Accredited universities in Indonesia

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Communication & Media Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1981 (heritage to Modern Computer Course 1974; AMIK 1981; STMIK 1986; Universitas Bina Nusantara 1996 — INDONESIA'S PREMIER PRIVATE IT UNIVERSITY). INDONESIA'S PREMIER PRIVATE IT UNIVERSITY. Heritage to Modern Computer Course (1974). Akademi Manajemen Informatika Komputer (AMIK) 1981. STMIK 1986. Universitas Bina Nusantara 1996. Strong pioneer in Indonesian computer science education. ~30,000+ students across multi-campus Jakarta + Bandung + Malang + Semarang. Strong programmes in computer science, business, design, communications.

SubjectsPublic Administration · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1956 (chartered as APDN — Akademi Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri; INDONESIA'S premier civil service training institute; under Ministry of Home Affairs). INDONESIA'S PREMIER CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTE — under Ministry of Home Affairs (Kementerian Dalam Negeri). Heritage to APDN 1956. Multiple reorganisations; current IPDN 2009. Trains Indonesian government officials at all levels. Main campus in Jatinangor, West Java. Selective semi-military style training. CRITICAL CONTEXT: 2007 hazing scandal where student died from physical abuse during 'orientation' led to major reforms; ongoing concerns about hazing/physical discipline practices in some periods. Honest context preserved.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2003 (chartered as Indonesia's second ISI; preserves Balinese performing arts traditions). Indonesia's second ISI, dedicated to Balinese arts. Founded 28 July 2003. ~2,500+ students. 2 faculties: Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Design. Distinguished training in Balinese gamelan, classical Bali dance (Legong, Barong, Kecak), wayang Bali.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as Konservatori Karawitan Indonesia; ISI Solo 2006). Major Javanese arts institute in Solo. Heritage to Konservatori Karawitan Indonesia (1964). Reorganised as ISI Surakarta 2006. ~2,000+ students. Distinguished Javanese karawitan (gamelan + vocal music), wayang kulit, classical Surakarta court dance traditions.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1984 (chartered by merger of 3 arts institutions; INDONESIA'S PREMIER arts institute). INDONESIA'S PREMIER ARTS INSTITUTE. Founded 23 July 1984 by merger of 3 prior arts institutions (Akademi Tari Indonesia, Akademi Musik Indonesia, Sekolah Tinggi Seni Rupa Indonesia). ~3,000+ students. 3 faculties: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Recording Arts. Distinguished training in Javanese gamelan music, wayang puppet theatre, classical dance, batik design.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1920 (chartered as Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng by Dutch colonial government 3 July 1920 — INDONESIA'S OLDEST technical-engineering institution; SUKARNO'S ALMA MATER — Indonesia's first President studied civil engineering here 1921-1926; chartered as ITB 1959). INDONESIA'S OLDEST and PREMIER engineering and technology institution. Founded 3 July 1920 as Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng (THS) by Dutch colonial government. CRITICAL HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: SUKARNO — Indonesia's first President and founding father — studied civil engineering here 1921-1926 (graduated 25 May 1926); his student-era activism here at ITB laid foundations for Indonesian nationalist movement. Reorganised as ITB 2 March 1959. ~25,000+ students on Ganesha campus, Bandung. 12 faculties. Top-ranked Indonesian engineering institute.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960 (chartered as Institut Teknik 10 November Surabaya — named after 10 November 1945 Battle of Surabaya / Heroes' Day; reorganised as ITS 1965). Major engineering university in Surabaya. Founded 10 November 1957 by Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Teknik (private foundation); nationalised and chartered as state institute 1960. Named after 10 NOVEMBER 1945 — the BATTLE OF SURABAYA (when Indonesian nationalists resisted returning Dutch colonial forces; Heroes' Day in Indonesia). 'Sepuluh Nopember' = '10 November' in Indonesian (archaic spelling preserved as institutional name). ~30,000+ students on Sukolilo campus, Surabaya. 11 faculties. Strong maritime engineering (given Surabaya port heritage).

