LSPR Communication and Business Institute

What LSPR Communication and Business Institute does

LSPR Communication and Business Institute is a private Indonesian higher education institution founded in 1992 (originally as the London School of Public Relations – Jakarta) that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in Communication, Business, and Special Education. It operates three physical campuses (Sudirman Park Jakarta, Transpark Bekasi, and Bali) and serves domestic Indonesian students alongside international pathway cohorts through partner institutions in England, Australia, France, Hungary, and Singapore. Multiple delivery formats — on-campus, Blended Learning, E-Learning, International Class, and Double Degree (4+1, 2+2, 3+1) — broaden access for working professionals and remote learners.

The core technology stack centres on an integrated digital learning ecosystem: a dedicated e-learning platform (elearning.lspr.ac.id), the LSPR Integrated Learning System, the London School Course & Schoology (LSCS) course management layer, a publishing platform (publishing.lspr.ac.id), an e-library, the LXPR platform, and the LSPR TV streaming channel. Academic output is channelled through the LP3M research institute and seven+ Centres of Excellence covering AI & Communication Technology (CAICT), ASEAN PR Studies, Sustainability & Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Crisis & Resilience, and ASEAN Autism Studies. Accreditation spans the national "Unggul" rating, AACSB membership, AUN-QA certification, and AQAS accreditation.

The revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral streams, supplemented by professional certification services through Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR) and international pathway fees routed via partner universities. The go-to-market is direct student recruitment via online portals (registration.lspr.ac.id, join.lspr.ac.id), campus visits (360 Campus Tour), academic counselling, and referral partnerships with international universities. Tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students are directed to contact the admission office. Customer segments are segmented by education level (S1/S2/S3), delivery mode (flexible learning), and specialisation (special education).

Name

LSPR Communication and Business Institute

Legal name

LSPR Communication and Business Institute

Website

https://lspr.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LSPR Communication and Business Institute is a private Indonesian higher education institution (founded 1992) offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programmes in Communication, Business, and Special Education across three campuses, with international double degree pathways to partner universities in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK), Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Communication studies programs
• Business education programs
• E-learning platforms
• Postgraduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dki Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programmes: Degree programmes in Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Business, and Faculty of Special Education generating recurring tuition revenue from enrolled students
2. Postgraduate Tuition Fees: Master's and Doctoral programmes in Communication Studies including Professional, Blended Learning, and E-Learning variants
3. Professional Certification Services: Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR) providing professional certification programmes
4. International Partnership Programmes: Double Degree, 4+1, 2+2, and 3+1 programmes with international partner universities including Coventry University, PSB Academy, and institutions in England, Australia, France, Hungary, and Singapore

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LSPR Communication and Business Institute delivers higher education services, offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programmes across three faculties (Communication, Business, Special Education). Programmes are delivered through multiple formats including on-campus instruction, blended learning, e-learning, international class, and double-degree pathways with overseas partner universities, supported by an integrated learning management system and multiple research centres.

