Academic pathways
Explore Our Programs
Master's and doctoral study in political science and public policy, with regular academic programs and professional programs for people already working in the field.
- Regular Regular academic program
- Professional For working professionals
Master’s Programs
Political Science
Master in Political Science, specializing in Geopolitics and Global Affairs
A one-year, practice-oriented program for working professionals.
Admissions information
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Climate and development policy for the Global South
Master of Public Policy
Analytical and policy-making training focused on climate and development challenges, especially as they affect the Global South. Two years.
Specializations- Climate Change Policy
- Climate-related Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation
- Climate-related Public Health
Doctoral Programs
Political Science
Ph.D. in Political Science
TracksPh.D. in Political Science, specializing in Sustainable Development Policy and Governance
For mid-career policymakers, senior practitioners, researchers, and leaders. Coursework is held on weekends. Open to Indonesian citizens.
Program detailsEntry requirements, intakes, and application steps are published on the official UIII admissions portal.
Go to UIII AdmissionsLife at FOSS
More Than a Classroom
At FOSS, learning extends beyond lectures through academic exchange, expert perspectives, and a diverse student community.
International Conferences & Discussions
Ideas and dialogue beyond borders.
Academic conferences and policy discussions that bring together scholars and practitioners to explore pressing global issues and exchange perspectives.
Public Lectures
Big ideas, new perspectives.
Conversations with scholars, policymakers, and practitioners that connect research and expertise with the political and social issues shaping our world.
Student Life & Community
A community that grows together.
From academic milestones to shared experiences, discover the people, activities, and connections that shape life at FOSS.
Our Faculty
Meet Our Faculty
Discover the scholars behind FOSS’s academic community. Their research spans political science, geopolitics, public policy, and political economy, bringing diverse perspectives to the study of global and societal challenges.
Research & Academic Excellence
Research & Academic Excellence
Rigorous research, relevant ideas, and meaningful contributions to address today’s global and societal challenges.
Research Spotlight
Selected publications
Faculty PublicationLayered Incoherence in Middle Power Foreign Policy: Indonesia and the U.S.–China Rivalry
Moch Faisal Karim · Global Policy, 2026
Why Indonesia’s position amid U.S.–China rivalry looks inconsistent: competing ideas, fragmented institutions, and informal networks at home pull its foreign policy in different directions.
Publication(Re)theorizing hybrid governance in the Global South: chieftaincy’s resilience and implications for post-pandemic political order in Ghana
Kawsara Wanyiwonara Mohammed
Examines the resilience of chieftaincy and its implications for hybrid governance and the post-pandemic political order in Ghana.
- Palm oil policyFaculty Publication
Adopting the Palm Oil Moratorium Under External Pressure: Indonesia’s Response to the EU’s RED II
How pressure from the EU’s renewable energy rules, together with domestic factors, shaped Indonesia’s decision to adopt a palm oil moratorium.
Our Research Initiatives
Climate Policy Lab
Research lab · Faculty of Social Sciences
Evidence-based climate research for sustainable policy in the Global South, across climate governance, climate adaptation, environmental justice, and sustainable development.
Indonesian Institute for Foreign Affairs (IIFA)
National policy institute based at UIII
Research, publications, and policy dialogue on Indonesia’s global role, foreign policy, diplomacy, and international economic policy.
KOMITMEN UIII
Joint initiative of UIII’s Faculty of Economics and Business and FOSS
Research and policy dialogue on climate-responsive economic policy, built around macro-fiscal frameworks that account for climate risk, to support a low-carbon and inclusive transition in Indonesia.
Your future starts here
Ready to Be Part of FOSS?
Explore new perspectives, engage with global challenges, and take the next step in your academic journey with FOSS UIII.
Applications are made through the official UIII admissions portal. Follow @fossuiii for academic updates, student stories, and events.