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VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarship - Advanced Master's (1 year)

Fully FundedMaster12 monthsVaries per programme

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Advanced Master's Scholarships fund 1-year postgraduate specialization programmes at Flemish universities in Belgium for professionals from 29 eligible countries including Indonesia. The age limit for advanced master's is 45 (higher than the 35 limit for initial master's). Available programmes cover development, governance, anthropology, and human settlements.

Popular Participating Universities

KU LeuvenKU Leuven
Ghent UniversityGhent University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Quick info

Application status

Varies per programme

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Belgium
Master
12 months
Human Settlements, Development Evaluation and Management, Governance and Development…
Open to: Indonesia
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition fees
  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Monthly living allowance (board and lodging)
  • Health and travel insurance

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Indonesian citizen currently residing in Indonesia
  • - Maximum age 45 as of January 1 of the intake year (higher limit for advanced master's)
  • - Hold a master's degree or equivalent meeting the programme's specific admission requirements
  • - Strong motivation to contribute to sustainable development upon return to home country
  • - Preference for candidates in higher education, government, or civil society
  • - Cannot hold another scholarship simultaneously
  • - Cannot have previously received a Belgian government scholarship

Who can apply

Indonesian professionals (max age 45) with a master's degree who wish to specialize further in development-related fields through a 1-year advanced master's programme at a Flemish university in Belgium.

Fields of study

Human SettlementsDevelopment Evaluation and ManagementGovernance and DevelopmentGlobalisation and DevelopmentCultural Anthropology and Development Studies (CADES)

Application window

Varies per programme

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Indonesia is on the 29-country eligible list
Maximum age for advanced master's: 45 years old as of January 1 of the intake year
Apply through the specific programme's institution
All same general VLIR-UOS ICP Connect rules apply (no other scholarship, no prior Belgian scholarship)

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Go to vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships and browse 1-year advanced master's programmes
  2. 2Step 2: Visit the specific programme page for deadline and requirements
  3. 3Step 3: Apply through the institution's portal, indicating scholarship interest
  4. 4Cannot apply for more than 1 ICP Connect programme per year
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