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (chartered as Institut Pertanian Bogor by Sukarno; heritage to Middelbare Landbouwschool 1903 Dutch colonial agricultural school in Buitenzorg; INDONESIA'S PREMIER agricultural university; rebranded "IPB University" 2018 internationally). INDONESIA'S PREMIER AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY. Heritage to Middelbare Landbouwschool (1903 — Dutch colonial agricultural school in Buitenzorg, present-day Bogor) — where Indonesian botanist scientists were trained including AT Mosher and Sumitro Djojohadikusumo (Suharto-era economy minister). Chartered as Institut Pertanian Bogor 1 September 1963 by Sukarno. Rebranded 'IPB University' 2018 for international outreach. ~30,000+ students on Dramaga main campus, Bogor (60 km south of Jakarta). 9 faculties. Distinguished tropical agriculture research.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Communication & Media Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@telkomuniversity.ac.id

Phone

+62 22 7566 456

Founded 2013 (formed by merger of 4 Telkom Group institutions: STT Telkom 1990, STMB 1990, STISI Telkom 1990, Politeknik Telkom 2007; named after PT Telkom Indonesia — state-owned telecom). Major private university specialising in telecommunications, IT, business, and creative industries. Founded 2013 by merger of 4 Telkom Group institutions (heritage to 1990 STT Telkom). Named after PT TELKOM INDONESIA — Indonesia's state-owned telecommunications company. ~28,000+ students on Dayeuhkolot campus, Bandung. 7 faculties. Strong industry-academia linkage with Telkom Group.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (chartered as IAIN Alauddin; UIN 2005; named after Sultan Alauddin — 17th-c Gowa king who converted to Islam). Major Eastern Indonesia state Islamic university. Founded 1965 as IAIN Alauddin. UIN 2005. Named after SULTAN ALAUDDIN (1593-1639) — 14th Sultan of Gowa who officially converted Gowa kingdom to Islam in 1605 (turning point in Eastern Indonesia Islamisation). ~20,000+ students. 8 faculties. Eastern Indonesia Islamic education anchor.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (IAIN Antasari; UIN 2017; named after Pangeran Antasari — Banjar War leader). Major South Kalimantan state Islamic university. Founded 1965 as IAIN Antasari. UIN 2017. Named after PANGERAN ANTASARI — leader of BANJAR WAR (1859-1906) against Dutch colonial rule. Indonesian national hero.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (chartered as IAIN Ar-Raniry; UIN 2013; named after Nuruddin ar-Raniri — 17th-c Gujarati Islamic scholar in Aceh). Major Aceh state Islamic university. Founded 1963 as IAIN Ar-Raniry. UIN 2013. Named after NURUDDIN AR-RANIRY — 17th-century Gujarati Islamic scholar who served as Syaikhul Islam (chief religious official) of Aceh Sultanate under Sultan Iskandar Thani. ACEH CONTEXT: Aceh is Indonesia's only province with full implementation of Sharia law (since 2001 Special Autonomy Law). Critical historical context: 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami devastated Banda Aceh (~167,000 killed in Aceh); UIN Ar-Raniry rebuilt post-tsunami. ~20,000+ students.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1966 (chartered as IAIN Imam Bonjol; UIN 2017; named after Imam Bonjol — Padri War leader). Major West Sumatra state Islamic university. Founded 1966 as IAIN Imam Bonjol. UIN 2017. Named after IMAM BONJOL — leader of PADRI WAR (1803-1837) against Dutch colonialism + traditional Minangkabau royalty (early Islamic-reformist resistance movement). Indonesian national hero. ~15,000+ students.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (chartered as Fakultas Tarbiyah IAIN Sunan Ampel; IAIN Malang 1997; UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim 2009; named after Maulana Malik Ibrahim — FIRST Wali Songo to spread Islam in Java). Major East Java Islamic university in Malang. Founded 1961 as branch of IAIN Sunan Ampel. IAIN Malang 1997. UIN 2009. Named after MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM — the FIRST of the Wali Songo (earliest, 14th-century Arab-Indian merchant-preacher in Java; tomb in Gresik, East Java). ~12,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (IAIN Raden Fatah; UIN 2014; named after Raden Fatah — Demak Sultanate founder). South Sumatra state Islamic university in Palembang. Founded 1964 as IAIN Raden Fatah. UIN 2014. Named after RADEN FATAH — founder of DEMAK SULTANATE (first Islamic sultanate in Java, 1475-1554).

