Current Intl Students

Current International Students Hub

Essential administrative guidelines, immigration stay permit compliance, housing accommodation, healthcare services, and campus living support for international students at UNY.

Last updated: November 10, 2026
Important Stay Permit Renewal Notice: Indonesian immigration regulations require e-ITAS / KITAS extension applications to be submitted at least 60 days before expiration. Please visit the International Office or email the immigration desk well in advance to avoid overstay penalties.

Immigration & Legal Stay Permits

Comprehensive checklist of legal permits required during your academic residence in Indonesia.

Primary Stay Permit

e-ITAS / KITAS

Electronic Limited Stay Permit issued by the Directorate General of Immigration. Valid for 1 or 2 years, renewable throughout your degree study period.

Renewal: 60 days before expiry

Ministry Clearance

Study Permit (Izin Belajar)

Official academic authorization from the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology required for all foreign degree and exchange students.

Coordinated by IO

Civil Registration

SKTT (Dukcapil Certificate)

Certificate of Temporary Domicile Registration issued by the Population and Civil Registration Agency (Dinas Dukcapil) in Yogyakarta.

Issued within 14 days of arrival

Police Clearance

STM (Surat Tanda Melapor)

Formal registration certificate with the Yogyakarta Regional Police (Polda DIY) confirming foreign national local residence registration.

Managed with Student Buddies

Departure Authorization

Exit Permit Only (EPO / ERP)

Mandatory exit permit processed prior to final departure upon degree graduation, program completion, or permanent departure from Indonesia.

Apply 3 weeks before flight

Direct Contact

Immigration Liaison Desk

Dedicated International Office officers providing one-on-one document review, biometric appointment scheduling, and fee payment guidance.

international.office@uny.ac.id

Accommodation & Student Living

Comfortable and accessible housing options on and around UNY campuses.

UNY Campus Dormitories (Asrama)

Official university-managed student residences situated across multiple strategic campus locations, ideal for first-year and exchange cohorts.

  • Fully furnished single and twin-share rooms with study desks and wardrobes
  • High-speed campus Wi-Fi network and dedicated study lounges
  • 24-hour campus security, CCTV surveillance, and resident assistants
  • Convenient walking distance to lecture halls, central library, and sports center

Private Boarding Houses (Kost)

Vibrant off-campus private rental rooms widely popular among international students seeking independent living in neighborhood communities.

  • Monthly rental choices ranging from $Rp 500.000$ to $Rp 1.500.000$
  • Options with private bathrooms, air conditioning (AC), and shared kitchens
  • Located in safe residential districts surrounding Colombo campus (Karang Malang)
  • Accompanied room-hunting support provided by UNY Student Buddies

Low Living Costs in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is celebrated as Indonesia's most economical education city. Daily nutritious meals range from $Rp 10.000$ to $Rp 20.000$ ($~\$0.70–\$1.30$), and public Trans Jogja bus transit costs just $Rp 3.600$ per trip.

Explore Yogyakarta

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Student Life

Comprehensive pastoral care ensuring your physical health, mental wellbeing, and social integration.

UNY Health Clinic

On-campus primary healthcare clinic providing general practitioner consultations, dental care, emergency first aid, and pharmacy prescriptions for students.

Hospital Escort Service

In the event of medical referrals, International Office staff accompany students to partner hospitals (RS Panti Rapih, RS Sardjito) to assist with translation and insurance claims.

UNY Student Buddies

Dedicated local peer volunteers welcoming you upon airport arrival, assisting with local SIM cards, banking setup, campus navigation, and language practice.

Need Assistance with Your Student Status?

Our student advisory team is here to assist with stay permits, academic evaluations, accommodation inquiries, and emergency healthcare coordination.

Email Student Desk
WhatsApp Advisory (+62 818-868-831)
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