LSPR Institute of Communication & Business

What LSPR Institute of Communication & Business does

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business is a private Indonesian higher education institution founded in 1992 in Jakarta, originally as the London School of Public Relations – Jakarta and rebranded to its current name, positioning itself as the country's leading graduate school of communication. The institution operates three campuses (Jakarta headquarters at Sudirman Park, Bekasi Transpark Campus, and Bali) with 251–500 employees, and delivers a portfolio spanning three undergraduate faculties (Communication, Business, and Special Education), a Master's Programme in Communication Studies with four concentrations, a Doctoral Programme in Communication & Leadership, and parallel e-learning, blended-learning, international-class, and double-degree delivery modes.

The underlying technology stack centers on a Learning Management System branded London School Course & Schoology (LSCS), supported by an integrated academic information system, e-learning infrastructure, and electronic library. Programme delivery is diversified through dedicated portals for e-learning (elearning.lspr.ac.id), blended learning (bl.lspr.ac.id, bali.lspr.ac.id), and admissions (registration.lspr.ac.id, join.lspr.ac.id). The institution also operates seven Centres of Excellence spanning AI & Communication Technology (CAICT), ASEAN PR Studies, Sustainability & Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Crisis & Resilience Studies, and ASEAN Autism Studies, alongside LSPR Publishing and the LSP-LSPR professional certification body. The institution holds multiple accreditations including Indonesia's 'Akreditasi Unggul' from BAN-PT, AACSB membership, AUN-QA, AQAS, and LAMSPAK.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and registration fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, augmented by professional certification services via LSP-LSPR. The go-to-market motion is direct enrollment via registration portals and admission processes (including entry tests and scholarship programmes), supplemented by content marketing through the LSPR website, Instagram (@lsprofficial), LSPR TV on YouTube, and LSPR Gazette/news publications. Leadership is anchored by founder Prita Kemal Gani; the institution shows no evidence of external private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership.

Name

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business

Legal name

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business

Website

https://lspr.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business is a private Indonesian higher education institution founded in 1992, operating three campuses (Jakarta, Bekasi, Bali) and delivering bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in communication, business, and special education to domestic and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LMS Integrations, Interoperability & Identity (LTI/SCORM/xAPI, SSO, APIs) (EDAFAAAI), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Communication studies programs
• Business degree programs
• Professional certification services
• Public relations education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The institute generates primary revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programs, and various specialized programs including e-learning, blended learning, international classes, and double degree programs. Additional revenue comes from registration and admission fees.
2. Professional Certification Services: Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR) provides professional certification programs generating additional revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in Communication, Business, and Special Education across three campuses (Jakarta, Bekasi, Bali). The institute supplements its degree programs with flexible e-learning, blended learning, international class, and double degree modalities, and operates professional certification services through Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR). Supporting infrastructure includes the LSCS learning management system, electronic library, and multiple centres of excellence.

Product overview

LSPR Institute of Communication & Business is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates three faculties at the undergraduate level: Faculty of Communication (offering Global Digital Public Relations, Global Film & Visual Design, Global Marketing Communication, Performing Arts & Global Communication, International Relations & Global Communication, and Graphic Design Communication), Faculty of Business (offering Global Business & Entrepreneurship, Global Digital Business, and Global Tourism Entrepreneurship & Digital), and Faculty of Special Education (offering Special Needs & Global Education and Digital Media & Futuristic Global Design). At the postgraduate level, LSPR offers a Master's Programme in Communication Studies with four concentrations (Strategic Public Relations Management, Marketing Communication Management, Digital Communication & Media Management, and Business & Communication Management), and a Doctoral Programme in Communication & Leadership. Additional learning modalities include E-Learning Programme, Blended Learning Programme, International Class, and Double Degree Programme. The institution also operates various Centres of Excellence including the Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Communication Technology (CAICT), Centre for ASEAN Public Relations Studies (CAPRS), Centre for Sustainability & Leadership Excellence, Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE), Centre for Innovation & Business, LSPR Centre for Crisis and Resilience Studies, and Centre for ASEAN Autism Studies. Supporting infrastructure includes London School Course & Schoology (LSCS) learning management system, LSPR Publishing for academic publications, and the Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR professional certification body.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LSPR X: Brand or initiative under LSPR Institute.
• LSPRX

