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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Short Answer: Yes, But It Needs to Be Formally Equated First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A degree from a foreign university, including Malaysia, doesn’t automatically apply<\/strong> in Indonesia. You need to go through a process called ijazah equivalency (penyetaraan ijazah)<\/strong>, before your degree can be used for official purposes in Indonesia, such as applying for a job at a government agency, continuing your studies domestically, or meeting administrative requirements for certain professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Government agencies and most companies in Indonesia do require a foreign degree to already be equated before it can be officially used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ijazah equivalency is the process of assessing or adjusting a degree from a foreign education system so it can be recognized as equivalent to a degree at the corresponding level within Indonesia’s national education system. Since education systems differ from country to country, this process is essential to make sure your qualifications are genuinely comparable to Indonesian education standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This depends on the field of study and education level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For higher education in general fields<\/strong>, equivalency is handled through the Directorate General of Higher Education (Ditjen Dikti), under Indonesia’s Ministry of Education. You can apply online through the official Overseas Diploma Equivalency portal (PILN \u2014 Penyetaraan Ijazah Luar Negeri).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For graduates in Islamic religious studies<\/strong>, the process is managed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, not the Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For elementary and middle school levels<\/strong> (if you happened to complete basic education in Malaysia), equivalency is processed through the e-service portal of Indonesia’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most important point to understand from the very start, before you even choose a university. The main requirement for your degree to be eligible for equivalency is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The institution and study program must be accredited<\/strong> or recognized by the Malaysian government or its relevant authorities, such as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of this, before applying to any university in Malaysia, make sure to first check the accreditation status of both the university and the study program. Major, well-established universities in Malaysia \u2014 both public and private, with a long track record \u2014 generally already meet this standard, but it’s still worth checking directly to avoid any issues down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the documents typically required for the higher education ijazah equivalency process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A color scan of your original degree certificate<\/strong>, your official graduation document from the Malaysian university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A color scan of your original academic transcript<\/strong>, your grade record throughout your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A scan of all passport pages<\/strong>, including blank ones, used during your period of study in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Letter of Acceptance (LoA)<\/strong>, or other proof of admission from the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information about your program<\/strong>, such as the curriculum and course syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A certified translation<\/strong>, if your degree and transcript aren’t written in English, you’ll need to attach an official translation into Indonesian or English by a certified sworn translator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since degrees and transcripts from Malaysia are generally already in English, this process is usually easier compared to graduates from countries with a different language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2018, the entire foreign diploma equivalency process has been done entirely online<\/strong>, so you don’t need to show up in person for physical document verification at the initial stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The general steps are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another piece of good news:<\/strong> the ijazah equivalency and GPA conversion service from Indonesia’s Ministry of Education is completely free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don’t necessarily have to process equivalency right after graduating if there’s no urgent need yet. But there are a few situations where you’ll be required to have an equivalency decree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for a job at a government agency<\/strong>, since an unequated foreign degree generally isn’t accepted for civil service administrative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for a job at certain companies<\/strong>, especially those with strict administrative requirements or specially regulated professions (such as medicine, law, and similar fields).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continuing your studies at an Indonesian institution<\/strong>, for example if you completed your bachelor’s degree in Malaysia and want to pursue a master’s in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for domestic scholarships<\/strong>, such as LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education), which usually requires clarity on your academic status from previous studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re taking medicine or dentistry in Malaysia, there’s an important note: the ijazah equivalency result from the Ministry of Education is limited to the academic scope<\/strong>, and doesn’t automatically include professional recognition. For professional matters (such as a medical practice license), you’ll still need to go through a separate process according to the requirements of the relevant authorities, such as a competency exam or adaptation program regulated by the Ministry of Health and the relevant professional body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the university’s accreditation status before applying<\/strong>, don’t wait until after you’ve graduated to realize there’s a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep all your original documents safe<\/strong>, including your degree, transcript, and LoA, since all of them will be needed when applying for equivalency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apply for equivalency as soon as possible<\/strong> after graduating, especially if you already know you’ll need this document soon, so you’re not rushing when it’s suddenly required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As long as you choose an officially accredited university and study program, the process of equating a degree from Malaysia to Indonesia has a relatively clear path and is free of charge. What matters most is making sure you choose the right institution from the very start, so you don’t run into obstacles down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re still unsure about the accreditation status of a particular university in Malaysia, or need help making sure your campus choice is safe for the future equivalency process, our team is ready to help you sort everything out from the start. Get in touch for a free consultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is part of our series of guides to studying in Malaysia. Check out our complete guide to studying in Malaysia for a full overview before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: the information in this article is general in nature and may change over time in line with official policies from Indonesia’s Ministry of Education. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check directly with the official Overseas Diploma Equivalency portal (PILN) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Education.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A complete explanation of getting a Malaysian degree recognized in Indonesia: accreditation requirements, documents needed, and how to process it through Indonesia’s Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[434],"tags":[429,428,430],"class_list":["post-567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-legal","tag-diploma-equivalency","tag-indonesian-ministry-of-education","tag-overseas-graduate-careers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=567"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/567\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":568,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/567\/revisions\/568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/habib-hst.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Is Ijazah Equivalency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who Handles Ijazah Equivalency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Requirements for a Malaysian University to Be Eligible for Equivalency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Documents Needed for Equivalency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply for Equivalency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When Do You Need to Get Your Degree Equated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Special Note for Medical Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for a Smooth Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, Is Studying in Malaysia Safe for Your Career Back in Indonesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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