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1967 (IAIN STS; UIN 2017; named after Sultan Thaha Saifuddin — 19th-c Jambi sultan). Jambi state Islamic university. Founded 1967 as IAIN STS. UIN 2017. Named after SULTAN THAHA SAIFUDDIN — 19th-century Sultan of Jambi who fought Dutch (killed 1904). Indonesian national hero.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1973 (chartered as IAIN Sumatera Utara; UIN 2014). Major North Sumatra state Islamic university. Founded 1973 as IAIN Sumatera Utara. UIN 2014. ~20,000+ students.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (chartered as IAIN Sunan Ampel; UIN 2013; named after Sunan Ampel — Wali Songo). Major East Java state Islamic university. Founded 1965 as IAIN Sunan Ampel. UIN 2013. Named after SUNAN AMPEL — Wali Songo who established Islamic teaching centre at Ampel (Surabaya) and is considered the TEACHER of other Wali Songo (including Sunan Bonang, Sunan Drajat, Sunan Giri). ~20,000+ students. 9 faculties.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1968 (chartered as IAIN Sunan Gunung Djati; UIN 2005; named after Sunan Gunung Jati — Wali Songo + founder of Cirebon Sultanate). Major West Java state Islamic university. Founded 1968 as IAIN Sunan Gunung Djati. UIN 2005. Named after SUNAN GUNUNG JATI — Wali Songo + 16th-century founder of Cirebon Sultanate (also same figure as Syarif Hidayatullah — UIN Jakarta namesake; two different campuses use different aspects of his identity). ~25,000+ students. 9 faculties.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1951 (chartered as PTAIN — Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri; IAIN Sunan Kalijaga 1960; UIN 2004; named after Sunan Kalijaga — Wali Songo). Among Indonesia's oldest Islamic HE institutions. Heritage to PTAIN 1951 — FIRST STATE ISLAMIC HE INSTITUTION in Indonesia. IAIN Sunan Kalijaga 1960. UIN 2004. Named after SUNAN KALIJAGA — one of the Wali Songo, particularly noted for his syncretic approach blending Islam with Javanese culture (wayang puppet theatre as Islamic teaching medium). ~20,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1957 (chartered as ADIA — Akademi Dinas Ilmu Agama; IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah 1960; FIRST UIN — converted 2002; named after Sunan Gunung Jati / Syarif Hidayatullah — Wali Songo who spread Islam in Java). INDONESIA'S FIRST UIN (Universitas Islam Negeri / State Islamic University) and flagship of the 17+ UIN network. Heritage to Akademi Dinas Ilmu Agama (ADIA) 1957. IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah 1960. CONVERTED TO UIN 2002 — the first IAIN to upgrade to UIN status, pioneering the model. Named after SUNAN GUNUNG JATI (Syarif Hidayatullah) — one of the WALI SONGO (Nine Saints) who spread Islam in Java in 15th-16th centuries. ~30,000+ students at Ciputat campus (South Tangerang, Jakarta metropolitan area). 12 faculties spanning Islamic and modern disciplines.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1970 (chartered as IAIN Walisongo; UIN 2014; named after the Walisongo — 9 Saints collectively). Major Central Java state Islamic university. Founded 1970 as IAIN Walisongo. UIN 2014. Named after WALISONGO collectively — the NINE SAINTS who spread Islam in Java in 15th-16th centuries (Sunan Gresik, Sunan Ampel, Sunan Bonang, Sunan Giri, Sunan Drajat, Sunan Kalijaga, Sunan Kudus, Sunan Muria, Sunan Gunung Jati). ~25,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@unair.ac.id

