PNG Students Introduced to Indonesian Scholarships and Academic Pathways

PNG Students Introduced to Indonesian Scholarships and Academic Pathways

For UPNG students considering further education overseas, Indonesia has emerged as one of the study destinations presented during a two-day education event in Port Moresby.

The 2026 Indonesian Education and Product Exhibition, hosted at the Indonesian Embassy from September 30 to October 1, connected PNG students with Indonesian education providers offering information on postgraduate programs, scholarships and academic exchange opportunities.

Representatives from several Indonesian institutions were available throughout the exhibition to discuss available courses and pathways with students and university staff.

UPNG also maintained a presence at the exhibition, presenting information about its own programs and building contacts with Indonesian counterparts.

One of the key sessions featured UPNG alumna Stephanie Yakumbu, who returned to share her experience of completing postgraduate studies in Indonesia.

Ms Yakumbu finished her undergraduate studies at UPNG in 2022 before being awarded the Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship.

The scholarship enabled her to undertake a Master’s degree in Language and Literature Education at Universitas Negeri Surabaya, which she completed in August 2026.

Her presentation gave students an insight into the experience of studying in Indonesia and the opportunities available through government-supported scholarships.

Students were also encouraged to take advantage of free Bahasa Indonesia classes held at the Indonesian Embassy every Saturday.

The classes are open to UPNG students who want to improve their language skills and learn more about Indonesian culture.

The exhibition has also provided UPNG with an opportunity to deepen academic connections with Indonesian institutions while giving its students more information about international education pathways.

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