SIMAK UI KKI cheat sheet

SIMAK UI is the entrance route for S1 Reguler; selection uses the SIMAK UI test score, not the school report alone.

Core test components: Tes Kemampuan Dasar (TKD) Sains/Sosial plus Tes Kemampuan Verbal, Numerik, and Penalaran.

TKD Sains covers Matematika, Fisika, Kimia, Biologi; TKD Sosial covers Matematika, Ekonomi, Sejarah, Geografi, Sosiologi.

Negative scoring: a wrong answer on the multiple-choice sections deducts points, so skipping an item you cannot eliminate is often better than guessing blindly.

Passing requires meeting the score threshold of the chosen study program, so thresholds differ across programs and years.

Program choice is made at registration; some programs require a specific TKD track (Sains vs Sosial) and reject mismatched tracks.

Score ranking is competitive per program, so the same total score can pass one program and fail another.

Prerequisite: senior high school graduation or equivalent by the enrollment year; diploma holders may apply to selected programs.

KKI admission uses SIMAK UI KKI, a separate test from S1 Reguler, with its own registration and fee.

Instruction is in English; applicants must demonstrate English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL ITP, IELTS, or an equivalent test accepted by UI).

Academic requirements are higher than Reguler; KKI programs typically set a minimum score threshold above the Reguler cut-off.

Not all study programs open a KKI track; check the list of KKI programs published in the admission guide each year.

KKI leads to a double-degree or international exposure scheme in many programs, involving partner universities abroad.

Tuition is set as a fixed international tariff (UKT Internasional/BOP), not the income-based UKT of Reguler.

Application documents include an English proficiency certificate and academic transcripts; incomplete documents disqualify the applicant.

Selection may include an interview or additional English assessment beyond the written SIMAK UI KKI score.

RPL recognizes prior learning from work experience, non-formal courses, or prior tertiary study, converting it into credit (SKS).

RPL is regulated nationally (Permendikbudristek on RPL); the awarding institution assesses and decides the credits recognized.

Two RPL types: RPL Type A for continuing study toward a degree, RPL Type B for recognition of competence equal to a qualification.

Assessment methods include a portfolio of evidence, a competency test, and an interview with assessors.

Entry does not require passing SIMAK UI; admission is through the RPL assessment route of the receiving institution.

A minimum of prior study or work experience is required; the exact threshold is set by the receiving program.

Credit recognized is capped by the institution, leaving a minimum number of SKS to be taken at the institution.

Applicants submit a self-assessment, CV, certificates, and work evidence; the assessor maps them to learning outcomes.

Vocational programs (D3, D4) are applied, practice-oriented, and typically use a 60% practice / 40% theory curriculum ratio.

D3 is 6 semesters leading to Ahli Madya; D4 is 8 semesters leading to Sarjana Terapan (S.Tr.).

Admission routes include SIMAK UI Vokasi and, for some pathways, a performance or portfolio test for arts and design programs.

D4 graduates may continue to a Master Terapan (S2 Terapan) or a professional program; D3 graduates may articulate to D4.

Study programs are grouped by field (engineering, health, business, design), each with its own score threshold.

A final project (Tugas Akhir) is required; D4 additionally requires an applied research or internship-based thesis.

Vocational graduates are prepared for industry certification; the curriculum includes a mandatory internship (magang/PKL).

Professional programs (e.g., Profesi Dokter, Profesi Apoteker, Profesi Akuntan, Profesi Insinyur) are post-Sarjana, not entry-level.

Profesi Dokter follows S1 Kedokteran and lasts about 2 years, including the clinical clerkship (koas) stage.

Profesi Apoteker follows S1 Farmasi; the program includes a pharmacist internship (PKPA) before the oath and license.

Profesi Insinyur is for engineering graduates; it can be taken through a formal program or the PII/ISI professional route.

Admission requires a relevant S1 degree with a minimum GPA set by the program, plus a selection test and interview.

Completion leads to a professional title (dr., apt., Ak., Ir., Ns.) and eligibility for a practice license (STR/SIP).

Registration is managed by the individual faculty or professional body, not through SIMAK UI.

S2 admission is program-specific (SIMAK UI Pascasarjana or the faculty's own selection), not the S1 SIMAK UI route.

Requirements: a relevant S1 degree, minimum GPA (commonly 2.75-3.00 on a 4.00 scale), and a valid English proficiency test.

Some programs require a TPA/TBS score or a program-specific academic potential test.

The S2 curriculum is 36-42 SKS, comprising coursework, a thesis proposal, research, and a thesis defense (sidang).

Study duration is typically 4 semesters; the maximum permitted is usually 8 semesters under national regulation.

Several programs offer by-research or by-coursework tracks; the by-research track has fewer courses and more thesis credits.

Publication of the thesis in a journal or conference is a graduation requirement in many programs.

Specialist programs (Sp.1, Sp.2) are post-professional clinical training, mainly in medicine and dentistry.

Sp.1 follows Profesi Dokter and leads to a specialist title (e.g., Sp.PD, Sp.A, Sp.OG); Sp.2 is subspecialist.

