What Swiss German University does

Swiss German University (SGU) is a private higher education institution established in 2000 in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, operating as the country's first international university with a joint Indonesia-Germany-Switzerland-Austria founding. It delivers undergraduate and graduate instruction in English across three faculties — Engineering & Information Technology, Business & Communications, and Life Sciences & Technology — spanning 17 bachelor's and 6 master's programs. The university's core differentiated offering is the International Double Degree Program, in which students earn both an Indonesian Sarjana and a European Bachelor degree through partnerships with Hochschule Schmalkalden, Ernst Abbe Hochschule Jena, IMI Luzern, and Fachhochschule Südwestfalen. SGU also runs a mandatory dual-internship program (3rd semester domestic, 6th semester abroad) that places approximately 150-250 students per year into a network of around 230-250 corporate hosts including Siemens, BMW, Daimler Benz, Airbus Helicopters Indonesia, Unilever, Nestle, Friesland Campina, and SMS Siemag, supported by a representative office in Soest, Germany (SGUW) and exchange agreements with Hokkaido University, SolBridge, and Ming Chuan University.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operational rather than product-focused: SGU uses the open-source Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) for library operations and a proprietary MY SGU student portal for timetables, course planning, attendance, scores, and payments, with no developer API or external SDK. Faculty composition is a key capability asset — 90% of lecturers hold foreign academic degrees and prior industry experience — and the Mechatronics program holds a Siemens certification partnership marking it as the first authorized Siemens Certification Program in Southeast Asia.

SGU's revenue model is tuition-driven and subscription-style: students pay recurring tuition fees for bachelor's and master's programs (with separate domestic and international-class fee structures documented only in PDF form), while exchange students from partner universities pay a one-time 165 Euro per-semester administration fee with tuition waived. Discounts and scholarships are layered onto tuition pricing, including GPA-based alumni scholarships of 15-50% and a fully-funded Alfa Siber Master IT in Cybersecurity scholarship. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct admissions via entrance tests (English and Mathematics), interviews, education consultants operating via WhatsApp, education fairs, and Open House events. Beyond tuition, the Training Centre and Language Centre generate ancillary revenue from external professional training, and corporate partnerships increasingly produce contract training such as the 2025 Lintasarta Managed Security Device Bootcamp.

Name

Swiss German University

Legal name

Swiss German University

Website

https://sgu.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Swiss German University is a private Indonesian university offering English-medium bachelor's and master's programs with a signature dual-degree (Indonesian Sarjana plus European Bachelor) and mandatory international internships, serving high-school graduates and bachelor's-degree holders through 23 academic programs across engineering, IT, business, and life sciences.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• International double degree programs
• Engineering and IT education
• Business and communications programs
• Student internship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Banten

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Programs: Students pay tuition fees for undergraduate programs. Fee structure varies for domestic and international classes, with detailed fee breakdowns available in PDF documents on the website.
2. Tuition Fees - Master Programs: Graduate program tuition fees charged to master's degree students.
3. Exchange Student Administration Fees: Exchange students from partner universities pay an administration fee of 165 Euro per semester, while tuition is waived for students from SGU's partner universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Swiss German University is a private international higher education institution in Indonesia offering 17 bachelor's and 6 master's degree programs across three faculties (Engineering & IT, Business & Communications, Life Sciences & Technology) taught in English. Its differentiated offerings include an International Double Degree Program (joint Indonesian Sarjana and European Bachelor) and a mandatory dual-internship program (3rd semester domestic, 6th semester abroad) supported by partnerships with 26 European universities and 250 companies. The university also operates a Language Centre and Training Centre for professional development.

