UIN Jakarta and LPDP–PKU-MI Hold Socialization on Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships to Foster Globally Oriented Moderate Scholars

UIN Jakarta and LPDP–PKU-MI Hold Socialization on Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships to Foster Globally Oriented Moderate Scholars

  • 02 February 2026
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Diorama Room, UIN News Online — Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, in collaboration with the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) and the Masjid Istiqlal Management Agency (BPMI), organized a Socialization Session on the LPDP Scholarship under the Pendidikan Kader Ulama Masjid Istiqlal (PKU-MI) program for Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) studies on Monday (02/02/2026) at the Diorama Room, UIN Jakarta.

The program aims to broaden access to higher education while strengthening the preparation of moderate, globally competitive Islamic scholars who possess strong academic foundations and international perspectives.

The event was attended by university leadership representatives, including the Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Ali Munhanif, M.A., Ph.D., along with officials from LPDP, PKU-MI administrators, faculty members, and students.

Strengthening the Vision of Moderat and Global Scholars

In his remarks, Prof. Ali Munhanif emphasized that the PKU-MI program was initiated to respond to contemporary challenges in Islamic scholarship development. The program is designed to produce ulama who are not only strong in religious knowledge but also academically literate and globally engaged.

He noted that collaboration with LPDP opens broader opportunities for advanced studies, including international academic exposure for selected participants.

Full Scholarship Support for Future Scholars

Representing LPDP, the Head of Service Division, Gendro Hartono, S.E., M.M., reaffirmed the institution’s full commitment to supporting the development of Indonesia’s human resources, including in the field of Islamic studies.

He explained that LPDP provides full scholarship coverage, including tuition fees, living allowances, research funding, and opportunities for international academic mobility, ensuring recipients can focus entirely on their academic development.

PKU-MI Program Structure

The PKU-MI scholarship scheme offers three main academic tracks:

  • Master’s in Ulama Cadre Education (PKU-MI S2)
  • Master’s in Women Ulama Cadre Education (PKU-PKU S2)
  • Doctoral Program in Ulama Cadre Education (S3 PKU-MI)

The curriculum is designed with strengthened core subjects in Qur’anic and Tafsir studies, Arabic and English as instructional languages, and international academic collaboration programs with institutions such as Al-Azhar University and universities in the Middle East and the United States.

Selection Mechanism and Academic Orientation

The selection process for PKU-MI consists of administrative screening, academic and ulama competency tests, and interviews. Candidates may either first pass the PKU-MI selection before applying for LPDP, or vice versa, depending on the pathway chosen.

Through this program, UIN Jakarta aims to strengthen the pipeline of moderate Islamic scholars who are academically strong, globally connected, and capable of contributing to both national and international discourse.