Phone

+62 31 5914 042

Founded 1954 (founded 10 November 1954 by Sukarno government; named after King Airlangga — 11th-century Hindu-Buddhist king of Java who unified East Java). Major state university in Surabaya (Indonesia's second-largest city). Founded 10 November 1954 (Indonesian Heroes' Day, commemorating 1945 Battle of Surabaya). Named after KING AIRLANGGA — 11th-century Hindu-Buddhist king of Java who unified East Java after Mataram kingdom collapse. ~40,000+ students. 14 faculties. Distinguished medical school (Faculty of Medicine — one of Indonesia's premier). East Java regional flagship.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1956 (chartered as Universitas Andalas; named after Bukit Barisan / Andalas mountain range; West Sumatra public flagship). Major West Sumatra state university in Padang. Founded 13 September 1956. Named after BUKIT BARISAN / ANDALAS — mountain range running length of Sumatra. ~30,000+ students. 15 faculties. West Sumatra (Minangkabau cultural heartland) regional anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (Catholic university founded by Yogyakarta Catholic Foundation; "Atma Jaya" = "Soul Victory" in Sanskrit). Major Catholic private university in Yogyakarta. Founded 27 September 1965. 'ATMA JAYA' = 'Soul Victory' in Sanskrit-Indonesian. ~9,000+ students. 6 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2006 (newest Indonesian province public flagship; serves Bangka-Belitung tin-mining islands). Newest Indonesian province public flagship in Bangka — Bangka-Belitung Islands (historic tin-mining region, became province 2000). Founded 12 April 2006. ~6,000+ students. Distinctive tin-mining engineering programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1982 (Bengkulu province public university). Bengkulu province public university (western Sumatra coastal province). Founded 24 April 1982. ~15,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1994 (Palembang private university). Major Sumatra private university in Palembang. Founded 1994. ~14,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Veterinary Medicine · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (chartered as Universitas Brawijaya; named after Brawijaya — title of Majapahit kings). Major East Java state university in Malang (highland city). Founded 5 January 1963. Named after BRAWIJAYA — title of MAJAPAHIT EMPIRE kings (Brawijaya I through VII, 1294-1500s). ~60,000+ students. 16 faculties. Among Indonesia's largest universities by enrolment.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Communication & Media Studies · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1986 (Catholic-affiliated private university). Catholic-affiliated private university in Jakarta. Founded 1986. ~8,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Anthropology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (chartered same year Papua was transferred to Indonesia from Netherlands; FIRST AND ONLY major public university in Papua region; named after Cenderawasih — Bird of Paradise endemic to Papua). PAPUA'S FLAGSHIP AND HISTORICALLY FIRST university. Founded 10 November 1962, same year Papua region was transferred from Netherlands to Indonesia (1962 UN-mediated handover; controversial 1969 'Act of Free Choice'). Named after CENDERAWASIH — Bird of Paradise (Paradisaeidae) endemic to Papua, Indonesia's national symbol of Papua. ~12,000+ students. 8 faculties. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Papua region has ongoing political-conflict context (West Papua independence movement, periodic OPM insurgency, restrictions on foreign journalists). AlmiStudy preserves this as honest student-decision context.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2006 (founded by Ciputra — Indonesian real estate magnate; ENTREPRENEURSHIP-focused). Distinctive ENTREPRENEURSHIP-focused private university in Surabaya. Founded 2006 by CIPUTRA (1931-2019) — Indonesian real estate magnate (Ciputra Group), Forbes billionaire, philanthropist. ~3,000+ students. Every student studies entrepreneurship regardless of major. Surabaya UC main + Makassar branch.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1957 (chartered as Universitas Semarang; renamed Universitas Diponegoro 1961 after Prince Diponegoro — Indonesian national hero who led Java War 1825-1830 against Dutch colonialism). Major Central Java state university in Semarang. Founded 1957 as Universitas Semarang. Renamed Universitas Diponegoro 1961 after PRINCE DIPONEGORO — Indonesian national hero who led the JAVA WAR (1825-1830) against Dutch colonialism. ~50,000+ students on Tembalang main campus. 14 faculties. Central Java regional flagship.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@ugm.ac.id

Phone

+62 274 588 688

Founded 1949 (chartered 19 December 1949 by Sukarno government — INDONESIA'S FIRST POST-INDEPENDENCE state university; named after Gajah Mada — 14th-century Majapahit empire prime minister who unified Indonesian archipelago). INDONESIA'S FIRST POST-INDEPENDENCE STATE UNIVERSITY — chartered 19 December 1949 by Sukarno government, before formal Dutch transfer of sovereignty (27 December 1949). Named after GAJAH MADA — 14th-century PRIME MINISTER OF MAJAPAHIT EMPIRE who took the legendary 'Sumpah Palapa' oath (vowing to unify the Indonesian archipelago). UGM thus symbolically represents Indonesian national unity through education. ~55,000+ students on Bulaksumur main campus, Yogyakarta. 18 faculties. Consistently top-3 Indonesian university. Yogyakarta is Indonesia's cultural and educational capital.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1981 (IT-focused private university). IT-focused private university. Founded 1981 as Akademi Sains Komputer Indonesia (ASKI). Universitas Gunadarma 1996. ~30,000+ students at Depok main + multi-campus. Strong CS + IT programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1981 (Southeast Sulawesi public flagship; named after Halu Oleo — Buton-Konawe ruler). Southeast Sulawesi public flagship in Kendari. Founded 1981. Named after HALU OLEO — historical Konawe-Buton ruler in Sulawesi. ~25,000+ students. 13 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1956 (chartered as Universitas Hasanuddin; named after Sultan Hasanuddin — 17th-century Sultan of Gowa who fought Dutch VOC; FIRST university in Eastern Indonesia). FIRST university in EASTERN INDONESIA. Founded 10 September 1956. Named after SULTAN HASANUDDIN (1631-1670) — 17th-century Sultan of Gowa (South Sulawesi) who fought Dutch VOC; titled 'Ayam Jantan dari Timur' (Rooster from the East) by the Dutch for fierce resistance. ~40,000+ students. 14 faculties. Premier Eastern Indonesia regional anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Languages & Linguistics · Education