Product overview

LSPR Institute of Communication and Business (formerly London School of Public Relations – Jakarta, established 1992) offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across three faculties: Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Business, and Faculty of Special Education. The institution provides multiple delivery formats including on-campus, E-Learning (distance learning), Blended Learning, and International Class programmes. It operates several centres of excellence including the Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Communication Technology (CAICT), Centre for ASEAN Public Relations Studies, and Centre for Entrepreneurship. The institute also offers an Integrated Learning System, LSPR Publishing platform, and LSPR TV media platform. Academic delivery is supported through London School Course & Schoology (LSCS) learning management system. LSPR maintains three campuses: Sudirman Park Jakarta, Transpark Bekasi, and Bali.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Communication (Undergraduate) Undergraduate faculty at LSPR Institute offering Bachelor's degree programmes in communication-related disciplines including public relations, marketing communication, visual design, performing arts, international relations, and graphic design for prospective undergraduate students.
• Faculty of Business (Undergraduate) Undergraduate faculty at LSPR Institute offering Bachelor's degree programmes in business, entrepreneurship, digital business, and tourism entrepreneurship for prospective undergraduate students.
• Faculty of Special Education (Undergraduate) Undergraduate faculty at LSPR Institute offering degree programmes in Special Needs & Global Education and Digital Media & Futuristic Global Design for students with special needs.
• Master's in Communication Studies Postgraduate Master's programme at LSPR Institute with concentrations in Strategic Public Relations Management, Marketing Communication Management, Digital Communication & Media Management, and Business & Communication Management. Available in Professional, Blended Learning, and E-Learning formats for working professionals and academics.
• Doctoral in Communication & Leadership Doctoral programme at LSPR Institute designed to aid academic practitioners and professionals in fostering significant change through practice and research endeavors in communication and leadership.
• E-Learning Programme Distance learning programme at LSPR Institute offering flexible online learning through the elearning.lspr.ac.id platform, enabling students to study from anywhere at any time.
• Blended Learning Hybrid learning programme at LSPR Institute combining online and in-person learning experiences, available at Jakarta and Bali campuses for students seeking flexibility with face-to-face engagement.
• International Class Programme at LSPR Institute offering a world-class education experience with international exposure for students seeking global learning environments.
• Double Degree Programme Programme at LSPR Institute allowing students to earn degrees from LSPR and partner institutions internationally, with pathways including 4+1 (S1+MA), 2+2 (S1+BA), and 3+1 (BA+MBA) formats.
• Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi – LSPR (LSP-LSPR) Professional certification body operated by LSPR Institute, providing professional certification programmes to support practitioner credentials in communication and related fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• First place worldwide in crisis handling - WURI Ranking 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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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 PartnerUCL Summer School Intensive Global Study Programme offering international academic exchange for LSPR students
• PSB Academy SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational pathway provider for LSPR Institute programmes in Singapore - 9-12 month programme duration
• Coventry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership offering 12-24 month programmes for LSPR students through PSB Academy pathway
• ASEAN Public Relations Network (APRN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network for public relations professionals across ASEAN member states
• ASEAN Autism Network (AAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network focused on autism awareness and support across ASEAN countries

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Trisakti: Long-established Jakarta private university with faculties covering communication and business. Overlaps with LSPR in target segment and Indonesian private higher education positioning.
• Telkom University: Major Indonesian private university with communication, business, and digital media faculties. Competes for the same domestic student pool as LSPR, particularly for digital marketing and creative media programs.
• Universitas Indonesia (Faculty of Communication): Top Indonesian public university with a dedicated Faculty of Communication offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Direct substitute for LSPR's communication degrees, with stronger brand but different price point.
• PSB Academy: Singapore-based private education institution that partners with LSPR for 9–12 month pathway programs. Operates in an adjacent niche as a pathway provider into UK/Australia degrees, making it both a partner and a comparable pathway competitor.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): Private Indonesian university with international partnerships and programs in communication, business, and hospitality. Direct competitor to LSPR for English-taught, internationally oriented undergraduate students.
• Gadjah Mada University (UGM): Indonesia's leading public university with communication and business postgraduate programs. Competes with LSPR for top-tier postgraduate students seeking recognized credentials in Indonesia.
• BINUS University: Large Indonesian private university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, communication, and digital fields. Closest direct competitor to LSPR in the Jakarta private higher education market, with overlapping communication and business faculties.

Regional players

• Coventry University: UK university that partners with LSPR through PSB Academy for 12–24 month top-up and master's pathways. Comparable as a foreign degree-granting counterparty delivering business and communication programs to ASEAN students.
• Curtin University: Australian university with a Perth campus and significant ASEAN student recruitment, and a LSPR partner for the 2+2 (S1+BA) pathway. Comparable in international pathway and business/communication offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Management University (SMU): Regional business and management-focused university in Singapore with postgraduate programs in communication and marketing. Operates in the same ASEAN business-education category as LSPR's postgraduate portfolio, though at a substantially larger and more established scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LSPRTVstreaming
• Instagraminstagram.com/lsprofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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