Institut Teknologi Bandung

What Institut Teknologi Bandung does

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is Indonesia's oldest and most prestigious technology university, established in 1959 by President Ir. Sukarno as the country's first technical higher education institution. Operating as a public state university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri) under the Indonesian Ministry of Education, ITB delivers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral programs across engineering, science, mathematics, business, and design disciplines through four campuses: Ganesha (Bandung, headquarters), Jatinangor, Cirebon, and Jakarta. The university serves a broad base of domestic undergraduate students as its primary market, alongside graduate cohorts, international exchange students, government agencies, and corporate clients for executive education and workforce development.

ITB's core product portfolio spans educational delivery (Edunex e-learning platform, digital library, classroom instruction across 12+ faculties and schools), applied research capabilities (Josaphat Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory for InSAR geodetic analysis, battery research lab, hydrogen metallurgy initiatives), and institutional services (BPUDL endowment and business management, DKST science and technology zone, DRI research and innovation directorate, DPMK community service directorate, ITB Cyber Clinic). Proprietary technical capabilities include the 3D PVDF/Li₂CO₃ nanofiber network for lithium metal batteries (retaining 70% capacity after 200 cycles versus 60 for conventional), advanced proton exchange membranes for fuel cells achieving up to 2.078 W/cm² power density, and InSAR technology for millimeter-scale surface deformation monitoring.

ITB generates revenue through four primary streams: tuition and academic fees from Sarjana, Pascasarjana, Profesi, and Kelas Internasional programs; research grants and contracts with government agencies and industry partners (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ABB, GEM, SANY, PARAGONCORP); BPUDL-managed business activities and endowment fund returns; and donations (e.g., IDR 1.47 billion from YPM Salman). Distribution combines direct admissions via the official portal, four physical campuses, the Edunex digital learning platform, and an extensive international partner network spanning Asia and Australia. The university holds a strong intangible asset position through its QS WUR Top 100 by Subject 2026 ranking and Indonesia-first heritage, providing durable brand-driven demand for both domestic students and international partnership pipelines.

Name

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Legal name

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Website

https://itb.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Institut Teknologi Bandung is Indonesia's oldest and premier technology university, operating four campuses and delivering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across engineering, science, and technology disciplines to domestic students, international partners, and government and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH), Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering education
• Research university programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Technical higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: ITB generates revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including Sarjana, Pascasarjana, and Kelas Internasional programs. Fees vary by program level and type.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: ITB receives research funding from government agencies, international collaborations, and industry partners for collaborative research projects in areas including energy, manufacturing, and technology development.
3. Business Management and Endowment Fund: BPUDL (Badan Pengelola Usaha dan Dana Lestari) manages business activities and endowment funds to provide financial resources supporting education, research, and community services at ITB. The endowment fund distribution is managed annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is Indonesia's premier state research university delivering undergraduate (Sarjana), graduate (Pascasarjana), and professional (Profesi) degree programs across engineering, science, business, and technology disciplines through four campuses in Bandung, Jatinangor, Cirebon, and Jakarta. Beyond degree programs, ITB provides executive education, corporate workforce development, collaborative research services with industry partners, and community service programs. The university also operates an e-learning platform (Edunex), endowment fund management (BPUDL), and joint international graduate institutes with partners such as Central South University.

Product overview

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is Indonesia's premier engineering and technology university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties and schools. ITB's product portfolio includes educational platforms (Edunex for e-learning, Digital Library), research facilities (Josaphat Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory), community service directorates (DPMK for disaster response and social outreach), innovation support units (DKST for technology zones, DRI for research), business management (BPUDL for endowment funds), cybersecurity services (ITB Cyber Clinic), and educational technology (Laboratory of Education Games with AR-enabled board games). The institution operates across multiple campuses (Ganesha, Jatinangor, Cirebon, Jakarta) and maintains international partnerships for student exchange and collaborative research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SBM ITB (Sekolah Bisnis dan Manajemen): School of Business and Management at ITB offering business and management education programs
• FMIPA ITB (Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam)
• STEI ITB (Sekolah Teknik Elektro dan Informatika)
• FTTM ITB (Fakultas Teknik Pertambangan dan Perminyakan)
• SITH ITB (Sekolah Ilmu dan Teknologi Hayati)
• SF ITB (Sekolah Farmasi)
• FTSL ITB (Fakultas Teknik Sipil dan Lingkungan)
• FTMD ITB (Fakultas Teknik Mesin dan Dirgantara)
• FITB ITB (Fakultas Ilmu dan Teknologi Kebumian)
• SAPPK ITB (Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan, dan Pengembangan Kebijakan)
• FSRD ITB (Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain)
• BPUDL (Badan Pengelola Usaha dan Dana Lestari)
• DKST (Direktorat Kawasan Sains dan Teknologi)
• DPMK (Direktorat Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat dan Kealumnian)
• DRI (Direktorat Riset dan Inovasi)

