University of Indonesia

What University of Indonesia does

University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia, UI) is a public state university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri) under the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Culture, with origins dating to 1849 that make it the oldest higher education institution in Indonesia and one of the oldest in Asia. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 17 faculties through a community-led admissions pipeline (SIPENMARU), national and international recruitment via its International Services office, and a digital learning layer built on Moodle 4.4 that serves more than 55,900 learners. Instruction and research are delivered from two main campuses — a primary campus in Depok, West Java (Kampus Baru Depok) and a secondary Jakarta campus at Salemba — supported by student housing, a library holding approximately 1.5 million collections, the Makara Art Center, sports facilities, and a wholly-owned university hospital (Rumah Sakit Universitas Indonesia, RSUI) operating under a Green Hospital concept.

Revenue is generated from multiple, partially disclosed streams: student tuition and educational fees across the 17 faculties (annual billing cycle), endowment and philanthropic contributions managed through the Dana Abadi and UInvest vehicle, and applied research services such as economic and social studies delivered through the LPEM FEB UI research institute. UI also monetizes its brand globally as the publisher of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, which benchmarked 1,745 institutions across 105 countries in the most recent cycle, and is publicly mandated by President Prabowo's directive to reach the top 100 of global university rankings.

The institution is actively building a partnership-led growth stack spanning semiconductor workforce development with Arm Limited and Danantara, defense and national-security cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and TNI, executive and dual-degree programs with Singapore Management University (SMU Indonesia), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, McGill University, and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, applied sustainability work with Pertamina Geothermal Energy and IDPRO on geothermal-powered green data centers, and consortium-level AI and blockchain research with IPB University and ITB for agromaritime modernization. Governance is anchored in a Rector-led structure (currently Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU) operating alongside the Senate Akademik, Majelis Wali Amanat, and Dewan Guru Besar, with no private equity, venture capital ownership, or stock exchange listing.

Name

University of Indonesia

Legal name

Universitas Indonesia

Website

https://ui.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

University of Indonesia is Indonesia's oldest state university (founded 1849), delivering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 17 faculties to 55,900+ learners from two campuses in Depok and Jakarta, and generating revenue from tuition, an endowed philanthropy fund, and applied research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• University degree programs
• Graduate and doctoral studies
• Professional faculty education

Headquarters

HQ city

Depok

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across 17 faculties for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
2. Endowment Fund and Philanthropy: Charity events and endowment fund donations to support scholarships and Tri Dharma (education, research, community service)
3. Research Services: LPEM FEB UI conducts economic impact studies and research that generates revenue and partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Indonesia is Indonesia's oldest public research university, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral academic programs across 17 faculties through its Depok and Salemba campuses. The university delivers degree education, research and innovation outputs published via UI Journals (Scholarhub), and a portfolio of student services including the UI Library, student housing, healthcare via RSUI, sports and arts facilities, and career development. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and educational fees, supplemented by endowment philanthropy and research services.

