Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya

Name

Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya

Legal name

Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya

Website

https://uwks.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

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

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Private university
• Undergraduate programs
• International student mobility
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Surabaya

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Private university generating revenue from student tuition fees across undergraduate and graduate programs including Faculty of Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Economics and Business, Social and Political Sciences, Teacher Training and Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Fees vary by faculty as indicated on the biaya kuliah (tuition) page.
2. International Student Programs: Revenue from hosting international students through KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship, Darmasiswa, Summer Course, and student exchange programs with 52 overseas universities across 23 countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya (UWKS) is a private university in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, delivering higher education programs at undergraduate, postgraduate (master's), and diploma levels across seven faculties: Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Economics and Business, Social and Political Sciences, Teacher Training and Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. The university also operates a portfolio of international student mobility, scholarship, and language programs through its Badan Kerja Sama dan Urusan Internasional (BKUI) office, partnering with 52 overseas universities across 23 countries.

Product overview

Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya (UWKS) operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem consisting of the central institutional website (uwks.ac.id), an e-learning LMS (elearning.uwks.ac.id), an academic portal (akademik.uwks.ac.id), an e-Repository for open-access research (erepository.uwks.ac.id, built on EPrints with OAI 2.0 support), an e-library OPAC (library.uwks.ac.id) alongside a WordPress-based library information site (lib.uwks.ac.id), a journal portal (journal.uwks.ac.id), the Badan Kerja Sama dan Urusan Internasional (BKUI) international office platform (kui.uwks.ac.id) managing global partnerships with 23 countries and 52 universities, and dedicated faculty websites for Economics & Business (feb.uwks.ac.id) and Social & Political Sciences (fisip.uwks.ac.id). These platforms collectively serve prospective students through PMB, enrolled students through academic and learning management, researchers through the repository and journal system, and international students through dedicated mobility and scholarship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UWKS: Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya, commonly abbreviated as UWKS, is a private university in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
• KAWIKAS

