What Petra Christian University does

Petra Christian University (Universitas Kristen Petra) is a private Christian institution of higher education founded in 1961 and headquartered on a multi-zone campus in Siwalankerto, South Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. It operates as a comprehensive university organized into seven faculties (Civil Engineering and Planning; Industrial Technology; Business and Management; Teacher Education; Humanities and Creative Industries; Medicine; and the newly established Dentistry faculty launched in December 2024) supported by Petra Business School and a network of student-facing services that include a library, health polyclinic, Career Center, International Office, and IT Center (PTIK). The institution delivers 57 academic programs from undergraduate through doctoral level, with curriculum grounded in the L.I.G.H.T. values framework (Love, Integrity, Growth, Humility, Truth) and international program accreditation from IABEE, KAAB, AUN-QA, AQAS, and LAM-PTKes. Technology infrastructure spans a digital registration portal (registration.petra.ac.id), the Petra 360 virtual tour, e-library platforms (library@petra, dewey.petra.ac.id), Sportfolio student records, and Microsoft OVS-ES plus MSDN-AA software entitlements for the academic community.

The university's business model is essentially tuition-based subscription revenue, structured as a two-component fee system (fixed Semester Fee plus per-SKS Course Fee), tiered by high-school transcript performance and partner-school affiliation, and monetized across undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and premium international tracks including the NUS Sandwich, NTUST, and Iowa State dual-degree programs. Premium Petra Business School programs (Rp 61.25M–Rp 107.5M per year) and medical/dental professional tracks sit at the top of the pricing ladder, while a multi-tier Beasiswa Prestasi+ scholarship portfolio and the recent elimination of USM/Uang Gedung admission fees are designed to widen the entry funnel. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via official website, WhatsApp hotlines, TikTok (@lifeatpcu), virtual info sessions, an Interest & Talent Quiz, and a 430+ partner-high-school (SMA Mitra) feeder network, supplemented by an International Office channel that funnels inbound foreign students and outbound dual-degree candidates through 150+ global university partnerships.

Petra Christian University occupies the #1 Private University position in East Java and #2 Private University in Indonesia per Kemendikbud and Dikjen DIKTI rankings, holds BAN-PT institutional accreditation A, and was placed in the QS Top-100 Southeast Asian Universities 2026. The 7,000+ enrolled student body is supported by a 53,080-strong alumni network spanning 55 countries, with the Petra Career Center serving as the primary employer-engagement layer for graduate placement.

Name

Petra Christian University

Legal name

Universitas Kristen Petra

Website

https://petra.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Petra Christian University is a private Christian university in Surabaya, Indonesia (founded 1961) operating 7 faculties with 57 programs for ~7,000 domestic and international students, supported by a 430+ partner network, international dual-degree pathways, and multi-tier tuition revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate professional education
• Christian values education
• International dual degree 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 Fees (Semester Fee & Course Fee per SKS): Primary revenue stream from tuition fees, structured as a two-component system: Semester Fee (fixed per semester) and Course Fee charged per credit unit (SKS). Fee tiers are determined by the student's academic achievement category (High Distinction, Distinction, or Qualified) and whether the student comes from a partner or non-partner high school. No contribution or building fees (USM/Uang Gedung) are charged.
2. International and Premium Programs: Premium revenue from internationally-oriented programs (International Business Management, International Business Accounting, International Digital Accounting & Fraud, NUS Sandwich Program, dual-degree programs with Taiwan Tech and Iowa State University) and Petra Business School programs, which charge higher tuition tiers.
3. Postgraduate and Professional Education: Revenue from Master's and Doctoral programs across multiple faculties, including Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Management, Applied Literature & Language, Scriptwriting & Copywriting, Design, Dental Medicine professional education, and Medical Doctor professional education.
4. Prior Learning Recognition (RPL) for Professionals: Special accelerated pathway for professionals holding a Bachelor's degree (min. accredited B) with 3+ years of work experience to earn a Master's degree in approximately 1 year, generating revenue from professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Petra Christian University delivers higher education programs across 7 faculties and 57 undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional offerings in engineering, business, humanities, teacher education, medicine, and dentistry. Students enroll directly with the university, paying tuition structured as a Semester Fee plus a per-credit Course Fee, with tuition tiers set by high school academic achievement and partner-school status. The institution generates revenue primarily from tuition fees, supplemented by professional education, international programs, and dual-degree arrangements with partner universities.

