BINUS International Office

Study Abroad

17 Jan 2024

The Study Abroad Program (https://linktr.ee/binusstudyabroad) offers BINUS students a valuable opportunity to study at partner institutions worldwide while maintaining a credit transfer arrangement. This program can serve as an alternative enrichment track for students pursuing the 3+1 or (2+1)+1 enrichment semester pathways.

KEY BENEFITS OF STUDY ABROAD

  • Immersive International Experience: Engage with diverse cultures and step outside your comfort zone
  • Global Perspectives: Broaden your worldview by experiencing different academic systems
  • Language Acquisition: Learn or improve foreign language skills
  • Future Opportunities: Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with international experience
  • Networking Opportunities: Build lifelong connections with peers around the globe

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Students can choose from various study abroad programs depending on their academic needs and goals. These include:

  • Study Abroad Program (a.k.a Student Exchange, tuition fee waived @Host Institution; all BINUS students may apply)
  • Study Abroad Fees-Paying Program (Tuition fee paid @Host Institution; all BINUS students may apply)
  • ISEP Exchange Program (Similar to BINUS Study Abroad but with local benefits; all BINUS students may apply)
  • ISEP Direct Program (Similar to Fees-Paying at worldwide network opportunities; all BINUS students may apply)
  • Double Degree Programs (Only for students at BINUS @Senayan Campus)
  • Compulsory Study Abroad (Only for Global Class students)

Please look at the comparison table below for the guidelines.

Program Type

 Study Abroad/ ISEP Exchange Study Abroad Fees-Paying/ ISEP Direct
Major All majors, all campuses
Duration 1 – 2 semesters
Credit Transfer Yes
Degree BINUS Degree
Semester Departure Min. 3rd semester Max. 7th semester
Quota Study Abroad: Fair

ISEP Exchange: Most Competitive

 Study Abroad Fees-Paying: Limited

ISEP Direct: Guaranteed
Destination Study Abroad: BINUS’ Partner Institutions for Study Abroad

ISEP Exchange: ISEP Network

 Study Abroad Fees-Paying: BINUS’ Partner Institutions for Study Abroad Fees-Paying

ISEP Exchange: ISEP Network

 

FINANCIAL PART

Cost Component

 Study Abroad/ ISEP Exchange Study Abroad

Fees-Paying/ ISEP Direct
Tuition Fee Payment BINUS Tuition: Paid for both fixed (BP3) & variable tuitions (SKS)

Host Tuition: Tuition Waived

BINUS Tuition: Paid only for fixed tuition (BP3); variable tuition will be waived

Host Tuition: Tuition Paid
Airfare, Visa, Insurance, Living Cost Self-funded

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirement All Program

(Study Abroad/ ISEP Exchange/ Study Abroad Fees-Paying/ ISEP Direct)
Academic GPA min 2.75
Language Proficiency IELTS Academic 6.0 or​
TOEFL iBT 80 or​
TOEFL ITP 550​
It depends on the host institution’s requirements
Non-Academic Hold a positive point of view, possess a pleasing personality, and have a sense of responsibility

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Semester Departure All Programs

(Study Abroad/ ISEP Exchange/ Study Abroad Fees-Paying/ ISEP Direct)
Odd/Fall

(September – February)

 20 Dec (a year before semester departure)
Even Semester

(February – July)

 20 Jun (a year before semester departure)

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Please check the eligibility for the initial study abroad at https://bit.ly/saeligibilitycheck.
  2. Kindly listen to our study abroad presentation file and its recording on Slide Study Abroad Even Semester 2025/2026 (Spring 2026) & its Recording.
  3. It is recommended to learn about your curriculum at BINUS University when you plan to apply for the study abroad program.  The students can check independently on https://curriculum.binus.ac.id/ > the students’ major/program > the catalog of the student’s first year. Or the students can consult the student services for further assistance.
    • If you plan to take the study abroad program as your enrichment track, please ensure you have fulfilled the minimum requirements for the enrichment semester, including the required accumulative credits and the enrichment compatibility.
    • If you plan to study abroad during your regular semester (non-enrichment semester), please consult your Head of Program/Department and/or its Deputy to ensure about the academic compatibility and consequences which may follow.
  4. Find your host institution destination on https://linktr.ee/binusstudyabroad, and you may use Institution Mapping (please use a computer device for a better experience) as a reference. Please consult the Program/Department when it comes to academic matters.
  5. If you have passed the initial check and have decided on a host university destination, please do the online registration through https://imobilio-outbound.apps.binus.ac.id/ on time. The login information is the same as your BINUSMAYA login. Required Documents:
    • Passport, min. 18 – 24 months expiry from the application date
    • Language certificate, min. 12 months expiry from the application date
    • Statement of Purpose
  6. Once you have done the registration, you will receive step-by-step guidance from our team.

HOST INSTITUTION
To find out more on the host institutions that you can use for each of the corresponding program, please click the links below:

  1. Study Abroad
  2. Study Abroad – Fees Paying
  3. Study Abroad through ISEP Exchange (please put “BINUS University” as your home university if the link does not direct you to the available program for BINUS University)
  4. Study Abroad through ISEP Direct (please put “BINUS University” as your home university if the link does not direct you to the available program for BINUS University)
  5. Double Degree
  6. Compulsory Study Abroad (only for Global Class students)

TIMELINE

Odd Semester (Fall Semester)

Even Semester (Spring Semester)