Product overview

University of Indonesia (UI) operates as a comprehensive research university offering academic education and research services through its 17 faculties. The institution provides a portfolio of student-facing services including the UI Library with approximately 1.5 million collections, student accommodation at UI Residence, healthcare services through RSUI (the first Green Hospital concept university hospital in Indonesia), and sports/recreation facilities including SOR UI and UI Stadium. The university also maintains cultural facilities like Makara Art Center (MAC UI) for arts performances and exhibitions, student activity centers (Pusgiwa UI), and career development services through CDC UI. Research and innovation are supported through UI Journals (Scholarhub) platform and Research Roadmap initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. The university organizes campus events including UI Green Marathon and UI Open Days for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UI Library (Perpustakaan UI) The main library of University of Indonesia serving as a primary support unit for learning, teaching, and research, with approximately 1.5 million collections stored at the UI Library and various faculty libraries. It supports the academic community across all 17 faculties.
• UI Residence (Asrama Mahasiswa UI) Student housing at University of Indonesia designed to support comfort, security, and living needs of students with adequate facilities and structured management.
• RSUI (Rumah Sakit Universitas Indonesia) University Hospital of Indonesia, the first Green Hospital Concept university hospital in Indonesia with patient safety-oriented design, located in the Health Sciences Cluster (RIK) complex. Operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary supporting clinical education.
• Makara Art Center (MAC UI) Arts center building near Lake Kenanga UI built to serve as a venue for art performances and exhibitions for students and the general public, featuring acoustic equipment, gallery space for approximately 100 large paintings, and rooftop viewing.
• Pusgiwa UI (Pusat Kegiatan Mahasiswa) Student Activity Center building with eight floors used for student activities and university staff offices, designed as a green building with energy efficiency and accessibility features.
• SOR UI (Sarana Olahraga) Multi-sport facilities including indoor halls with futsal, basketball, and volleyball courts, supporting extra-curricular activities and sports achievements for the academic community.
• Career Development Center (CDC UI) Career center at University of Indonesia providing career development services and resources for students and alumni.
• UI Journals (Scholarhub) University of Indonesia's journal publishing platform providing access to research outputs from UI academics.
• Research Roadmap UI's research roadmap providing strategic direction for research and innovation activities aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research outputs aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026XJTLU established official representative office in Indonesia in 2024. Built partnerships with Indonesian institutions including Binus University, Universitas Indonesia, ITB, and Petra Christian University Surabaya for dual-degree programmes.
• Indonesia Defense Ministry and TNIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto met with UI Rector Heri Hermansyah to discuss establishing special international classes at Faculty of Social and Political Sciences for Defense Ministry and Indonesian National Armed Forces. Expanding MoU cooperation across multiple faculties.
• Singapore Management University (SMU) IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026SMU established SMU Indonesia as a subsidiary to strengthen Indonesia's talent pipeline. Partners with Indonesian institutions including UI, UGM, and ITB to co-develop executive development and future-ready skills courses across banking, energy, mining, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
• McGill University (with Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation donating US$12.8 million to establish UAE-Indonesia Future Leaders Program at McGill. Five-year initiative mobilizing expertise across sustainability, engineering, health, and teacher education. Partnership with UI and Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
• Arm Limited (with Danantara)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara and UK-based semiconductor firm Arm signed strategic technology capacity building agreement to train 15,000 Indonesian engineers in chip design technology. Government allocated initial US$150 million for national semiconductor ecosystem. UI is among the supporting Indonesian universities.
• Binus UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for international student exchange and double degree programs
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for international student exchange and double degree programs
• Petra Christian University SurabayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for international student exchange and double degree programs
• LPEM FEB UI (Institute for Economic and Social Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute at UI conducted economic impact study on fintech lending platform AdaKami, estimating USD 411-649 million contribution to Indonesia's GDP
• Maastricht UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research study on GPT-4o improving clinical reasoning by up to 18% across Indonesia, Kenya, and Netherlands involving 249 physicians
• Aga Khan University Hospital NairobiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research study on GPT-4o clinical reasoning improvements
• PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UI's School of Engineering to develop Indonesia's first geothermal-powered green data centers supporting the growing digital industry while reducing carbon emissions
• Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization (IDPRO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on geothermal-powered green data center development
• IPB UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Digital Technology Consortium involving IPB, UI, and ITB proposing Generative AI and blockchain solutions for agromaritime logistics modernization toward Agromaritime 5.0
• Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Digital Technology Consortium for agromaritime digital innovation

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Indonesia's leading public technology-focused research university, listed alongside UI as a core partner in the Advanced Digital Technology Consortium, government semiconductor training, and Tanoto Student Exchange. Direct peer on admissions, rankings, and research funding competition.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): Another top Indonesian public research university and SMU Indonesia partner. Competes head-to-head with UI on national rankings, faculty recruitment, and government funding allocations, with comparable faculty breadth and history.
• Binus University: Indonesia's largest private university and XJTLU partner for double-degree programs. Competes with UI on international student enrollment and English-language programs, particularly in business and computing.
• IPB University: Public agricultural and life-sciences-focused research university partnering with UI in the Advanced Digital Technology Consortium for Agromaritime 5.0. Comparable scale and government backing; competes on research output and STEM enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• National University of Singapore (NUS): Top-ranked Asian public research university that serves as the benchmark for UI's top-100 global ranking ambition. Comparable comprehensive research structure and attracts top Indonesian students and faculty.
• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's oldest and most prestigious public research university. Strong regional peer for undergraduate enrollment scale, government backing, and historical brand equity comparable to UI's 1849 founding.
• McGill University: Partner in the UAE-Indonesia Future Leaders Program with US$12.8M from the Khalifa Foundation. Comparable comprehensive research scale and serves as the benchmark for UI's internationalization and research collaboration ambitions.
• Tsinghua University: Top-ranked Asian public research university and global comparator for UI's top-100 ambition. Comparable state backing, research output scale, and ability to attract top domestic talent; sets the ceiling for what an Asian public research university can achieve.

Regional players

• Universitas Malaya: Malaysia's flagship public research university and historical competitor for top Indonesian students in the region. Comparable multi-faculty research structure and government backing in a competing ASEAN economy.

Emerging players

• Singapore Management University (SMU): Singapore-based partner via SMU Indonesia, co-developing executive development courses across banking, energy, mining, and infrastructure. Comparable in business/management focus and an active competitor for executive education revenue in Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univ_indonesia
• Facebookfacebook.com/ui.ac.id
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-indonesia-13054

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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