Product overview

Swiss German University (SGU) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through three faculties: Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology (with programs in Mechatronics, IT/Cyber Security, AI & Data Science, Industrial Engineering), Faculty of Business & Communications (covering Business Management, Digital Business, Hospitality, Culinary, Communications), and Faculty of Life Sciences & Technology (including Food Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, Sustainable Energy). SGU's differentiated offering includes an International Double Degree Program enabling students to earn both Indonesian Sarjana and European Bachelor degrees, supported by partnerships with 26+ universities in Europe. The university also provides mandatory dual internship programs (domestic and abroad), professional training services through its Language Centre and Training Centre, and maintains a student portal (MY SGU) and library management system (SLiMS) for academic operations. SGU recently launched its Digital Communication and Media Arts (DCMA) program in November 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Programs Undergraduate and graduate academic programs in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechatronics Hybrid Electric Vehicles, IT Cyber Security, IT Business Innovation/Technopreneurship, IT AI and Data Science, Industrial Engineering (Smart Industry), plus master's programs including MIT Data & AI Cyber Security, MIT Data & AI Business Informatics, MIT Digital Innovation, MIT Manajemen Transformasi Digital, MME Mechatronics Engineering, and MME Engineering Management. Designed for prospective engineers and IT specialists seeking internationally benchmarked degrees with English-medium instruction.
• Faculty of Business & Communications Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs spanning International Management & Digital Business, Global Strategic Communications, International Digital Hospitality & Tourism, International Culinary Business, Digital Communication & Media Arts, plus Nasional Plus variants in Accounting, Digital Business, Digital Communication & Media, and Digital Hospitality & Tourism, along with Master of Business Administration and Master of Management. Aimed at students pursuing business, communications, hospitality, and culinary careers with international exposure.
• Faculty of Life Sciences & Technology Programs Undergraduate programs in Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (Medical Device), Medical Biotechnology, Renewable Energy & Environment, and Chemical Engineering. Targeted at students pursuing careers in food production, pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, biotechnology, renewable energy, and chemical engineering.
• International Double Degree Program Program pathway in which students complete part of their studies at SGU and a semester at a partner university in Germany (Schmalkalden, EAH Jena, FH-SWF) or Switzerland (IMI Luzern) to earn both an Indonesian Sarjana degree and a European Bachelor degree upon graduation. Available to SGU students across engineering, IT, business, and life sciences disciplines.
• Mandatory Dual Internship Program Two mandatory internship components built into undergraduate programs: first a domestic internship in Indonesia during the 3rd semester, and second an international internship during the 6th semester at companies in Germany, Switzerland, or other countries, with approximately 150–250 students placed abroad annually. Available to and required of all SGU undergraduate students.
• Digital Communication and Media Arts (DCMA) New undergraduate program covering digital communication and media arts, launched in November 2024 in collaboration with Kemkomdigi to prepare students for careers in digital-era communications, media production, and creative industries.
• Language Centre Language training services for SGU students and external participants, offering English and German language programs to support the university's English-medium instruction and international exchange pathways.
• Training Centre Public training and professional development programs delivered to external corporate and individual participants, expanding SGU's educational offerings beyond degree-seeking students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students sent annually to Germany, Switzerland, and other countries for internship: 150-250
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B-Universe Media HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Strategic partnership to align higher education with the media industry through human capital development, applied research, and social impact programs. Focuses on digital transformation challenges via tailored curricula and data-driven R&D initiatives to expand educational access and develop skilled talent for Indonesia's creative economy.
• Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Industry collaboration through cybersecurity visit and discussion. Benchmarking visit from BNI representatives on April 8, 2026 to strengthen industry-academia ties in cybersecurity domain.
• PT Netciti PersadacoreTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2026Strategic collaboration focused on enhancing cybersecurity capabilities and accelerating IPv6 adoption. MoU signed on February 11, 2026 at SGU Campus formalizing the partnership for technology advancement in network security.
• Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Strategic cooperation with Indonesia's national cybersecurity agency for strengthening human resources and cybersecurity capabilities. Official visit by BSSN leadership on October 9, 2025 to establish collaboration framework.
• PT Mitra Gerbang Indonesia NexeracoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 July 2025First initiative under collaboration launched Managed Security Device Bootcamp for Lintasarta engineers at SGU campus from July 28 to August 8, 2025, focusing on cybersecurity skill development.
• Hochschule Schmalkalden (Fachhochschule)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree program partner for bachelor's programs. Students spend one semester at the German university and can earn both Sarjana (Indonesia) and Bachelor (Germany) degrees upon graduation.
• Ernst Abbe Hochschule Jena (EAH Jena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree program partner providing German academic credentials and exchange opportunities for engineering and technology students.
• IMI LuzerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss partner university for double degree programs, offering students exposure to Swiss education system and European business environment.
• Fachhochschule Südwestfalen (FH-SWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partner university in Germany with strong engineering programs, facilitating student exchange and international degree completion.
• Hokkaido UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese partner university for international exchange programs, providing Asian market exposure and cultural exchange opportunities.
• SolBridge International School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Korean partner institution for business education exchange, offering exposure to Asian business practices and Korean corporate connections.
• Ming Chuan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwanese partner university for exchange programs, providing opportunities for students to study in Taiwan and gain Asian regional experience.
• PT Aplikasinusa LintasartacoreTechnology or IntegrationMemorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen technology collaboration, advancing digital transformation initiatives in partnership with the corporate technology provider.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens certification partnership making SGU Mechatronics Engineering the first University in South East Asia authorized to conduct Siemens Certification Program, enhancing graduate employability in industrial automation.
• University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFast-track program collaboration allowing students to complete both bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 years, providing accelerated path to advanced credentials.
• South Westphalia University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for SGUW (Swiss German University Westphalia) representative office in Soest, Germany, supporting students during their internship period in Germany with dedicated staff and administrative assistance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Binus University: Indonesia's largest private university group, offering a comparable portfolio of English-medium engineering, IT, and business programs with strong international affiliations and corporate placement.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): Major Indonesian private university with multi-disciplinary faculties, English-medium instruction, and an international curriculum orientation that competes with SGU for the same high-school-graduate segment.
• President University: Private Indonesian university offering English-medium programs with international partnerships, sharing SGU's positioning as a practice-oriented institution with industry-aligned curricula.
• Trisakti University: Large Indonesian private university with engineering, business, and life-sciences faculties, competing for the same Jakarta-area student pool as SGU.
• Atma Jaya University: Established private Indonesian university with multi-faculty offerings across business, engineering, and communications — direct peer in the Indonesian private higher-education market.

Regional players

• Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Global Education): Singapore-based private education pathway providing articulation programs with UK/Australian universities — a comparable transnational-degree delivery model serving the Southeast Asia student base.
• RMIT Vietnam: Australian university's Vietnam branch campus, providing English-medium internationally-benchmarked degrees and corporate-connected pathways — comparable transnational higher-education model in a neighboring Southeast Asian market.
• University of Nottingham Malaysia: International branch campus of a UK research university in Southeast Asia, offering an analogous cross-border degree model aimed at the regional student market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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