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

English

IELTS/TOEFL for international programs

Tuition

Indonesia flagship university

Scholarships

Yes

Email

admissions@ui.ac.id

Phone

+62 21 7867 222

Founded 1849 (heritage to Dokter-Djawa School — Dutch colonial medical school in Batavia; reorganised as Geneeskundige Hoogeschool 1927; consolidated as Universitas Indonesia 2 February 1950 — INDONESIA'S FIRST and OLDEST modern university). INDONESIA'S FIRST AND OLDEST modern university by predecessor heritage. Heritage to Dokter-Djawa School (1849 — Dutch colonial medical training in Batavia). Reorganised as Geneeskundige Hoogeschool te Batavia 1927. Formally consolidated as Universitas Indonesia on 2 February 1950. Main campus relocated to Depok (suburb of Jakarta) 1987. ~50,000+ students across 14 faculties. Notable alumni occupy senior leadership across Indonesian government, business, and academia. Consistently top-ranked Indonesian university by QS + THE + NIRF equivalents.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1945 (chartered as Sekolah Tinggi Islam — STI on 8 July 1945, ONE MONTH BEFORE Indonesian Independence; INDONESIA'S FIRST university; UII 1948 — OLDEST private university in Indonesia). INDONESIA'S OLDEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY and one of the very oldest Indonesian HE institutions overall. Chartered 8 July 1945 as Sekolah Tinggi Islam (STI) — ONE MONTH BEFORE Indonesian Independence Proclamation. Reorganised and renamed Universitas Islam Indonesia 14 December 1947 in Yogyakarta. ~28,000+ students. 12 faculties. Distinctive integration of Islamic values with modern disciplines. Historical pride: founded BEFORE Indonesia itself.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (Jambi province public flagship). Jambi province public flagship (central Sumatra). Founded 23 March 1963. ~25,000+ students. 12 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (East Java public university serving Tapal Kuda region). Major East Java state university in Jember (Tapal Kuda / Horseshoe region — eastern tip of Java). Founded 10 November 1964. ~30,000+ students. 15 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (Central Java public; named after General Soedirman — Indonesian independence guerrilla leader). Major Central Java state university in Purwokerto. Founded 23 September 1963. Named after GENERAL SOEDIRMAN — first Indonesian National Armed Forces commander, Indonesian independence guerrilla leader (1945-49 war against Dutch reoccupation). Indonesian national hero. ~25,000+ students. 12 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960 (founded by Indonesian Catholic Foundation — separate from UAJY but related branding). Major Catholic private university in Jakarta. Founded 1 June 1960 by Indonesian Catholic Foundation. Separate institution from UAJY in Yogyakarta but related branding. ~11,000+ students. 9 faculties. Strong medical school.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (North Maluku public flagship; named after Sultan Khairun — 16th-c Sultan of Ternate). North Maluku public flagship in Ternate (Spice Islands historic centre). Founded 1964. Named after SULTAN KHAIRUN — 16th-century Sultan of Ternate, leader of resistance against Portuguese colonial spice trade monopoly (assassinated by Portuguese 1570). ~12,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (Christian university; "Maranatha" = "Our Lord come" in Aramaic). Major Protestant Christian private university in Bandung. Founded 11 September 1965. 'MARANATHA' = 'Our Lord, Come!' in Aramaic (Christian biblical reference). ~12,000+ students. 9 faculties. Strong medical, engineering, and design.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (founded by Christian Education Foundation as Christian university serving East Java; "Petra" from Greek for "rock" — Christian biblical reference). Major Protestant Christian private university in Surabaya. Founded 22 September 1961 by Christian Education Foundation. 'PETRA' from Greek for 'rock' — Christian biblical reference (Matthew 16:18). ~8,000+ students. 6 faculties. Distinguished design, architecture, business programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1958 (South Kalimantan public flagship — OLDEST Kalimantan public university). South Kalimantan public flagship in Banjarmasin. Founded 21 September 1958 — OLDEST Kalimantan public university. ~30,000+ students. 11 faculties. Distinguished wetland / peatland studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (Lampung province state university). Major Lampung province state university (southern tip of Sumatra). Founded 23 September 1965. ~30,000+ students. 8 faculties. Lampung regional anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (West Nusa Tenggara public flagship in Lombok). West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) public flagship in Mataram, Lombok. Founded 1962. ~25,000+ students. 12 faculties. Distinguished marine sciences and Lombok-Sumbawa studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1985 (Jakarta private; "Mercu Buana" = "Lighthouse of the World" in Sanskrit-Indonesian). Major Jakarta private university. Founded 22 October 1985. 'MERCU BUANA' = 'Lighthouse of the World' in Sanskrit-Indonesian. ~30,000+ students across Meruya + Menteng + Bekasi campuses. Strong online + flexible programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1984 (Yogyakarta sister-institution to Jakarta UMB; separate governance). Major Yogyakarta private university. Founded 1984. Sister-institution to Universitas Mercu Buana Jakarta but with separate governance. ~10,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (East Kalimantan public flagship; named after King Mulawarman — 4th-century king of Kutai kingdom, oldest known Indonesian Hindu kingdom). East Kalimantan public flagship in Samarinda. Founded 27 September 1962. Named after KING MULAWARMAN — 4th-century king of KUTAI KINGDOM (OLDEST known Hindu kingdom in Indonesia, evidenced by Yupa inscriptions in Kutai). ~30,000+ students. 14 faculties. East Kalimantan (oil-gas region, planned new Indonesian capital Nusantara nearby) regional anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Communication & Media Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2006 (founded by Kompas Gramedia Group — Indonesia's largest media conglomerate). Major media-and-technology private university. Founded 2006 by KOMPAS GRAMEDIA GROUP — Indonesia's largest media conglomerate (Kompas newspaper + Gramedia publishing + TV stations). ~10,000+ students at Summarecon Serpong campus. Strong programmes in communication, multimedia, design, IT, business.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as IKIP Jakarta; converted to UNJ 1999). Major Jakarta education university. Founded 1964 as IKIP Jakarta; converted to Universitas Negeri Jakarta 1999. ~25,000+ students at Rawamangun campus. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as IKIP Makassar; converted UNM 1999). Major Eastern Indonesia education university. Founded 1964 as IKIP Makassar; converted UNM 1999. ~30,000+ students. 9 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1954 (chartered as PTPG Malang; IKIP Malang 1963; UM 1999). Major East Java education university. Founded 1954 (one of earliest PTPGs along with UPI). IKIP Malang 1963; converted UM 1999. ~30,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1955 (IKIP Manado heritage; UNIMA 2000). North Sulawesi education university. Heritage to PTPG Manado 1955. IKIP Manado 1963. UNIMA 2000. ~15,000+ students.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (chartered as IKIP Medan; converted UNIMED 1999). Major Sumatra education university in Medan. Founded 1963 as IKIP Medan; converted UNIMED 1999. ~25,000+ students. 7 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1954 (chartered as PTPG Batusangkar; IKIP Padang 1965; converted UNP 1999). Major West Sumatra education university. Heritage to PTPG Batusangkar 1954; IKIP Padang 1965; converted UNP 1999. ~35,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (chartered as IKIP Semarang; converted UNNES 1999). Major Central Java education university. Founded 1965 as IKIP Semarang; converted UNNES 1999. ~30,000+ students. 8 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Sport Science

