Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences

What Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences does

i3L University is a private higher education institution in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2014 and reorganized as a university in May 2026. It operates two schools — the School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) and the School of Business and Management (SBM) — offering seven undergraduate programs (Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, International Business Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship), one master's program (Master in Biomanagement), and one professional program (Pharmacist Professional/Apoteker). It is led by Rector Katherine, S.T., Ph.D., with Vice Rector Sanjaya Mulya Waani overseeing institutional development.

The institution's technology and research footprint centers on the i3L Analysis Center (IAC), which houses the Skinovation cosmetic testing center (offering in-vitro, in-vivo, sensory, and safety testing with multi-probe analyzers), the Food Innovation Centre, the Chromatography Centre, and the AI Center for Health & Innovation. i3L maintains international academic partnerships with 20+ universities including double-degree programs with the Australian National University (2+2 Biotechnology) and the University of Dundee (3+1), plus IISMA-funded student mobility to partners such as NTU, KTH, UC Davis, Osaka, and Michigan State. Industry partnerships span PT Kalbe Farma, PT ParagonCorp, PT Dexa Medica, and Sartorius.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across all programs, with auxiliary income from Skinovation's commercial testing services to Indonesian cosmetics and pharma clients, endowment fund donations, and government research grants (PKM, Katalis, LPDP). Recruitment is direct-to-consumer via the i3L.ac.id website, online admission portal, WhatsApp-based admissions, open houses, and the iCS high school competition series that engaged ~600 students across 20 cities in 2026.

Name

Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences

Legal name

Yayasan Scientia Internasional Indonesia

Website

https://i3l.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

i3L University is a private Jakarta-based higher education institution offering interdisciplinary life sciences and business programs across undergraduate, master's, and professional tracks, supported by an in-house commercial cosmetic testing center (Skinovation) and global double-degree partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety Auditing & Inspection Services (GFSI/Third-Party Audits) (AFALAAAB), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Life sciences research
• Cosmetic testing services
• University degree programs
• Contract research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Timur

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Seven undergraduate programs (Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, International Business Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship) generate revenue through per-student tuition and fees. Scholarship support available through endowment fund and government programs.
2. Tuition Fees - Master's Program: Master's in Biomanagement program generates revenue through graduate-level tuition. Students may be funded through LPDP scholarships or international mobility awards.
3. Professional Pharmacist Program: Pharmacist Professional (Apoteker) program charges professional program fees for the post-graduate pharmacy qualification.
4. Research & Testing Services: The i3L Analysis Center (IAC) generates revenue through commercial testing services including cosmetic safety and efficacy testing, food analysis, sensory testing, and chromatography services provided to external brands and companies.
5. Endowment Fund Donations: i3L operates an endowment fund accepting donations to support student research grants and institutional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

i3L University is a private higher education institution in Jakarta, Indonesia that delivers interdisciplinary undergraduate, master's, and professional programs across life sciences (Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition) and business (International Business Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Master in Biomanagement). It also operates commercial research and testing services through its i3L Analysis Center, including cosmetic testing (Skinovation), food analysis, and chromatography, sold to corporate clients.

Product overview

i3L University is a higher education institution that operates as a unified platform offering interdisciplinary life sciences and business education. The institution comprises two schools: the School of Business & Management (SBM) and the School of Health & Life Sciences (SHLS). Under these schools, i3L offers seven undergraduate programs (Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, International Business Management, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship), one master's program (Master in Biomanagement), and one professional program (Pharmacist Professional/Apoteker). Beyond academic programs, i3L operates research and analysis centers including the Skinovation Center (cosmetic testing), Food Innovation Centre, Chromatography Centre, and AI Center for Health & Innovation. The institution also provides double degree pathways with international partners including Australian National University (ANU) and University of Dundee. The research centers offer commercial services including custom testing, efficacy testing, safety testing, formulation services, and professional training for the cosmetic and food industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skinovation: An innovative cosmetic testing center in Indonesia offering customizable, science-driven solutions combining sensory studies, modern multi-probe analyzer, and cutting-edge in vitro testing to help cosmetic brands validate their claims.
• School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS)
• School of Business and Management (SBM)
• BRIGHT Program
• i3L Competition Series (iCS)