Product overview

Petra Christian University (Universitas Kristen Petra) is a private university in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, founded in 1961 and ranked among the top 100 universities in Southeast Asia (QS 2026). The institution operates as a comprehensive university with 7 faculties offering 57 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across engineering, business, humanities, education, and health sciences. Its organizational structure includes the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning, Faculty of Industrial Technology, School of Business and Management, Faculty of Teacher Education, Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries, Faculty of Dentistry (established 2024), Faculty of Medicine, and Petra Business School. Support services include Library Services, Petra Career Center, International Office, Health Clinic Services, Information Technology Center (PTIK), Student Activity Management (BAKA), and Virtual Campus Tour (Petra 360). The university emphasizes Christian values (L.I.G.H.T. principles: Love, Integrity, Growth, Humility, Truth) and maintains international accreditations including IABEE, KAAB, AUN-QA, and AQAS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Civil Engineering (IABEE accredited), Architecture (KAAB and AUN-QA accredited), and Architecture of Sustainable Housing and Real Estate, plus Master's and Doctoral programs in Civil Engineering and Architecture. Designed for prospective students seeking internationally accredited engineering and architecture credentials.
• Faculty of Industrial Technology Offers 12 programs including Electrical Engineering, Internet of Things, Sustainable Mechanical Engineering and Design, Automotive, Industrial Engineering, Global Logistics and Supply Chain, International Business Engineering, Informatics, Business Information System, Data Science and Analytics, Food Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, plus Master's and Engineer Profession Education for technopreneurial readiness.
• School of Business and Management Offers 14 programs including Creative Tourism, Hotel Management, Finance and Investment, Branding & Digital Marketing, Business Management, Culinary Business Management, Business Accounting, Tax Accounting, Retail Business Management, Digital Business Transformation, International Business Accounting, International Trade & Finance, International Business Management, International Digital Accounting & Fraud, plus Master's and Doctoral programs in Management. Maintains partnerships with IDX, 金光证券 (Sinar Mas Securities), and ICAEW.
• Faculty of Teacher Education Offers Elementary Teacher Education and Early Childhood Teacher Education programs designed to develop Christian teachers with pedagogical competencies for the digital era.
• Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries Offers 10 programs including English for Creative Industry, English for Business, Chinese, Interior Design, International Program in Digital Media (AUN-QA and AQAS accredited), Textile and Fashion Design, Visual Communication Design, Strategic Communication, Creative Media Communication, Interactive Media & Imagineering, plus Master's programs in Applied Literature & Language, Scriptwriting & Copywriting, and Design.
• Faculty of Dentistry Offers Dental Medicine and Dentist Professional Education programs focused on preventing and treating oral health problems in urban communities. Holds LAM-PTKes 'Good' certification. Welcomed first cohort of 20 students in Academic Year 2025/2026.
• Faculty of Medicine Offers Medicine and Medical Doctor Professional Education programs focused on producing competent physicians with Christian values, academic excellence, and dedication to humanity. Holds LAM-PTKes 'Good' certification.
• Petra Business School Offers Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Applied Finance programs with dual degree and study abroad tracks including the NUS Sandwich Program. Premium pricing tier (PROTOS Rp61.25M–Rp75.25M; GENIKOS Rp87.5M–Rp107.5M annually).
• NUS Sandwich Program Sandwich program allowing Petra students to spend a portion of their studies at National University of Singapore, providing international academic exposure and a globally recognized credential.
• Dual Degree Programs with NTUST and Iowa State University Dual degree pathways for Civil Engineering Master's and Doctoral students with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and Iowa State University, enabling students to earn degrees from both Petra and the international partner institution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates' service and product users are satisfied with Petra graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• National University of Singapore (NUS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUS Sandwich Program offering Petranesian students the opportunity to spend a portion of their studies at National University of Singapore, one of Asia's leading universities, providing international academic exposure and a globally recognized credential.
• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnership with NTUST for Civil Engineering Master's and Doctoral programs, enabling students to earn degrees from both Petra Christian University and NTUST.
