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Excellence in education.
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U.S. has the most top-ranked schools.
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Earn a degree that is recognized and respected world-wide.
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#1 for research - $23 billion annually
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Facilities and faculty are considered best.
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Accreditation systems and strong financial base ensure high standards.

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5,000+ higher education institutions
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1,700 universities offer graduate study
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Over 819,000 international students studying in the U.S. – largest number from Asia.

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Work collaboratively with other departments and universities
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Gain practical experience in your field.
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1 or 2-year MBA programs
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Design your own certificate program.

University of Maryland
University of Illinois
Elizabethtown College Occidental College

All U.S. graduate programs (Master’s level and PhD level) include classroom work –a set number of course modules AND written work – an extended report, thesis, or dissertation.

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Master’s Degree: 1-2 years beyond Bachelor’s
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MA = Master of Arts
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MS = Master of Science
MBA = Master of Business Administration
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MPP/MPA = Master of Public Policy/Public Admin.
LLM = Master of Law
Doctoral Degree: 3-5 years beyond Master’s degree
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PhD = Dr. of Philosophy
EdD= Dr. of Education

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Decide on your field and specialization define your goals and objectives.
Get an overview of all the programs in your field.
Identify professors researching your area of interest.

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Quality, reputation
Competitiveness
Admission requirements
Funding availability
Class demographics
Living environment
Opportunities
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Faculty profiles
Potential supervisors
Faculty publications
Research facilities
Curriculum structure
Professional accreditation

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Application forms
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendations
Standardized Test Scores – GRE, GMAT,
TOEFL
Certification of Finances

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STEP 1: School admissions will check to see that all documents are in order and that you meet the minimum standards for university admission.
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STEP 2: Your application will be assessed by the department to ascertain your suitability and compatibility with department professors.

• April-July: think, read, research, select schools and programs. Plan essays and cultivate your recommenders.
• August-November: take GRE/GMAT/TOEFL, write essays, get transcripts and recommendations, fill out applications, and communicate with professors.
• November – January: Complete applications.
• March-May: Notified of decisions.
• August – Fall academic year begins.

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Complete picture of you:
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Motivation, focus, goals
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Academic ability
Communication skills: reading, writing, speaking
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Potential for success
Personal qualities: readiness for graduate study, self-discipline, work habits, teamwork, independent study, commitment, originality of ideas, maturity, adaptability, initiative

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Establishes relationship with alum or admissions team
Allows you to explain in your own words why you selected the program
Provides the opportunity to explain why they should admit you
Telephone, Skype, DVC

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Very competitive, awarded only to top students.
Demonstrate the relevance of your proposal to the professors.
Research carefully to find universities which can give you the money you need.

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Fellowships or
Tuition
Scholarships: awarded by grad school, based on academic merit.
On-campus jobs: 20 hours/week, lowpaying.
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Internships: Offcampus, payment varies, good experience.

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Teaching (TA):
Awarded by department. Must demonstrate spoken
English and teaching experience.
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Research (RA):
Awarded by professors.
Contributes to your thesis research or a project with the professor

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AGE: < 35 years old for master’s; < 40 years old for PhD
GPA: 3.0 from Bachelor/Sarjana/Diploma IV; 3.25 from Master’s/Magister
TOEFL: 550 in the TOEFL PBT or Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Disciplines
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Engineering
Agriculture
Law
Religious Studies
Science
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Accounting and Finance
55 U.S. universities
Go to www.beasiswalpdp.org

• Disciplines
• Economics
• Democracy and governance
• Environment
• Health
• Education
• GPA: 2.75 from bachelor degree
• ITP TOEFL ® score of 450 or IBT TOEFL ® score of
45 or IELTS ™ score of 5.0
• Proof of leadership capability
• Minimum 2 years working experience in field
• Indonesian citizens. No dual citizenship.

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Various programs for Master’s and PhD
Requirements vary www.aminef.or.id
for more information

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Pepperdine University School of Public Policy (Seiji Masuda Endowed
Scholarship in Public Policy for International Students)
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Deadline to apply is May 1, 2014
Based on merit and need
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Visit www.educationusa.or.id
for more information about
Indonesia-specific scholarships