Products and services

• Biomedicine Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 i3L students selected as IISMA 2024 awardees for international student mobility programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Australian National University (ANU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026i3L University and ANU signed an agreement for a Double Degree Program in Biotechnology using a 2+2 scheme. Students spend initial two years at i3L Jakarta, then transfer to ANU to complete their degree. The partnership also includes potential guest lectures by ANU academics, internships, undergraduate thesis placements, and participation in the Future Research Talent (FRT) Program.
• SartoriusmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Sartorius and i3L University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen biopharma workforce development in Southeast Asia, supporting training and development in biopharmaceutical sciences.
• University of DundeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L and University of Dundee offer a 3+1 Double Degree Program where students complete three years at i3L and their final year at Dundee. PowerTalk sessions featuring Dundee faculty (Drug Discovery Unit, malaria pathogenesis, biofilm formation, microglia research) are regularly hosted at i3L, strengthening academic collaboration.
• PT Kalbe Farma TbkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Kalbe Farma attended i3L's 12th Dies Natalis and Grand Launching ceremony as a university transformation celebration guest. Corporate Regulatory, Quality & Manufacturing Director Nurul Yusuf delivered congratulatory remarks, indicating an ongoing industry-academia relationship.
• PT ParagonCorpmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead of Strategic Regulatory Business Partner at ParagonCorp attended i3L's 12th Dies Natalis celebration, signaling an industry partnership. ParagonCorp is also listed as a partner company of Skinovation at the i3L Analysis Center.
• SkinproffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company of Skinovation cosmetic testing center at i3L Analysis Center, providing collaborative research and testing services.
• Scarlett WhiteningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company of Skinovation cosmetic testing center at i3L Analysis Center.
• BPK (Berdikari Parfum Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company of Skinovation cosmetic testing center at i3L Analysis Center.
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L hosted an online scientific session with Dr. Eugene Ong from USM on Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), introducing students to its discovery, development, and applications in biological research.
• National Changhua University of Education (NCUE), TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCUE delegations visited i3L to explore collaboration opportunities, introducing immersion and exchange programs for i3L students.
• Monash University, AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L University held a meeting with Monash University representatives to strengthen academic collaboration in research and student mobility.
• University of Western Australia (UWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWA School of Molecular Sciences visited i3L for discussions on student mobility, joint research projects, and curriculum enhancement. Prof. Peter Arthur led the delegation and conducted an exclusive information session on molecular sciences and innovation.
• Deakin University, AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L hosted Deakin University representatives to explore collaborative opportunities in student mobility programs, research, and global learning experiences.
• Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTsinghua SIGS representative visited i3L campus to explore master pathways and research collaboration opportunities.
• IPB UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy visit from IPB University to i3L exploring collaborative opportunities between the institutions.
• AgroParisTechminorStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L hosted AgroParisTech for a two-day educational visit, strengthening international academic collaborations.
• University of Wolverhampton, UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Wolverhampton visited i3L for academic collaboration discussions.
• IRD France (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement)minorStrategic or Co-development Partneri3L University hosted Dr. Pierre-Olivier Maquart from IRD France to strengthen research collaboration between French and Indonesian institutions.
• Cagayan University, PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit from Cagayan University and Department of Science & Technology to i3L campus, exploring international academic collaboration.
• Taylor's University, MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor's University visited i3L campus for institutional collaboration discussions.
• UniLaSalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniLaSalle visited i3L campus for academic collaboration discussions.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUSS visited i3L to explore global collaboration opportunities.
• XJTLU Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXJTLU Business School visited i3L to expand academic collaboration discussions.
• University College Dublin (UCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCD visited i3L to explore academic collaboration and share personalized nutrition insights.
• Generasi Energi BersihminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for iCS 2026 competition, contributing session 'Empowering Young Innovators to Drive Real Change' during semifinals. Representatives Rosiana Agustin and Izzatia Zikra Wahyuni participated as judges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with strong presence in cosmetics, food, and life-sciences testing across Asia. Comparable to i3L's Skinovation and IAC commercial testing arm, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• BINUS University: One of Indonesia's largest private universities, offering broad STEM, business, and creative programs. Competes with i3L for Indonesian students seeking private, industry-aligned education but at significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Pelita Harapan University (UPH): Large private Indonesian comprehensive university with international collaborations. Overlaps with i3L on private-sector STEM and business programs but at much larger enrollment and broader disciplinary coverage.
• Esa Unggul University: Jakarta-area private university with a notable health-sciences focus (pharmacy, public health, nutrition). Comparable to i3L on Indonesian private health-sciences education but with a broader and more established program portfolio.

Direct peers

• Sampoerna University: Jakarta-based private university with a US-style liberal arts curriculum and strong international faculty. Comparable to i3L in being a small, premium-priced private Indonesian institution reliant on international partnerships to differentiate from larger domestic competitors.
• Swiss German University (SGU): Private Indonesian university with German-international academic model focused on engineering, life sciences, and applied technology. Comparable to i3L's positioning as a niche, internationally-flavored STEM-focused institution serving Indonesian students.
• Universitas Ciputra: Private Indonesian university with an entrepreneurship and innovation focus. Comparable to i3L in being a smaller, niche-positioned private institution integrating business and applied science programs.
• Pradita University: Smaller private Indonesian university positioned around science, technology, and interdisciplinary programs. Comparable to i3L as a recent, niche private entrant competing against larger established peers on innovation and industry relevance.

Regional players

• University of Nottingham Malaysia: International branch campus of a UK research university in Malaysia with biosciences and pharmacy programs. Comparable to i3L's model of using international parent-institution credibility to attract Southeast Asian students into life-sciences programs.
• James Cook University Singapore: Australian branch campus in Singapore focused on science, biomedical, and environmental programs. Comparable to i3L's positioning as a cross-border life-sciences provider in Southeast Asia competing for premium domestic STEM students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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