What Universitas Pelita Harapan does

Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) is a private Christ-centered university in Indonesia, established in 1994 and operated by Yayasan Universitas Pelita Harapan, a non-profit foundation affiliated with the broader Lippo Group ecosystem. Headquartered in Lippo Village, Tangerang, the institution delivers holistic, faith-integrated higher education from diploma through doctoral levels across 17+ faculties including Medicine, Law, Economics and Business, Information Technology, Design, Music, Psychology, Hospitality & Tourism, Health Sciences, Education, Nursing, and a recently launched Faculty of Artificial Intelligence. It operates a multi-campus footprint spanning the main Lippo Village campus, regional campuses in Medan and Surabaya, UPH College, and a UPH Learning Hub in Cikarang.

UPH's core product is multi-tier academic programming (Sarjana/S1 undergraduate, Pascasarjana/S2-S3 graduate, Diploma/Sarjana Terapan, specialist, and professional tracks) supported by dual-degree and student-exchange pathways with 30+ international partner universities across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Its underlying technology stack includes a Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) digital system and virtual learning infrastructure; supplementary services include the UPH Personality Quiz, SparkLabs Incubation, an Investment Gallery, a Psychological Center, an on-campus dormitory (MYC Residence), Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (professional certification body), and a Green Campus sustainability initiative under Rector Regulation No. 010/2021.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-recurring: UPH generates the majority of its revenue through academic fees across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, supplemented by Kelas Karyawan (corporate employee class) B2B contracts handled via a dedicated Corporate Relations function. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct admissions offices, international student recruitment, corporate partnerships, education fairs, and multi-channel brand activity (UPH Festival, Instagram, official website, email). Customer segments span undergraduate students (primary), graduate students, working professionals, and international students. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by faculty and program level.

Name

Universitas Pelita Harapan

Legal name

Yayasan Universitas Pelita Harapan

Website

https://uph.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universitas Pelita Harapan is a private Christ-centered Indonesian university, founded 1994, delivering diploma-to-doctoral programs across 17+ faculties at multi-campus locations (Lippo Village, Medan, Surabaya) with 30+ international dual-degree partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Christian higher education
• Professional certification programs
• Dual degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangerang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: UPH generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Fee structures vary by faculty and program level (Diploma, Sarjana Terapan, Sarjana, Magister, Doktoral).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universitas Pelita Harapan is a private Christ-centered university that delivers higher education programs ranging from Diploma (D3/D4) and Sarjana Terapan through Sarjana (S1), Magister (S2), Doktoral (S3), and Specialist professional tracks. Instruction is delivered across 16+ faculties and schools at its Lippo Village main campus, plus regional campuses in Medan and Surabaya, supplemented by online learning and international dual-degree pathways. The university pairs academic instruction with foundational Christian worldview courses, student support services (psychological, investment gallery, incubation), and on-campus facilities such as a teaching hospital and dormitory.

Product overview

Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) is a Christ-centered private university in Indonesia operating across multiple campuses (Lippo Village Main Campus, Medan, Surabaya, and UPH College) with a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and support services. Its core academic offerings are structured as a multi-level portfolio spanning undergraduate (Sarjana/S1), graduate (Magister/S2), doctoral (Doktoral/S3), diploma/sarjana terapan (D3/D4), specialist, and professional programs across 16 faculties and multiple schools. Complementary offerings include the Center for Foundational Education (CFE) providing compulsory Christ-centered foundational courses, a Personality Quiz tool for prospective students, SparkLabs Incubation for entrepreneurship, Investment Gallery for financial literacy, and Bahasa Indonesia courses for international students. UPH also operates specialized facilities including the Green Campus sustainability initiative (covering energy, water, waste, and green building management), the SDGs UPH program aligning with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, UPH Learning Center, MYC Residence dormitory, Psychological Center, and a professional certification body (Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi). The recently launched Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (March 2025) extends UPH's portfolio into AI education for Indonesia's digital economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPH Medan: Regional campus located in Medan, Indonesia
• UPH Surabaya
• UPH College
• UPH Learning Center (Pelita Learning Hub)
• Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP)

