Critical Language Scholarship Program | Indonesian
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The Indonesian Language

No Prior Language Study Required

Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of the most populous Muslim country and one of the world's most interesting cultural and economic landscapes. Spoken by over 250 million people living in the archipelago nation of Indonesia, fewer than 300 Americans enrolled in collegiate Indonesian courses in 2009, creating an amazing opportunity for those students who take it.

Indonesia is a remarkable country made up of 6,000 inhabited islands (and 11,000 more uninhabited ones!), and many of these islands feature their own unique cultures and languages. Closely related to the widely spoken Malay language, Indonesian has the potential to be a gateway to many countries in Southeast Asia. Today, Indonesia features a rapidly growing economy and is gaining momentum on the international stage. By studying Bahasa Indonesian, you can add an in-demand language to your repertoire and prepare to contribute globally in your field, whether it's medicine, environmental policy, or music and the arts.

Program Sites

Malang, Indonesia
Universitas Negeri Malang
Jun 15, 2023 - Aug 11, 2023

Previous Institutes

Featured Alumni Profiles

Eugeniu Prodan
Indonesian 2022
Malang, Indonesia
Betty Nen
Indonesian 2017
Malang, Indonesia
Aisac Marie Accad
Indonesian 2019
Malang, Indonesia