Products and services

• Faculty of Communication - Global Digital Public Relations An undergraduate program developing PR and digital skills, emphasizing strategy, problem-solving, and media use to enhance organizational communication and improve company image effectively. Targeted at students seeking bachelor's degrees in digital public relations.
• Faculty of Communication - Global Film & Visual Design An undergraduate program developing journalism and media production skills, emphasizing media production, ethics, and socio-cultural impact through balanced theory and practice.
• Faculty of Communication - Global Marketing Communication An undergraduate program that trains students in effectively presenting, promoting, and positioning quality products or services to achieve sales success and profitability through marketing communication.
• Faculty of Communication - Performing Arts & Global Communication An undergraduate program developing creative graduates skilled in performing arts and communication, bridging high and popular culture in diverse industries.
• Faculty of Communication - International Relations & Global Communication An undergraduate program equipping students with communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills, preparing them for careers in globalized, diverse industries.
• Faculty of Communication - Graphic Design Communication An undergraduate Visual Communication Design (VCD) program developing creative, technical, and conceptual skills, emphasizing design principles, innovation, and professional ethics.
• Faculty of Business - Global Business & Entrepreneurship An undergraduate program cultivating innovative leaders and entrepreneurs with critical thinking, practical skills, and social impact focus, meeting industry needs.
• Faculty of Business - Global Digital Business An undergraduate Digital Business Management program preparing innovative graduates with technological expertise, entrepreneurial skills, and industry-ready competencies.
• Faculty of Business - Global Tourism Entrepreneurship & Digital An undergraduate program developing critical thinking and management skills, preparing competitive graduates for careers in Hospitality and Tourism industries.
• Faculty of Special Education - Special Needs & Global Education An undergraduate program designed to cultivate educators dedicated to supporting the growth and development of students with developmental disorders.
• Faculty of Special Education - Digital Media & Futuristic Global Design An undergraduate program empowering individuals with special needs by equipping them with media design skills through a practice-based curriculum.
• Master's Programme in Communication Studies A postgraduate program offering a well-rounded curriculum combining theoretical foundations and practical skills with four concentrations: Strategic Public Relations Management, Marketing Communication Management, Digital Communication & Media Management, and Business & Communication Management. Available in Professional, Blended Learning, and E-Learning modes.
• Doctoral Programme in Communication & Leadership A doctoral program designed to aid academic practitioners and professionals in fostering significant change through practice and research endeavors in communication and leadership.
• E-Learning Programme An online learning programme enabling students to learn anywhere, anytime with a flexible eLearning platform.
• Blended Learning Programme A hybrid learning programme balancing flexibility and connection, available in Jakarta and Bali campuses.
• International Class Program offering world-class education from around the globe for students seeking international exposure.
• Double Degree Programme A program enabling students to earn degrees from multiple institutions.
• Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR) A professional certification body under LSPR providing professional certification programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first ranking in crisis handling (WURI Ranking 2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University College London (UCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026UCL collaborates with LSPR Institute for Summer School Intensive Global Study Program, offering international academic exchange and global learning experiences for LSPR students.
• ISKI (Ikatan Sarjana Komunikasi Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026LSPR and ISKI jointly organize the LSPR & ISKI Research & Publication Camp 2026, promoting academic research collaboration in communication studies.
• SMESCO IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic collaboration between LSPR and SMESCO (Smesco Indonesia) providing opportunities for LSPR students and UMKM (small and medium enterprises) through education and business development programs.
• ASEAN Public Relations Network (APRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSPR serves as the Secretariat for ASEAN Public Relations Network, promoting regional cooperation and standards in public relations across ASEAN member states.
• ASEAN Autism Network (AAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network for autism awareness and special education collaboration across ASEAN countries, with LSPR hosting the ASEAN Autism Network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Indonesia: Indonesia's flagship public university with a well-established Faculty of Social and Political Sciences offering communication studies. Competes with LSPR for top-tier Indonesian students pursuing communication and business degrees.
• Universitas Trisakti: Prominent private Jakarta-based university with strong communication, business, and design programs. A direct Jakarta competitor for LSPR's core metropolitan undergraduate segment.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): Large private Indonesian university with communication, business, and education faculties. Targets a similar Indonesian private-paying student segment and uses English/online modalities, overlapping with LSPR's positioning.
• Binus University: Indonesia's largest private university with strong faculties in business, communication, and computing. Directly competes with LSPR for private-paying Indonesian students seeking applied communication and business degrees.
• Telkom University: Indonesia's leading private technology-oriented university with applied communication, digital business, and creative programs. Competes with LSPR for the same digitally-engaged Indonesian high-school graduates.
• President University: Private Indonesian university offering business and communication-related programs with international partnerships. Draws from the same private-paying student pool that LSPR targets, particularly in Jabodetabek.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Arts London: International specialist in communication, design, and creative arts higher education. Benchmark for LSPR's communication and visual design programs and a competitor for international-recognition-seeking Indonesian students.
• Singapore Management University: Regionally prominent business and communications-oriented university. Competes with LSPR's postgraduate programs for Indonesian students seeking advanced communication and business credentials within Southeast Asia.
• Monash University Indonesia: International branch campus operating in Indonesia offering business and communications-aligned degrees. Competes for the premium end of the Indonesian student segment and draws students LSPR might otherwise recruit.

Regional players

• Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta: Well-known private Indonesian university with communication and business faculties. Comparable in program structure to LSPR but serves primarily Yogyakarta and Central Java students rather than Greater Jakarta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LSPRTVstreaming
• Facebookfacebook.com/lsprofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/lsprofficial
• Xx.com/lsprjakarta

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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