• Iowa State University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnership for Civil Engineering Master's and Doctoral programs with Iowa State University, providing US-based academic experience and credentials.
• Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Investment Gallery at the School of Business and Management, established in collaboration with IDX and金光证券 (Sinar Mas Securities), providing students with real-world capital markets learning environment.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the PCU-ICAEW Room at the International Digital Accounting & Fraud Program, in collaboration with ICAEW, which provides international accounting learning resources and credentialing for accounting students.
• Dongseo University (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange and academic collaboration, evidenced by the Outstanding Student Award presented to Petra student Venus Sabrina at Dongseo University.
• 150+ International University PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 150 international university partnerships supporting student exchange, double degree, joint degree, and summer programs across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• 430+ Domestic Institutional PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 430 domestic partnerships with companies, schools, and institutions across Indonesia's 34 provinces, supporting internships, curriculum collaboration, recruitment, and community engagement.
• Microsoft (OVS-ES & MSDN-AA Programs)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Open Value Subscription-Education Solutions Agreement (OVS-ES) and Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN-AA) providing software including MS Office 365, MS Windows 10 Pro, MS Visio, and Azure DevTools for Teaching to students, staff, and faculty.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW): Private Christian (Protestant) university in Salatiga, Indonesia offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable to Petra as a values-based Christian private university with similar program breadth, domestic partnership approach, and tuition structure.
• Universitas Kristen Maranatha (UNMAR): Private Christian university in Bandung, Indonesia with engineering, business, medicine, and humanities faculties. Closely matches Petra's Christian university model, multi-faculty structure, and East/Central Indonesia private-university competitive set.
• Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW): Private Christian university in Yogyakarta offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, business, theology, and design. Highly comparable as a Christian, multi-faculty Indonesian private university competing for similar Christian-values-oriented student segments.
• Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR): Private Catholic university in Bandung with strong engineering, law, and business programs and international accreditations. Comparable to Petra in scale, faith-based positioning, multi-faculty structure, and pursuit of international accreditations such as IABEE and AUN-QA.
• Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya): Major private university in Surabaya with multi-faculty offerings in law, engineering, business, and medicine. Most direct local-market peer to Petra given shared Surabaya geography, similar private-university positioning, and overlapping program portfolio.
• Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY): Private Catholic university in Yogyakarta with engineering, business, medicine, and law programs. Comparable as a faith-based private university with similar program breadth, accreditation focus, and tuition-tier structure.
• Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR): Private university in Jakarta with engineering, medicine, law, business, and design faculties. Comparable in scale, multi-faculty program portfolio, and private-university positioning serving similar urban Indonesian student demographics.
• Universitas Sanata Dharma (USD): Private Catholic university in Yogyakarta with teacher education, engineering, and humanities programs. Comparable as a faith-based Indonesian private university with similar teacher-education emphasis and multi-faculty structure.

Broad incumbents

• Bina Nusantara University (BINUS): One of Indonesia's largest private universities with extensive IT, business, and engineering programs across multiple campuses. Comparable as a private HE incumbent offering overlapping programs in IT, business, and design, though on a substantially larger multi-city scale.
• Universitas Trisakti: Large private university in Jakarta with engineering, medicine, law, and business faculties. Comparable as a broader Indonesian private-university incumbent with overlapping engineering and business programs, though operating at a larger urban scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ukpetra
• TikTokvt.tiktok.com/ZSeL2M5Me
• Facebookfacebook.com/petra-christian-university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitas-kristen-petra

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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