The last thing you want – is to be rejected for the LPDP scholarship because you did not meet the minimum TOEFL, PTE or IELTS scores. One of the most prestigious and generous scholarships for Indonesians, the LPDP (Education Fund Management Institute) scholarship funds expenses such as:
Tuition fees for postgraduate study
Living expenses
Visa assistance and transportation costs for studying abroad
Health, family and emergency support where needed
According to data as of August 2024, there are a total of 49,896 LPDP awardees, and more than 24,000 students have succeeded in becoming alumni at various Indonesian and foreign universities. To be awarded the scholarship, there are several requirements that you need to fulfill. Besides having a high-enough Grade Point Average (GPA), you must also meet the English proficiency score requirements. Every LPDP scholarship program in 2025 has its own minimum English proficiency score. To make it easier, we have summarised them in this article, covering some of the major test systems IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.
English language scores required for LPDP
When applying for the LPDP scholarship, you will be asked to submit an English proficiency certificate issued no later than two years prior to the scholarship application year. Eligible tests include IELTS (International English Language Testing System), which is co-owned by IDP, British Council and Cambridge English, TOEFL by ETS (Educational Testing Service), PTE (Pearson Test of English).
The following tables are the minimum TOEFL, PTE and IELTS score requirements for each LPDP scholarship program, accurate according to the 2024 registration guide.
General programs – master's degree in Indonesia
Available scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Regular | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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Partial | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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General programs – doctoral degree in Indonesia
Available scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Regular | ITP: 530 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 70 |
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Partial | ITP: 530 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 70 |
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General programs – master's degree abroad
Available scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Regular | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
World's Top Universities (PTUD) | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
Partial | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
General programs – doctoral degree abroad
Available scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Regular | iBT: 94 | 65 | 7.0 |
World's Top Universities (PTUD) | iBT: 94 | 65 | 7.0 |
Partial | iBT: 94 | 65 | 7.0 |
Targeted programs – master's degree in Indonesia
Available scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Civil Servants, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Indonesian National Police | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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Ulama Cadre Education | ITP: 400 | 30 | 4.5 |
| iBT: 33 |
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Specialist and Subspecialist Doctor | ITP: 475 | 43 | 5.5 |
| iBT: 57 |
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Diktiristek-LPDP-OKP Priority Scholarship Master's Program | iBT: 90 |
| 6.5 |
Targeted programs – doctoral degree in Indonesia
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Civil Servants, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Indonesian National Police | ITP: 530 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 70 |
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Ulama Cadre Education | ITP: 450 | 36 | 5.0 |
| iBT: 45 |
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Specialist and Subspecialist Doctor | ITP: 475 | 43 | 5.5 |
| iBT: 57 |
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National Research and Innovation Talent Scholarship | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
Targeted programs – master's degree abroad
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Civil Servants, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Indonesian National Police | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
Entrepreneurship | iBT: 61 | 65 | 6.0 |
LPDP Priority Scholarship – Campus France Master’s Program | iBT: 80 |
| 6.5 |
Diktiristek-LPDP-OKP Priority Scholarship Master's Program | iBT: 90 |
| 6.5 |
LPDP Priority Scholarship – NUS Entrepreneurship Master's Program | iBT: 100 |
| 6.5 |
Targeted programs – doctoral degree abroad
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Civil Servants, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Indonesian National Police | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6.5 |
LPDP Priority Scholarship – NTU Doctoral Program | iBT: 100 |
| 7.0 |
LPDP Priority Scholarship – UC Davis Doctoral Program | iBT: 100 |
| 7.0 |
LPDP Priority Scholarship – UNSW Doctoral Program | iBT: 100 |
| 7.0 |
Affirmation programs – master's degree in Indonesia
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Disability Scholarship | ITP: 400 | 30 | 4.5 |
| iBT: 33 |
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for Affirmation Regional | ITP: 400 | 30 | 4.5 |
| iBT: 33 |
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Pre-Prosperous Scholarship | ITP: 400 | 30 | 4.5 |
| iBT: 33 |
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Affirmation programs – doctoral degree in Indonesia
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Disability Scholarship | ITP: 450 | 36 | 5.0 |
| iBT: 45 |
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for Affirmation Regional | ITP: 450 | 36 | 5.0 |
| iBT: 45 |
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Affirmation programs – master's degree abroad
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Disability Scholarship | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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for Affirmation Regional | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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Pre-Prosperous Scholarship | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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Affirmation programs – doctoral degree abroad
Available Scholarships | TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
Disability Scholarship | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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for Affirmation Regional | ITP: 500 | 50 | 6.0 |
| iBT: 61 |
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For the LPDP scholarship program for Papuan Youth, there are no specific rules regarding English proficiency scores, either for domestic/foreign masters or domestic/foreign doctorates.
Get help to pass the IELTS test for LPDP
Now that you know the minimum TOEFL, PTE and IELTS scores required for the LPDP scholarship in 2025, it’s time to achieve it.
First, decide on which English proficiency test to take. If you decide to take IELTS—recognised by over 12,000 institutions, employers and immigration authorities worldwide—you might consider booking your test through IDP, a co-owner of IELTS.
You’ll find free resources and preparation materials by IDP, including articles, webinars, videos from IELTS experts and practice questions to help you pass the IELTS test.
Once you’re ready, register for the IELTS test to boost your 2025 LPDP scholarship application and get closer to your dream destination!