"UNESA Biology Opens International Undergraduate Program: Ready to Produce Globally Competitive Graduates"
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) has officially opened registration for its International Undergraduate Program (IUP). This program is designed for high school graduates from both domestic and international backgrounds who seek an undergraduate education in an international environment with English as the medium of instruction.
Currently, the IUP at FMIPA UNESA offers two flagship study programs:
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Mathematics Education
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Biology
The program aims to produce graduates who are ready to compete on a global scale through various international activities as part of the implementation of Indonesia’s Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative. Students will gain international learning experiences through:
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Double/joint degree programs
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International internships
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Student exchange programs
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International humanitarian projects
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International competitions and conferences
This program goes beyond English-based classroom learning; it provides students with extensive global exposure through international collaborations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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High school graduate (from Indonesia or abroad)
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High school diploma and transcripts from the past three years
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For graduates from American/British systems, an equivalency letter from the Indonesian Ministry of Education is required
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Proof of academic ability (recommendation letter, academic/non-academic achievements)
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Proof of English proficiency (one of the following):
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TOEFL ITP ≥ 500
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TOEFL iBT ≥ 61
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TOEIC ≥ 575
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IELTS ≥ 5.5
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International Exposure
IUP students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of international programs such as:
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Student exchange
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Credit transfer
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Sit-in programs
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International internships
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Teaching and humanitarian projects
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International student competitions
Within Indonesia, students will also engage with guest lecturers, joint lectures, adjunct professors, and collaborative research with both local and international scholars.
Global Partnerships
FMIPA UNESA has established strategic partnerships with prestigious universities around the world, including:
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University of Malaya (Malaysia)
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Deakin University (Australia)
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (Malaysia)
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Nara Women’s University (Japan)
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And other institutions from the UK, Singapore, and South Korea
Registration
Prospective students can apply online through the official website:
🌐 https://iup.unesa.ac.id