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Sarjana) Sarjana (S1) bachelor degree programs delivered across faculties including Design, Music, Social and Political Science, Science and Technology, Economics and Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Medicine, Hospitality & Tourism, Law, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Designed for first-degree students seeking a Christ-centered academic experience.
• Graduate Programs (Pascasarjana) Magister (S2) and Doktoral (S3) graduate degree programs across disciplines including Management, Communication, International Relations, Law, Medicine, Hospital Management, Education, and Civil Engineering. Targeted at advanced students and professionals pursuing research credentials or career advancement.
• Professional and Specialist Programs Professional and specialist tracks including the Anesthesiology & Intensive Therapy Specialist Program (pioneered in Indonesia) and the Kelas Karyawan Employee Class program for working professionals. Designed for practitioners seeking specialist credentials or employed adults continuing education.
• Diploma and Sarjana Terapan Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Teachers College UPH celebrated 20 years of operation in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sunway UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026UPH received a delegation from Sunway University to strengthen relations and explore opportunities for global education collaboration. The visit aims to enhance academic exchange and potential joint programs.
• Xiamen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026UPH strengthened its global network through membership in UCMSR and strategic partnership with Xiamen University. This collaboration supports international academic exchange and research opportunities.
• National University of SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program to Singapore with credit transfer system that enhances academic quality and graduate outcomes at UPH.
• RMIT UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH Faculty of Communication Sciences and Faculty of Economics (Accounting, Management & Marketing) students can earn dual degrees, improving job prospects at foreign companies in their field of study.
• Newcastle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational class students in Food Technology at UPH have the opportunity to earn Dual Degrees from Newcastle University with international exposure.
• Murdoch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with UPH Faculty of Law, including dual degree programs producing qualified graduates.
• Chung Yuan Christian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership facilitating student and faculty exchanges between the two institutions.
• International University of JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH lecturers, staff, and students have opportunities for exchanges, research, training, and various other academic activities.
• Kyungsung UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent and lecturer exchanges contribute to expanding networks, insights, and improving quality of graduates and academics at UPH.
• Handong Global UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith MoU at university level, lecturers and students have opportunities for exchanges, joint research, joint publications, sharing of course materials, and short-term academic programs.
• Incheon National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough visits by lecturers and students to partner universities, both institutions can expand networks and exposure internationally.
• Kyunghee UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration at university level includes student exchange with credit transfer system.
• Soongsil UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany UPH students participating in exchange programs to Soongsil demonstrates high interest in Korean culture.
• Sungkyunkwan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH student exchange program with credit transfer system benefits.
• University of UlsanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchanges to improve quality through exposure and international experience.
• Seoul National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in student exchange program.
• Shinshu UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral MoU for academic cooperation.
• Hanyang UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership.
• Tunku Abdul Rahman University CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration including student and lecturer exchanges, academic materials, joint research, and participation in various international activities.
• Asia Pacific University of Technology & InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH students have opportunities to take online courses in Data Science and Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence offered by APU with credit transfer system.
• La Trobe UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in student exchange and dual degree programs.
• International College of Hotel ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in dual degree programs for hospitality management students.
• Ilmenau University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange particularly for UPH Faculty of Communication Sciences students to broaden perspectives, networks, and cultural exchange between Indonesia and Germany.
• LCC International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH student exchanges with LCC expand understanding of teaching systems and Indonesian-Lithuanian culture. Students and staff can study abroad with financial support from scholarships.
• Rotterdam Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH students have opportunities to study in Rotterdam with free tuition and funded accommodation.
• Hotel Institute of MontreuxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hospitality management education.
• International Hotel Management InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hospitality management education.
• University of LeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership.
• Amsterdam University of Applied ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange with Study Program Management.
• Biola UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange with credit transfer system that expands perspectives, networks, and provides learning experience with international standards. Similar benefits expected from Manuscript Extension collaboration through student exchange with credit transfer from UPH to Biola.
• Corban UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPH Education Study Program implements academic material exchanges. Student exchange with credit transfer system provides added value for Christian students at UPH. Dual degrees also awarded to Faculty of Education graduates.
• Samford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough various academic activities that have taken place, UPH has gained international exposure and improved academic quality through student and faculty exchanges.
• Covenant CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership.
• Dordt CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActuarial student exchanges and research collaboration with NSF Grant.
• Calvin CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership.
• Indonesia Cyber Education InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICE Institute is a digital platform for quality online courses, accredited by the Indonesian Ministry of Education. ICE Institute supports quality education from various universities and maintains online learning quality in Indonesia. Through ICE Institute, students can choose the right online courses to enhance their careers in the industry 4.0 era.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW): Christian private university in Salatiga with multi-faculty programs and Reformed theological roots. Closely comparable to UPH in mission, values framework, and breadth of undergraduate/graduate offerings targeting Indonesia's Christian student population.
• Telkom University: Large private university in Bandung focused on engineering, IT, and business, backed by the Telkom Indonesia corporate ecosystem. Comparable in scale, multi-campus footprint, and corporate-tied governance to UPH.
• Universitas Parahyangan (UNPAR): Catholic private university in Bandung with engineering, law, business and economics faculties. Comparable to UPH in faith-affiliated positioning and comprehensive program offering for urban middle-class students.
• Bina Nusantara University (BINUS): Indonesia's largest private university group, headquartered near Jakarta. BINUS offers comparable comprehensive multi-faculty programs, international dual-degree partnerships, and corporate education programs, directly competing with UPH for the same Indonesian middle-class student segment.
• Universitas Atma Jaya: Catholic private university in Jakarta with comprehensive faculties spanning business, law, medicine and engineering. Competes with UPH for urban middle-class families seeking faith-affiliated private higher education in Greater Jakarta.
• Universitas Trisakti: Major Jakarta-based private university with strong medicine, law, and engineering faculties. Comparable scale and program breadth to UPH, competing for similar metropolitan professional-class students.
• Universitas Kristen Petra: Christian private university in Surabaya offering engineering, business, design and English-language programs. Most direct Christ-centered peer to UPH in Indonesia, competing for the same faith-affiliated student demographic in East Java.
• Ciputra University: Surabaya-based private university founded on entrepreneurial education philosophy with strong business, medicine, and hospitality programs. Comparable to UPH in regional multi-campus model and corporate-ecosystem ties.
• Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya): Private university in East Java with comprehensive faculties including pharmacy, engineering, and business. Directly comparable to UPH Surabaya campus in regional private higher education positioning.

Emerging players

• Sampoerna University: Jakarta-based private university with US-style liberal arts curriculum and strong English-language instruction. Competes with UPH for internationally-oriented Indonesian families seeking American-style education credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/uph.edu
• Xx.com/uphimpactslives

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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