Products and services

• Sarjana (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Bachelor's degree (Sarjana) programs for domestic Indonesian students across ITB's multiple faculties and schools, including engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, business, pharmacy, fine arts, and architecture.
• Pascasarjana (Graduate Degree Programs) Master's and doctoral degree programs for Indonesian and international students seeking advanced research capabilities and specialized academic qualifications across ITB's faculties.
• Profesi (Professional Certification Programs) Professional certification programs such as pharmacist (Sekolah Farmasi) and architect credentials for graduates seeking professional licensure in Indonesia.
• Kelas Internasional (International Class Programs) English-medium undergraduate and graduate programs designed for international students and domestic students seeking globally-oriented curricula.
• Executive Education and Workforce Development Programs Tailored executive development and workforce training courses for government agencies (Ministries of Education and Manpower), Bank Indonesia, and corporate clients across banking, energy, mining, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
• Joint Graduate Institute for Engineers Double degree graduate engineering program with Central South University (CSU) supported by GEM Co., Ltd. and SANY Group, integrating master's and doctoral-level training with industrial experience in new energy materials and green technology.
• Edunex E-Learning Platform Digital learning and distance education platform providing blended learning capabilities, online course delivery, and remote instruction tools for ITB students and faculty.
• Collaborative Research and Contract Services Contract research services for government agencies, international collaborators, and industry partners in areas including renewable energy, battery technology, geospatial analysis, disaster mitigation, and advanced manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lithium metal batteries retained over 70% of original capacity after 200 charging cycles vs. conventional batteries failing after 60 cycles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Murdoch UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026ITB and Murdoch University Australia strengthened collaboration in agrivoltaics research for Eastern Indonesia, working together on renewable energy development projects that combine agriculture and solar energy technology.
• YPM Salman ITBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026ITB received Rp1,470,000,000 in zakat and infaq donations from YPM Salman ITB for the Beasiswa Bantu Luluskan Anak Gajah scholarship program supporting student welfare and education access.
• From This Island and EBM ScitechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026ITB through Sekolah Farmasi collaborated with From This Island and EBM Scitech to strengthen research collaboration in natural cosmetic innovation using Indonesian native botanical ingredients through the From Lab to Market program.
• PT PARAGONCORPmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026FMIPA ITB and PT PARAGONCORP signed a cooperation agreement for student internship programs, industrial research, and product development collaboration, strengthening connections between academia and the cosmetics and consumer goods industry.
• Central South University (CSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026ITB and CSU, along with GEM Co., Ltd. and SANY Group, established Joint Graduate Institute for Engineers - a collaborative initiative integrating higher education and cross-country industrial experience for developing future engineers. The program focuses on double degree programs between ITB and CSU with industrial involvement from GEM and SANY.
• GEM Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026GEM Co., Ltd. participates in the Joint Graduate Institute for Engineers with ITB and CSU, providing industrial experience and research opportunities for Indonesian and Chinese engineering students at master's and doctoral levels in new energy materials and green technology.
• SANY GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026SANY Group collaborates with ITB and CSU in the Joint Graduate Institute for Engineers, contributing industrial expertise and technology experience for preparing future engineers. SANY's representatives participated in the signing ceremony alongside ITB's Rector and CSU's Vice Chair.
• PT Insan Bisnis dan Industri Manufaktur (IBIMA Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026ITB and IBIMA Indonesia signed an MoU for cooperation in education, research, community service, and sustainable industrial technology development at ITB's Rektorat.
• Southwest Jiaotong UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026ITB's Rector signed strategic cooperation with Southwest Jiaotong University's President to strengthen global collaboration in science and technology, including the Tianyou-Djuanda Excellent Engineers College initiative.
• Chiba UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026ITB students participated in EQUITY-World Class University outbound exchange program at Chiba University's Josaphat Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory (JMRSL) under Prof. Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo, focusing on geodetic research, InSAR surface monitoring, and tsunami risk assessment.
• Singapore Management University (SMU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026SMU established SMU Indonesia subsidiary to partner with Indonesian government agencies and institutions including ITB for co-developing executive development and future-ready skills courses in banking, energy, mining, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
• ABB MotionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026ABB Motion launched its ABB Goes to Campus initiative in Indonesia on February 12, 2026, partnering with five leading engineering universities (ITB, ITS, UII Yogyakarta, Universitas Trisakti, and Polban) to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs through workshops, knowledge-sharing, and product donations.
• IPB UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026IPB University leads an Advanced Digital Technology Consortium involving ITB and University of Indonesia to propose Generative AI and blockchain innovations for addressing inefficiencies in Indonesia's agromaritime logistics.
• Penerbit ErlanggaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ITB and Penerbit Erlangga held groundbreaking ceremony for Erlangga Telescope House at Bosscha Observatory to strengthen astronomy research and literacy in Indonesia.
• Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024XJTLU, founded by Xi'an Jiaotong University (China) and University of Liverpool (UK), established its official representative office in Indonesia in 2024. XJTLU has built partnerships with Indonesian institutions including Binus University, Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung, and Petra Christian University Surabaya to offer dual-degree programmes and serve Indonesia as its largest international market with approximately 700 enrolled students.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MHI and ITB extended their collaborative research agreement to focus on ammonia-based fuel applications for power generation, emphasizing safety and effectiveness in gas turbine systems. The partnership began with a memorandum of understanding in 2020 and was extended in 2022, aiming to support Indonesia's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2060.
• Bank IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank Indonesia partners with SMU Indonesia and ITB for co-developing executive development and future-ready skills courses across banking, energy, mining, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
• Ministry of Education and Manpower IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian government ministries partner with SMU Indonesia and ITB to strengthen talent pipeline and workforce employability in AI-driven economy, responding to youth unemployment challenges.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bina Nusantara University (Binus): Indonesia's leading private university with strong technology and engineering programs. XJTLU partnership peers include Binus, positioning it as a more commercial alternative to ITB for Indonesian students seeking international pathways.

