No special access at UI

No special access at UI

From Kompas

In response to the comment in Kompas on July 17, on the "special channel" for an ineligible candidate wishing to join the University of Indonesia (UI) by making a payment of Rp 75 million, the following explanation is necessary to straighten things out.

UI makes available four channels for candidates: The equitable study opportunity program (PPKB), the independent interest achievement or non-subsidized program (PPMM), the international class, and the selection of new students (SPMB).

Based on the UI rector's decision on admission fees for 2004/2005, candidates passing the SPMB are required to pay Rp 5 million to Rp 25 million depending on the schools concerned. The fees for the PPMM range from Rp 25 million to Rp 75 million depending on study programs rather than selection.

However, the admission fees for SPMB students with a limited financial capacity can be facilitated by reducing the fees, allowing payment to be made in installments, exempting them from fees or even providing scholarships.

HENNY S. WIDYANINGSIH UI Public Relations Jakarta