Multimedia Nusantara University

What Multimedia Nusantara University does

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) is a private Indonesian higher-education institution established in 2005 and operated under Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara, a foundation linked to the Kompas Gramedia media and publishing group. Headquartered at a single campus in Gading Serpong, Tangerang (Banten), UMN delivers ICT-oriented undergraduate (S1) programs across technology, business, communication, and design faculties, supplemented by vocational diploma tracks through its 2021 spin-off Multimedia Nusantara Polytechnic (MNP), a Magister Manajemen Teknologi program (tuition benchmarked at Rp 72.9M per student), and a newly launched S3 doctoral program in Management Technology.

The university's core product is multi-year tuition-bearing education, monetized via an annual admissions cycle with multiple entry pathways: the regular UMP track, the new RPL prior-learning recognition track for working professionals, and international admissions. Delivery is supported by a practitioner-faculty model drawing on the broader Kompas Gramedia media-tech ecosystem, and reinforced by Skystar Ventures (a 2013 startup incubator) and UMN Space / MNS (2025) as entrepreneurship and innovation layers. The go-to-market relies on a multi-city recruitment infrastructure with five representative offices and education-consultant partnerships across Indonesia.

In 2025-2026 UMN has pursued international accreditation aggressively, stacking QS Stars 4-Star, AUN-QA, FIBAA, ASIIN, and EFMD credentials alongside its domestic BAN-PT 'Unggul' rating, and entered a partnership with UNESCO on sustainable AI in education. The university does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount, or enrollment, which is a notable limitation for any PE/VC/M&A diligence and constrains the precision of the financial triangulation in this profile.

Name

Multimedia Nusantara University

Legal name

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

Website

https://umn.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) is a private Indonesian ICT-focused university, founded in 2005 under Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara (Kompas Gramedia group), offering undergraduate, graduate, vocational, and doctoral programs in technology, business, communication, and design at its Gading Serpong campus, with multi-city recruitment and an integrated startup-incubator ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• ICT university
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Banten

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs (Sarjana/Diploma): Semester-based tuition fees charged per student across S1 (Bachelor) and D3 (Diploma) programs. Fees vary by study program. International student tuition also charged in USD.
2. Tuition Fees - Graduate Programs (Magister/Doktor): Per-program tuition for S2 (Master) programs including Magister Manajemen Teknologi (Rp 72.9M), Magister Ilmu Komunikasi (Rp 75.6M), Magister Desain (Rp 81M), and S3 Doktor Manajemen Teknologi (Rp 147M). Charged per credit or total program.
3. Entrance/Registration Fees: One-time admission/registration fees charged to all incoming students. Domestic registration fee: Rp 100,000. Doctoral registration: Rp 600,000. International student registration: IDR 100,000 or USD 6.5.
4. Matrikulasi (Bridging) Fees: Mandatory bridging/orientation course fees for newly accepted students. Fees range from Rp 3,000,000 to Rp 5,000,000 depending on program.
5. Professional Education - Arsitektur Profesi (PPAr): Professional architecture program with differentiated fees for UMN architecture graduates vs external graduates. Total tuition Rp 35,500,000 for UMN alumni, Rp 58,500,000 for external graduates.
6. RPL (Rekognisi Pembelajaran Lampau) Fees: Prior Learning Recognition program charging per RPL credit unit (SKS) for both S1 PJJ Ilmu Komunikasi (Rp 100,000/RPL SKS + Rp 325,000/SKS) and S2 Magister Manajemen Teknologi (Rp 350,000/RPL SKS + Rp 1,350,000/SKS).
7. Visa and Document Services (International Students): Visa, study permit and document preparation fees for international students, approximately $710 one-time payment via bank transfer to UMN.
8. Dormitory Fees (International Students): Monthly dormitory charges for international students: approximately USD 115–160 per month, or annually with 8% discount. Collected separately from tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) is a private university that delivers higher education programs (S1 bachelor, D3 diploma, S2 master, S3 doctoral, and professional certification) with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integrated across all disciplines including engineering, informatics, business, communication, and arts & design. The university also operates UMN Online Learning (UOL) for distance education, Skystar Ventures for technopreneur incubation, and serves both domestic Indonesian students and international students through dedicated enrollment pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skystar Ventures: Business incubator under UMN to foster technopreneurship and startup ecosystem in Indonesia
• UMN Online Learning (UOL)
• UMN International
• Multimedia Nusantara Polytechnic (MNP)
• Multimedia Nusantara School (MNS)