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as IKIP Surabaya; converted UNESA 1999). Major East Java education university in Surabaya. Founded 1964 as IKIP Surabaya; converted UNESA 1999. ~25,000+ students. 9 faculties.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as IKIP Yogyakarta; converted to UNY 1999). Major Yogyakarta education university. Founded 1964 as IKIP Yogyakarta; converted to UNY 1999. ~30,000+ students. 8 faculties. Major Yogyakarta teacher-training pipeline.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (East Nusa Tenggara public flagship; "Nusa Cendana" = "Sandalwood Island" referring to Timor sandalwood trade heritage). East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) public flagship in Kupang, West Timor. Founded 1 September 1962. 'NUSA CENDANA' = 'Sandalwood Island' in Indonesian — referring to Timor's historical sandalwood trade. ~15,000+ students. 11 faculties. Eastern Indonesia regional anchor. NTT borders East Timor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2018 (private university — recent founding). Recent West Java private university in Sukabumi. Founded 2018. ~5,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@unpad.ac.id

Phone

+62 22 8428 8888

Founded 1957 (chartered 11 September 1957 by Sukarno government; named after Padjadjaran Kingdom — Sundanese kingdom that ruled West Java 8th-16th centuries). Major West Java state university. Founded 11 September 1957. Named after PADJADJARAN KINGDOM (Pajajaran) — Sundanese Hindu kingdom that ruled West Java 8th-16th centuries (capital Pakuan Pajajaran near present-day Bogor). ~50,000+ students across Bandung main + Jatinangor campus + Pangandaran. 17 faculties. West Java regional flagship. Strong medical school + law + economics.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (Central Kalimantan public flagship). Central Kalimantan public flagship in Palangka Raya. Founded 10 November 1963. ~15,000+ students. Distinguished forestry + Dayak cultural studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1966 (private university named after Pancasila — Indonesia's 5-principle state ideology). Major Jakarta private university named after PANCASILA — Indonesia's 5-principle state ideology (Belief in One God, Just and Civilized Humanity, Unity of Indonesia, Democracy, Social Justice). Founded 28 October 1966. ~16,000+ students. 8 faculties. Distinguished pharmacy + engineering.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Anthropology

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2000 (chartered as second Papua public university serving West Papua region). West Papua public university in Manokwari. Founded 3 November 2000 (second Papua public university after Cenderawasih). ~8,000+ students. 9 faculties. West Papua / Bird's Head region anchor. Same Papua political-conflict context as UNCEN.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Anthropology