Products and services

• Fakultas Teknik (Faculty of Engineering) — Civil Engineering, Informatics, Agro-industrial Technology Undergraduate degree programs in Civil Engineering, Informatics, and Agro-industrial Technology offered to prospective and enrolled students at UWKS.
• Fakultas Pertanian (Faculty of Agriculture) — Agrotechnology, Agribusiness Undergraduate programs in Agrotechnology and Agribusiness for students pursuing agriculture-related degrees.
• Fakultas Hukum (Faculty of Law) — Law, Master of Law Undergraduate and master's (S2) degree programs in Law, including an S2 Hukum (Master of Law) for both domestic and international students.
• Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis (FEB) — Development Economics, Management, Accountancy, Master's in Accounting, Master's in Management Undergraduate programs in Development Economics, Management, and Accountancy, plus master's programs in Accounting and Management, with faculty journals and academic guides.
• Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (FISIP) — Sociology, Political Science, Social Welfare, Library Science, Master of Political Science Undergraduate and master's programs in Sociology, Political Science, Social Welfare, Library Science, and master's in Political Science, with the Political Science program accredited 'Unggul' (Excellent) by BAN-PT.
• Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) — Teacher Training Programs Undergraduate teacher training programs in Indonesian Language Education, English Language Education, Mathematics Education, Biology Education, and Elementary Teacher Education.
• Fakultas Kedokteran (Faculty of Medicine) — Medical Doctor Program Undergraduate Medical Doctor (Pendidikan Dokter) program established in 1986, supported by Tower I built in 2010.
• Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) — Veterinary Medicine Program Undergraduate program in Veterinary Medicine (Kedokteran Hewan) offered to prospective students.
• Program Magister (Master's Degree Programs) Postgraduate master's degree programs spanning Law, Accounting, Management, Political Science, Development Economics, and other fields, added in 2001.
• E-Learning UWKS (Learning Management System) Online Learning Management System (LMS) at elearning.uwks.ac.id providing digital learning environments for online and blended course delivery for students and lecturers across all UWKS faculties.
• e-Repository UWKS (Institutional Repository) Institutional repository at erepository.uwks.ac.id powered by EPrints software supporting OAI 2.0 protocol, storing 3,501 items with 104,012 downloads and 99% open access for scientific works, theses, and faculty research.
• e-Library UWKS (OPAC) Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) at library.uwks.ac.id providing search and browse functionality for the library's bibliographic collection including books, theses, journals, and other materials.
• Portal Akademik UWKS (SIAKAD) Academic management portal (SIAKAD) at akademik.uwks.ac.id providing student information system access for course registration, grades, academic schedules, and academic counseling.
• Badan Kerja Sama dan Urusan Internasional (BKUI) — Partnership and International Office International office platform at kui.uwks.ac.id managing global partnerships with 23 countries and 52 overseas universities, administering Darmasiswa, KNB Scholarship, Summer School, BIPA, ITEC, and student/staff mobility programs.
• KNB Scholarship Program Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship program managed through BKUI for international students from developing countries pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at UWKS.
• Darmasiswa Program (Indonesian Tropical Veterinary and Culture) 10-month Indonesian Tropical Veterinary and Culture Program (September 2026 – July 2027) under the Darmasiswa scholarship, covering Indonesian language (BIPA), cultural immersion, community service, and field trips for international students.
• Summer Course Program Annual summer course program typically running for one week from late July, offering academic modules on Majapahit culture studies, Indonesian language classes, cultural immersion activities, and field trips to historical sites in East Java.
• BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur Asing) Program
• Student Exchange / Mobility Program
• Journal UWKS (Institutional Journal Portal)
• Alumni Community (KAWIKAS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked Top 2 Private University in Surabaya
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Van Deventer Maas Indonesia (VDMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDMI provides scholarships to Indonesian students at selected universities including UWKS. The foundation focuses on education and development of women and girls, promoting spiritual, intellectual, and material well-being of the Indonesian people.
• KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) ScholarshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious scholarship from Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia for international students from developing countries pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Indonesian universities. UWKS partners with 20 leading universities with over 1,200 recipients from 94 countries.
• Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment scholarship program supporting Indonesian student mobility to various partner universities abroad. Guarantees transfer of 20 credits (SKS) to home university in Indonesia.
• Darmasiswa ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1974 as an ASEAN initiative, inviting students from over 135 countries to explore Indonesian language and culture. UWKS participates as a host university offering Indonesian Tropical Veterinary and Culture Program.
• ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship international capacity-building initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, established in 1964. Offers nearly 10,000 fully-funded training opportunities across 400+ courses at over 100 leading institutions in India.
• Youngsan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean university partnership for student exchange programs. UWKS students participate in exchange programs at Youngsan University.
• PT Dharma Lautan UtamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipping company partnership. FISIP UWKS signed MoU with PT Dharma Lautan Utama, with 8 FISIP students receiving CSR scholarships. Also conducted student visits for practical industry exposure.
• UIN Sunan Kalijaga YogyakartaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFISIP UWKS strengthens academic collaboration with UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta through benchmarking and academic exchange programs.
• FISIP UNSILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy visit and MoU signing between FISIP UWKS and FISIP UNSIL (Universitas Nusa Silbang).
• UTHM (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEB UWKS and UTHM conducted collaboration program themed 'Become a Young Entrepreneur in the Digital Era'.
• Janabadra University YogyakartaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrmawa FEB UWKS conducted sharing session with Janabadra University Yogyakarta for student organization collaboration.
• 52 Overseas Universities in 23 CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership network covering countries including Australia, Brunei, Ukraine, Argentina, China, United Kingdom, Philippines, Thailand, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Poland, India, Germany, Japan, France, East Timor, England, Cambodia, and Spain for academic exchange, research collaboration, and cultural programs.
• Bank Jawa TimurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship partnership providing financial support for UWKS students.
• Bank BCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship partnership providing financial support for UWKS students.
• ModuitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship partnership providing financial support for UWKS students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya): Private multi-faculty university headquartered in Surabaya, East Java, operating across business, law, engineering, medicine, and social sciences. Directly comparable to UWKS on geography, ownership type (yayasan/private), and faculty mix, and a primary in-city competitor for the same domestic student pool.
• Universitas Ciputra Surabaya: Private Surabaya-based university with an entrepreneurship-focused positioning across business, engineering, and hospitality. Comparable to UWKS in scale, private yayasan structure, and East Java catchment, competing directly for the same prospective student segments.
• Universitas Kristen Petra: Private multi-faculty university in Surabaya with strong programs in engineering, business, design, and hospitality. Closely comparable to UWKS as a faith-affiliated yayasan PTS competing in the same East Java private-university segment.
• Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya: Private Catholic university in Surabaya with faculties spanning business, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and education. Comparable on private yayasan structure, multi-faculty breadth, and Surabaya-based competition for the same student market.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya: Private Muhammadiyah-affiliated university in Surabaya with a multi-faculty portfolio including health sciences, teacher training, and social sciences. Comparable to UWKS as a faith/affiliated yayasan PTS in the same metropolitan area.

Regional players

• Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA): Large public university in Surabaya with strong programs in education, social sciences, and engineering. Comparable on geography and faculty mix but differs as a public incumbent offering lower-cost competition for UWKS's domestic student pool.
• Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS): Leading public technology university in Surabaya with strong engineering, science, and maritime programs. Comparable as a Surabaya-based higher education provider competing for engineering and informatics students that UWKS also targets in Fakultas Teknik.
• Universitas Brawijaya: Major public research university in Malang, East Java, with a broad faculty portfolio including law, economics, medicine, and agriculture. Comparable as a regional East Java university competitor for cross-city students, but operates as a large public incumbent.

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR): One of Indonesia's largest and oldest public universities, headquartered in Surabaya, with a strong reputation in medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and social sciences. Comparable on city and overlapping faculties (Medicine, Veterinary, Social/Political Sciences), but operates as a public incumbent at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• STIE Perbanas Surabaya: Specialist private business and finance school in Surabaya focused on accounting, banking, and management. Comparable as a private East Java higher education provider competing in the business and economics segments that UWKS's FEB also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UWKSMediaCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/mediacenteruwks
• Instagraminstagram.com/uwksmediacenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@uwksmediacenter
• Xx.com/uwksmediacenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uwks

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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