Frequently Asked Questions

The Apple Developer Academy at Binus is the first initiative in Southeast Asia to strengthen Indonesia's economy by creating world-class developers in an innovative and dynamic application development ecosystem. This 10-month academy program is open to potential participants of all ages and backgrounds from all over Indonesia. The curriculum is designed to support those with experience in programming and computer science as well as those interested in fields such as design, business, and others.

The program will provide participants with new insights and opportunities to challenge themselves by solving real-world problems through application development, technology development, and startup ideas. The academy will strengthen participants' creativity and collaboration, which are essential skills needed throughout the program. The program will be delivered mainly in Bahasa Indonesia but also in English by facilitators at the Apple Developer Academy @BINUS.

The registration for the Apple Developer Academy @BINUS will be open again from March to August 2023, followed by a selection process. Candidates who successfully pass the selection process and are selected will participate in the program from February to December 2024.

The program is designed to run for 10 months, starting in February and concluding in December (every year). Two shifts are available: morning (9 a.m. to 13 p.m.) and afternoon (14 a.m. to 18 a.m.) on Mondays through Fridays. Participants must commit to attending the academy onsite for four hours per day during the shift times specified.

The shift selected during the recruitment process. If the candidates have already been assigned to join the morning shift, they will be unable to change shifts until the program concludes.

The Academy welcomes candidates aged 18 and above from any educational background. You don't need coding skills to apply, and we encourage candidates from tech, design, or other fields to apply.

For BINUS University students, this program will be a (2+1)+1 or 3+1 internship from February to December. If you are an active BINUS student who won't participate in the (2+1)+1 or 3+1 internship program next year, you can apply for the Apple Foundation program.

Requirements:

• The minimum age is 18 years old, and there is no upper age limit (fresh graduates and employees are welcome to apply).
• Open to candidates from various fields other than technology, such as design, business, and other skills.
• Be available to participate in a 10-month program (scholarship and internship) from February to December (on-site).
• Activity duration is 4 hours per day (Monday to Friday), with shifts as follows:
• Shift 1: 9:00 a.m.–13:00 p.m.
• Shift 2: 14:00 p.m.–18:00 p.m.
• Participants only need to attend one shift and are not allowed to switch to another shift.
• A good team player with good collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Creative.
• A strong desire to solve problems and create solutions in the form of useful applications for society.

To apply for the program, candidates are required to take an online admissions test. However, the test result alone is not the sole factor in the acceptance process. The academy will conduct interviews, review portfolios, and request CVs as part of the evaluation. Highly motivated candidates are preferred.

The test results from our standard assessment test are only one criterion for admission. Online tests, interviews, motivation letters, portfolios, and CVs are also crucial for consideration. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a high level of proficiency, motivation to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively in their applications.

To register, please follow the process below:

• To register, complete the online application form.
• Verify your email and complete your portfolio.
• You will be contacted via email to take an online test.
• You may also be required to attend an in-person (onsite) interview.
• Announcements will be made after an internal review of the results of the online test, interview, and portfolio documents.

Benefits:

• This is a completely free scholarship program.
• A Mac Book and an iPhone are provided.
• Monthly stipend
• Produce applications with personal IP (intellectual property).
• Collaborate directly with industry to innovate.
• Can determine your own task and role in each project.
• Career opportunities as technology professionals (recruitment via TalentSpark)
• Join the global community of the Apple Developer Academy.

A full scholarship will be awarded for those who qualify for the program. In addition, a stipend will be provided in monthly basis.

We are fully aware of the danger of COVID-19, so we have developed protocols in case of a future pandemic situation. During the pandemic, we will conduct remote activities by following government guidelines. We have also implemented health protocols to minimize the spread of the disease.

Depending on the circumstances, we may continue to conduct remote activities in the following year until the government declares the pandemic to be under control. Once the pandemic is under control, activities will resume at the Apple Developer Academy @BINUS facility as normal.