Products and services

• Sarjana Artificial Intelligence (S1 AI) Program Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence emphasizing Sustainable AI, equipping students with technical AI abilities alongside ethics and social responsibility. Faculty: Engineering & Informatics. Launched April 2026.
• Sarjana Informatika (S1 Informatics) Program Bachelor's degree program in Informatics covering computer science fundamentals, software development, and information technology. Faculty: Engineering & Informatics.
• Doktor Manajemen Teknologi (D3 Doctoral Program in Management Technology)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of UMN students are employed before graduation as entrepreneurs or young professionals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Kompas GramediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKompas Gramedia is the parent company and founding sponsor of UMN through Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara. Provides financial backing, facilities, executive faculty, and internship/job placement pipelines for students. Students receive opportunities for job training at Kompas Gramedia units including Kompas newspaper, Gramedia Pustaka Utama publishers, Percetakan Gramedia printing, and Kompas.com online media.
• Skystar VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator established by UMN in 2013 to cultivate technopreneurs. Provides mentorship, funding, and ecosystem support for student and graduate startups. Vision is to drive startup ecosystem growth in Indonesia through experience-based education. Named Best Business Incubator by Kemenristekdikti in 2016.
• Multimedia Nusantara Polytechnic (MNP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational higher education institution established in 2021 by Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara. As part of Kompas Gramedia Group, MNP has active industry connections across media, retail, publishing, hospitality, manufacturing, events, property, and digital sectors. Part of the broader UMN educational ecosystem.
• Monash University (Indonesia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for master's degree articulation programs for UMN alumni. Facilitates guest lectures, internships, and research opportunities. Supports UMN's internationalization and globally connected academic community.
• UNESCO Regional Office in JakartamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMN strengthened strategic partnership with UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta in 2025 focused on education and sustainability collaboration. Aligns with UMN's commitment to SDGs and sustainable development in academic and non-academic activities.
• DQ LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital education and technology partner listed under UMN's business partner ecosystem. Part of the Multimedia Nusantara network supporting ICT-focused education initiatives.
• Multimedia Nusantara SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 educational institution under Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara. Part of the Multimedia Nusantara educational ecosystem from primary/secondary to higher education. Topping off ceremony for new building held in 2025 in Gading Serpong.
• 46 International Institutions (2023 partnerships)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2023, UMN partnered with 46 international institutions contributing to research across various Sustainable Development Goals. Partnerships include guest lectures, student exchange programs, internships, and joint research initiatives. These collaborations support UMN's goal of providing a globally connected academic community.
• KOICA - Silla UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development project partnership between KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) and Silla University with UMN as host. Located at 4irtc.umn.ac.id, supporting international training and cooperation programs.
• UMN Consulting (Multimedia Digital Nusantara)minorOthersPart of Multimedia Digital Nusantara ecosystem. Provides student consulting services and practical industry experience for UMN students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): ITB is Indonesia's premier technology and engineering public university. Comparable to UMN on the ICT/engineering program portfolio and several UMN faculty (e.g., Dean of Art & Design) being ITB alumni; serves as the public-sector quality benchmark UMN must differentiate against.
• Universitas Indonesia (UI): UI is Indonesia's top public research university and the benchmark for Indonesian higher education. Comparable to UMN as a competitor for the same top-tier Indonesian students (especially through UMN's UI-graduated faculty and Monash articulation), though UI operates at materially larger scale and lower price point.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): UGM is one of Indonesia's largest and oldest public universities with comprehensive program offerings. Comparable to UMN as a competitor for top Indonesian high-school graduates and as a benchmark for accreditation ('Unggul') and program breadth.

Direct peers

• Swiss German University (SGU): SGU is an Indonesian private university delivering internationally accredited programs with German/European/Swiss curriculum partnerships. Comparable to UMN on international program delivery, English-language instruction, and the international-student segment targeted by UMN International.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): UPH is a comprehensive private Indonesian university in Tangerang (adjacent to UMN) with multi-disciplinary programs and an active research output. Comparable on the Jabodetabek private-university competitive set, multi-faculty breadth, and target student demographic.
• Universitas Ciputra: Universitas Ciputra is an Indonesian private university in Surabaya with an explicit entrepreneurship focus and the Ciputra entrepreneurship incubator. Comparable to UMN on the technopreneur thesis (Skystar Ventures) and the ICT/business blend, though UMN is larger and Jabodetabek-based.
• Telkom University: Telkom University is a major Indonesian private university owned by Telkom Indonesia with strong engineering, informatics, and business programs. Comparable to UMN on ICT-led curriculum, large corporate backing (parent conglomerate), and competitive positioning for the same Indonesian undergraduate pool.
• Bina Nusantara University (Binus): Binus is Indonesia's largest private ICT-focused university with multiple campuses across Jabodetabek, Bandung, Malang, and Semarang. Directly comparable to UMN on the ICT-across-disciplines thesis, multi-campus model, and target student segment of urban Indonesian undergrads seeking tech/business degrees.

Regional players

• De La Salle University: De La Salle University is a leading Philippine private university with ICT, business, and engineering programs comparable to UMN's portfolio. Relevant as a regional benchmark for Southeast Asian private universities and a reference point for UMN's QS Asia and THE regional rankings.

Emerging players

• Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (BSI): UBSI is a growing Indonesian private university system with a strong IT/informatics focus and a multi-city campus footprint. Comparable to UMN on the ICT-focused program mix and Indonesia-wide recruitment, but positioned at a lower price point and broader vocational tilt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umn_serpong
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpTktHk-3x4M4d4XzM3fXgA
• Facebookfacebook.com/marketing.umn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitas-multimedia-nusantara
• Instagraminstagram.com/universitasmultimedianusantara
• TikToktiktok.com/@join.umn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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