Duration is typically 8-10 semesters, combining clinical rotations, research, and a final scientific work (karya ilmiah akhir).

Admission is highly competitive, requiring a professional degree, a license (STR), and a passing entrance examination and interview.

Selection is managed by the faculty/teaching hospital, not by SIMAK UI.

Trainees work as residents in a teaching hospital, with clinical duties integrated into the curriculum.

Graduation requires passing the national specialist examination and collecting competence (KPT) points.

S3 admission requires a relevant S2 degree with a minimum GPA (commonly 3.00 or above) and a research proposal.

A prospective supervisor and research topic must usually be identified before or during application; fit with the supervisor matters.

The curriculum is dominated by independent research plus a limited number of advanced courses (typically 40-50 SKS equivalent).

Milestones: proposal defense (ujian proposal), progress seminars, pre-defense, open defense (promosi), and dissertation submission.

Publication in reputable indexed journals is a graduation requirement; the number and indexing level vary by faculty.

Study duration is typically 6-8 semesters; national regulation caps doctoral study at 14 semesters including extension.

Applicants may be required to pass a doctoral entrance examination and an English proficiency test.

SIMAK UI is a computer-based or paper-based multiple-choice test; the format is announced in the annual guide.

Tes Kemampuan Dasar (TKD) plus Tes Kemampuan Verbal, Numerik, and Penalaran are the standard components; KKI and Vokasi may differ.

Scoring uses a raw-to-scaled conversion; the reported score is not the raw number of correct answers.

Wrong answers incur a penalty in the multiple-choice sections, so the expected value of a random guess is negative.

Eliminating at least two options turns a guess into a positive-expected-value choice.

Time allocation per section is fixed; extra time in one section is not transferable to another.

The score threshold is set per study program and per year, so past thresholds serve only as a rough reference.

Registration requires an account, a photo, document upload, and payment of the registration fee before the deadline.

Applicants register online through the official SIMAK UI portal and receive a participant number for the test.

Required documents typically include a photo, identity card, and proof of graduation or a statement of expected graduation.

The registration fee is paid via a designated bank or payment channel and is non-refundable.

The test card (kartu peserta) must be printed or downloaded and brought to the test center.

Applicants choose study program and class (Reguler/KKI/Vokasi) at registration; changes after the deadline are not allowed.

Score results are published on the portal; accepted applicants proceed to registration and UKT/BOP payment.

Document falsification leads to disqualification and cancellation of admission.

Check the schedule for registration, test, announcement, and re-registration; missing a stage voids the admission.

SIMAK UI Pascasarjana covers S2 and S3; some faculties run their own selection in parallel.

Common test components: Tes Potensi Akademik, English proficiency, and a field-specific test.

S2 applicants usually need a TPA score; S3 applicants may be assessed on the research proposal instead.

An interview with the prospective supervisor is part of the S2/S3 selection in most programs.

A minimum English score is mandatory; TOEFL ITP or IELTS is commonly accepted, with the threshold set by the program.

GPA thresholds are program-specific; below-threshold applicants may be considered with additional evidence of competence.

The final decision is made by the faculty, not by a central cut-off, so contact with the program before applying is useful.

UKT (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) is an income-based tuition tier for Reguler students, determined by family economic data.

BOP (Biaya Operasional Pendidikan) is the fixed tuition for KKI and some non-subsidized programs, not income-based.

UKT is paid per semester; the tier can be re-evaluated on request with supporting economic evidence.

The first UKT payment is made at re-registration after acceptance; non-payment forfeits the seat.

Vocational and professional programs may have additional practicum or laboratory fees.

Scholarships (e.g., KIP Kuliah, bidikmisi successor) cover UKT for eligible students and require separate application.

Tuition refunds are generally not granted after re-registration, so confirm the program choice before paying.

Score thresholds differ by program and by class; a score sufficient for one program may fail another.

Applicants may list program choices in priority order; the system matches the score to the highest eligible choice.

Popular programs (Kedokteran, Ilmu Komputer, Hukum) have the highest thresholds and require the strongest scores.

Choosing a less competitive program as a backup raises the probability of admission at the same score level.

Cross-track applications (Sains vs Sosial) are restricted; verify the track required by the target program.

The number of seats per program is limited, so ranking, not just the threshold, determines acceptance.

Past-year thresholds are published as reference only; each year's threshold depends on the applicant pool.

RPL Type A converts prior learning into credits for continuing a degree; Type B certifies competence for a qualification.

The assessor maps evidence (certificates, work records, portfolios) to the program's learning outcomes.

Credit recognition is capped; a minimum number of SKS must be taken at the awarding institution.

D3 graduates may articulate to D4 or S1 through RPL or transfer schemes, subject to credit recognition.

Vocational D4 (Sarjana Terapan) can continue to S2 Terapan or a professional program.

RPL applicants do not take SIMAK UI; they undergo the RPL assessment route.

The final credit decision is issued by the institution's RPL committee, not by the applicant's employer.