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1963 (Maluku public flagship; named after Pattimura — 19th-century Maluku resistance leader against Dutch). Maluku public flagship university in Ambon. Founded 23 April 1963. Named after PATTIMURA — 19th-century Maluku resistance leader who led 1817 rebellion against Dutch colonialism (executed by Dutch). Indonesian national hero. ~10,000+ students. 9 faculties. Distinguished marine sciences (given Maluku archipelago context).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1994 (founded by James Riady — Lippo Group founder; Christian-heritage private university; "Pelita Harapan" = "Light of Hope"). Major Christian-heritage private university. Founded 1994 by JAMES RIADY — Lippo Group founder (one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, also major in education and finance). 'PELITA HARAPAN' = 'Light of Hope' in Indonesian. ~13,000+ students at Karawaci main campus + multi-city satellites. Strong programmes in business, law, design, music, medicine.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1954 (chartered as Perguruan Tinggi Pendidikan Guru — PTPG; renamed IKIP Bandung 1963; converted to UPI 1999 — INDONESIA'S PREMIER teacher-education university). INDONESIA'S PREMIER TEACHER-EDUCATION UNIVERSITY. Heritage to PTPG 1954, IKIP (Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan / Teacher Training Institute) Bandung 1963. Converted to Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia 1999 as part of wider IKIP-to-university conversion across Indonesia. ~35,000+ students on Bumi Siliwangi main campus, Bandung. 8 faculties. Indonesia's most prestigious teacher-training pipeline.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1982 (Indonesia's premier private business school). Indonesia's premier private business school. Founded 1982 as Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Prasetiya Mulya by Indonesian business leaders. Granted university status 2015. ~3,500+ students (small selective). Strong PR + MBA programmes. Major Indonesian corporate leadership pipeline.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (Riau province state university; serves oil-and-gas heartland of Sumatra). Major Riau province state university in Pekanbaru. Founded 25 September 1962. Serves Riau — Indonesia's oil-and-gas production heartland. ~30,000+ students. 10 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (chartered as North Sulawesi public flagship; named after Sam Ratulangi — Minahasa nationalist + Indonesian independence figure). North Sulawesi public flagship in Manado. Founded 14 September 1961. Named after GERUNGAN SAUL SAMUEL JACOB RATULANGI ('Sam Ratulangi') — Minahasa nationalist, Indonesian independence proclamation signatory, first Governor of Sulawesi. ~25,000+ students. 11 faculties. Distinguished marine sciences (Sulawesi Sea context).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Education · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1955 (founded by Society of Jesus / Jesuits as PTPG Sanata Dharma; one of Indonesia's oldest Catholic universities; "Sanata Dharma" = "True Service" in Sanskrit-Indonesian). Indonesia's premier Jesuit Catholic university. Founded 17 December 1955 by SOCIETY OF JESUS (Jesuits) as Perguruan Tinggi Pendidikan Guru (PTPG) Sanata Dharma. 'SANATA DHARMA' = 'True Service' in Sanskrit-Indonesian blend. ~9,000+ students on Mrican + Paingan campuses. 8 faculties. Strong philosophy, theology, and education programmes (Ignatian pedagogy).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Arts & Humanities · Education · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1976 (chartered 11 March 1976 by Suharto; "Sebelas Maret" = "11th of March" commemorating Supersemar Order 1966 that transferred power from Sukarno to Suharto). Major Central Java state university in Surakarta (Solo). Founded 11 March 1976 by President Suharto. 'SEBELAS MARET' = '11th of March' in Indonesian — commemorating SUPERSEMAR (Surat Perintah Sebelas Maret — 11 March Order 1966) which transferred power from Sukarno to Suharto, foundational to Suharto's New Order regime. ~40,000+ students. 11 faculties. Distinguished Javanese cultural studies (Solo is centre of traditional Javanese court culture).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960 (chartered as Universitas Sriwijaya; named after Sriwijaya — 7th-13th-c maritime Buddhist empire centred in Palembang that dominated Southeast Asian trade). Major South Sumatra state university. Founded 29 October 1960. Named after SRIWIJAYA EMPIRE — 7th-13th-century maritime Buddhist empire centred in Palembang that dominated Southeast Asian sea trade and was a major Buddhist learning centre. ~30,000+ students across Palembang and Inderalaya campuses. 