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
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 2026 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 2026 registration guide.
1. STEM for strategic industries
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS | |
Master’s degree in Indonesia | ITP: 500 iBT: 61 | 50 | 6,0 |
Master’s degree abroad | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6,5 |
Doctoral degree in Indonesia | ITP: 530 iBT: 70 | 50 | 6,0 |
Doctoral degree abroad | iBT: 94 | 65 | 7,0 |
2. SHARE: Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Religion, and Economics
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS | |
Master’s degree in Indonesia | ITP: 500 iBT: 61 | 50 | 6,0 |
Master’s degree abroad | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6,5 |
Doctoral degree in Indonesia | ITP: 530 iBT: 70 | 50 | 6,0 |
Doctoral degree abroad | iBT: 94 | 65 | 7,0 |
3. Special Cooperation Programs
Penghargaan dan Peningkatan Prestasi Keolahragaan
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS | |
Master’s degree in Indonesia | ITP: 500 iBT: 61 | 50 | 6,0 |
Master’s degree abroad | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6,5 |
Doctoral degree in Indonesia | ITP: 530 iBT: 70 | 50 | 6,0 |
Doctoral degree abroad | iBT: 80 | 58 | 6,5 |
Pendidikan Kader Ulama/Ulama Perempuan
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS | Duolingo English Test | TOEP | |
Master’s degree | ITP: 400 iBT: 33 | 30 | 4,5 | 65 | 400 |
Doctoral degree | ITP: 450 iBT: 45 | 36 | 5,0 | 75 | 450 |
Talenta Riset dan Inovasi Nasional
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
iBT: 80 | 58 | 6,5 |
Dokter Spesialis/Subspesialis
TOEFL | PTE Academic | IELTS |
ITP: 475 iBT: 57 | 43 | 5,5 |
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 2026, it’s time to achieve it.
First, decide on which English proficiency test to take. If you decide to take IELTS—recognised by over 12,500 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 2026 LPDP scholarship application and get closer to your dream destination!