Bahasa Indonesia for Foreigner (BIPA) – Office of International Affairs

Indonesia Language for Foreigners (BIPA)

Bahasa Indonesia Bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) is an Indonesian language program specifically designed for international participants who wish to learn the Indonesian language while gaining a deeper understanding of Indonesia’s culture, traditions, and society.

At Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), the BIPA Program is conducted in collaboration with the Ahmad Dahlan Language Center (ADLC) to provide an interactive, communicative, and immersive learning experience. In addition to classroom instruction, participants engage in cultural activities that allow them to practice Bahasa Indonesia in authentic, real-life situations.

The program is open to international students, exchange students, scholarship recipients, researchers, professionals, expatriates, and anyone interested in developing their Indonesian language skills for academic, professional, or personal purposes.

Program Objectives

The BIPA Program aims to:

Develop participants’ proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia through practical and communicative learning.
Introduce Indonesia’s rich culture, traditions, and way of life.
Enhance participants’ intercultural communication skills.
Support academic and professional needs through Indonesian language education.
Foster a deeper understanding of Indonesia by combining language learning with cultural immersion.

Learning Activities

The BIPA Program integrates language instruction with cultural experiences, enabling participants to practice Bahasa Indonesia in meaningful contexts.

Language Skills

Participants will develop the following language competencies:

Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Indonesian Grammar

Cultural Learning

Beyond classroom instruction, participants will experience Indonesian culture through various activities, including:

Cultural outing classes in Yogyakarta.
Indonesian arts and cultural workshops.
Traditional craft and cultural experiences.
Community interaction with local residents.
Practical use of Bahasa Indonesia in everyday situations.

This immersive approach helps participants improve their language proficiency while gaining firsthand experience of Indonesian culture.

Proficiency Levels

The BIPA Program is available for learners at different proficiency levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

A1 – Beginner	A2 – Elementary	B1 – Intermediate
B2 – Upper Intermediate	C1 – Advanced	C2 – Proficient

Participants will be placed in the appropriate level based on their language proficiency or placement assessment.

Why Choose BIPA at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan?

The BIPA Program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan offers:

Experienced and professional BIPA instructors.
Interactive and communicative teaching methods.
A combination of language learning and cultural immersion.
Opportunities to interact with Indonesian students and local communities.
A supportive international learning environment.
A strategic location in Yogyakarta, Indonesia’s renowned city of education and culture.
Academic and non-academic support throughout the program.

Registration Information

The BIPA Program is offered periodically according to the schedule determined by the Ahmad Dahlan Language Center (ADLC).

Information regarding application schedules, eligibility requirements, tuition fees, program duration, and learning arrangements may vary according to each program period.

For the latest information, please contact the Ahmad Dahlan Language Center (ADLC) or download the BIPA Program Booklet available on this page.