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As of May 2026, the rupiah has hit around Rp17,700 per USD and for families planning to send their kids abroad, the math is getting painful. Studying in the US, for example, now costs Rp708 million to Rp1.5 billion per year once you factor in tuition, rent, food, and transport.

The bigger problem isn't the number itself. It's that the number keeps moving. The rupiah has weakened an average of 3–4% per year over the past two decades. Add 3–5% annual tuition inflation in destination countries, and the real cost of studying abroad for Indonesian families rises 6–9% per year in Rupiah terms before you've even booked a flight.

As The Jakarta Post reported, one Indonesian parent financing her child's degree in Italy put it plainly: every expense tuition, rent, daily costs is paid in foreign currency. When the rupiah drops, everything gets more expensive overnight.

JIC: An Overseas Degree You Pay for in Rupiah

This is the problem Jakarta International College (JIC) directly solves.

Instead of going abroad from day one, you start in Jakarta and pay in Rupiah. After 1–2 years, you transfer to a partner university overseas to finish your degree. Your forex exposure is cut to the final 1–2 years, not all four.

JIC has three flagship partnerships:

Western Michigan University (USA)
Start in Jakarta for 1–3 years, then finish your degree in the US. Programs include Business, Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering.

Monash University (Australia)
JIC has been a Monash College partner for over 20 years. Complete a Foundation Year or Diploma in Jakarta, then transfer directly into Monash University, ranked top 50 globally. JIC graduates are also eligible for Monash study grants worth up to A$8,000.

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University / XJTLU (China)
A joint university between Xi'an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool, located in Suzhou. All programs are taught in English, and tuition and living costs are significantly lower than in Western countries. Complete 8–16 months at JIC in Jakarta, then continue at XJTLU with access to China's booming tech, manufacturing, and business ecosystem right on your doorstep.

All fees for your Jakarta phase are paid in Rupiah. No dollar conversion, no rate surprises.

Why Act Now

JIC accepts new students in February, June, and October. June 2026 Intake is open now.
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📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026
🕒 13:00-17:00
📍 Jakarta International Tower, Slipi, Jakarta Barat

Save your spot now and start the best overseas academic path with JIC.

Waiting doesn't make the exchange rate friendlier, it just means paying more later. Every year of hesitation adds tuition inflation on top of a weaker rupiah. The students who start now are the ones who spend the least and arrive the most prepared.

Contact JIC to secure your spot:

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Sources: The Jakarta Post – Weakened rupiah disrupts business, education plans (May 2026) | JIC – Monash University 20-Year Partnership | JIC Pathway to USA | JIC Pathway to Australia