Direct peers

• Universitas Indonesia: Indonesia's flagship public research university and ITB's primary domestic competitor for top students and faculty. Comparable as a comprehensive public research university with engineering and technology programs serving Indonesian talent.
• Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS): Indonesian technology university and ITB's closest engineering-focused peer. Co-participates in ABB's five-university campus initiative and competes for engineering students in Indonesia.
• Chiba University: ITB's research collaboration peer in the EQUITY-World Class University program. Specifically partners on InSAR technology, geodetic research, and disaster risk assessment through the Josaphat Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada: Top Indonesian public research university with broad academic programs including engineering. Competes with ITB for national research funding, top student recruitment, and government partnerships.
• Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU): ITB's direct international partnership peer with explicit partnership agreements for student exchanges and double degree programs. Operates as a Chinese-British university with strong Indonesia recruitment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's oldest and most prestigious university, serving as a Southeast Asian peer for ITB in regional rankings and research benchmarks. Comparable as a comprehensive public research university in ASEAN.
• Universiti Malaya: Malaysia's top research university and ITB's peer in ASEAN rankings and regional student recruitment. Comparable as a comprehensive public research university with strong STEM programs.
• National University of Singapore (NUS): Premier Asian research university and a top-ranked global institution. Serves as a benchmark for ITB's international partnerships and competes for top Indonesian students seeking overseas education.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU): Top Asian research-intensive technology university that ITB can be benchmarked against in QS and THE rankings. Represents the regional peer ITB aspires to compete with for global engineering research recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institut-teknologi-bandung
• Instagraminstagram.com/itb
• Xx.com/itbofficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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