August 26 - October 16, 2026 October 20, 2026 October 27, 2026
Wave 2 - Spring Semester (Genap) November 03, 2026 - January 01, 2027 January 06, 2027 January 12, 2027