Indonesia Uni Allows YouTubers with Over 10K Subs for Special Admission

A budding Youtuber in Indonesia?

Well, there’s just been added motivation for you to hit that 10K subs button.

According to AsiaOne, National Development University Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ) has announced a special admissions scheme…

That permits the acceptance of Youtubers with at least 10,000 subscribers.

Indonesia Uni Allows YouTubers with Over 10K Subs for Special Admission

On 12 June, Instagram account @infomasukptn, which focusses on sharing admissions information from Indonesian universities, shared a post about UPNVJ’s jalur prestasi (achievement path) programme, which caters to certain demographics.

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Boleh dicoba nih, selain prestasi Ketua OSIS, Hafiz Quran 5 Juz dan juga prestasi Olimpiade Tag teman kamu 😎 Info lengkap : penmaru.upnvj.ac.id

A post shared by INFOMASUKPTN 2019 (@infomasukptn) on Jun 12, 2019 at 7:49am PDT

In the post, it’s specified that the jalur prestasi programme will be applicable to students with sporting achievements in high school, students who were part of their school’s student council for at least a year, Hafiz (someone who has memorised the Quran) as well as Youtubers.

And lest you’re wondering whether this is simply one of those Facebook-esque scams which exist to cheat your feelings, rest assured that it’s not, because UPNVJ rector Erna Hernawati has stepped out to confirm the news.

“We think YouTube is a great media to convey positive messages effectively to society,” Erna told The Jakarta Post on Friday. “We want those accepted in the university to convey positive messages and influence society for the better.”

But wait… it’s not that easy

Well, not saying that achieving 10K subs is a mean feat in itself, but apparently it gets even harder.

According to Erna, YouTubers who wish to apply through the special admissions scheme would have to be screened by a committee, in order to ensure one thing.

“We will not accept those uploading provocative content. We will also test the applicants’ skills by requiring them to make a two-to-three-minute video on campus. So, if you have 10,000 subscribers, you are not automatically admitted,” she said

And before you aspiring YouTubers cry foul, it has to be noted that a similar test will be given to Hafiz and athletes trying out for the scheme.

Also, it doesn’t end there. Those who pass would have to undergo a computer-based written test (UTBK) in order to measure their academic knowledge.

“So, admission is based on a combination of their skills and the UTBK,” Erna said.

And so… now what?

Before any Indonesian readers here rejoice at the news and start collecting subs, however, take note that the special admission scheme, which runs for registration from 12 July to 21 July at the UPNVJ’s official website, caters only to five of the university departments.

“[The scheme] does not apply to the medical and pharmaceutical department,” she said.

But hey, considering the perks…

I would say that it’s more than good enough.