10 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1952 (chartered as Universitas Sumatera Utara — FIRST university in Sumatra). FIRST UNIVERSITY IN SUMATRA. Founded 4 June 1952 in Medan, capital of North Sumatra. ~50,000+ students. 14 faculties. Premier North Sumatra regional anchor for Batak + Malay communities.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (Aceh public flagship; named after Syiah Kuala / Abdurrauf as-Singkili — 17th-c Aceh Sufi scholar). Aceh's public flagship university. Founded 2 September 1961. Named after SYIAH KUALA / ABDURRAUF AS-SINGKILI (1615-1693) — 17th-century Aceh Sufi scholar who served the Acehnese Sultanate. ~30,000+ students. 13 faculties. CONTEXT: Heavily affected by 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami; rebuilt; serves Aceh's full-Sharia province.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1981 (Central Sulawesi public flagship; "Tadulako" = "war chief" in Kaili language). Central Sulawesi public flagship in Palu. Founded 14 August 1981. 'TADULAKO' = 'war chief' in Kaili language. ~30,000+ students. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Palu region devastated by 28 September 2018 magnitude 7.5 EARTHQUAKE + TSUNAMI + LIQUEFACTION (~4,300 killed); UNTAD campus and Palu generally heavily damaged; rebuilt.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (West Kalimantan public flagship; founded by local university foundation; nationalised 1963). West Kalimantan public flagship in Pontianak (Equator city — Equator monument marks city as straddling 0° latitude). Founded 1959 as private; nationalised 1963. ~25,000+ students. 9 faculties.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (founded by ethnic Chinese-Indonesian community in Jakarta). Major private university in Jakarta. Founded 1 October 1959 by ethnic Chinese-Indonesian community. Named after TARUMANAGARA — 4th-7th century Hindu kingdom in West Java (one of oldest Indian-influenced kingdoms in Indonesia). ~17,000+ students. 8 faculties. Among oldest Chinese-Indonesian-founded private universities.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1965 (chartered after Universitas Res Publica was confiscated by Suharto government following 1965 communist purge; one of Indonesia's LARGEST private universities). Major private university in Jakarta. Founded 29 November 1965 — IMMEDIATELY AFTER Universitas Res Publica was confiscated by Suharto government following the 1965-66 Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) purge. ~30,000+ students. 9 faculties. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: 12 May 1998 TRISAKTI SHOOTING — 4 Trisakti students killed by Indonesian security forces, sparking the protests that toppled Suharto 21 May 1998 (end of New Order regime). Trisakti is symbol of Indonesian Reformasi.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Veterinary Medicine · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT, National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) — established 1994 by Government Regulation; sole national accreditor for non-vocational HEIs in Indonesia, granting institutional accreditation grades (Unggul/Excellent, Baik Sekali/Very Good, Baik/Good) and programme-level accreditation. Operates under Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology). Plus parallel oversight: Kemenag (Ministry of Religious Affairs) regulates State Islamic Universities (UIN — Universitas Islam Negeri), State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), and State Islamic Colleges (STAIN); LAM-PTKes (independent accrediting agency for health professions). Indonesian HE classifications: Universitas (university — multi-disciplinary), Institut (institute — discipline-clustered), Sekolah Tinggi (high school — single discipline), Akademi (academy — professional certificate), Politeknik (polytechnic — vocational). Total ~4,500+ HEIs across these categories.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (Bali's public flagship; named after Udayana — 10th-century Bali king ancestor of Airlangga). Bali's public flagship university. Founded 29 September 1962. Named after KING UDAYANA — 10th-century Bali king whose son Airlangga (yes, same as UNAIR namesake) later unified East Java. ~25,000+ students on Bukit Jimbaran + Denpasar campuses. 13 faculties. Distinguished Balinese cultural studies + tropical tourism studies.