University of Pembangunan Nasional Yogyakarta

What University of Pembangunan Nasional Yogyakarta does

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (UPNYK) is an Indonesian public university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri) established on October 8, 1958, originally as Akademi Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" by Indonesian veterans and converted to public-university status in 2014 under Presidential Regulation No. 121. It operates five faculties — Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Economics and Business, and Mineral and Energy Technology — and delivers Diploma 3, Sarjana, Magister, and Doctoral programs under the motto "Widya Mwat Yasa." The institution holds BLU (Badan Layanan Umum / Public Service Agency) status and earned "UNGGUL" (Excellent) institutional accreditation from BAN-PT in August 2025, supported by per-program accreditations from BAN-PT, LAM-TEKNIK, and LAM-INFOKOM.

UPNYK runs an integrated digital campus platform anchored on SEMAR (executive dashboard unifying multiple academic applications), with NAKULA for faculty attendance, SADEWA for student activities, BIMA for academic information (KRS/KHS), and SPADA WIMAYA — a Moodle-based LMS with embedded Big Blue Button video conferencing. UPA TIK (Information and Communication Technology unit) is rolling out SAML2-based Single Sign-On across 15–16 campus information systems. Complementary units include UPT Perpustakaan (Grade A library accredited by Lembaga Akreditasi Perpustakaan Nasional RI, with Turnitin, JOGJALIB, Perpusnas, and OneSearch integrations) and UPA PKK (career and entrepreneurship unit hosting job fairs with employers such as PT United Tractors, PT Kalbe Farma, PT Nutrifood, and PT INKA).

Commercially, UPNYK generates revenue from tuition (UKT and IPI fees structured by student economic classification), government BLU operational funding and DIPA budget execution, and research/community-service grants. Domestic Indonesian students form the primary customer segment, recruited through national SNBP, SNBT, and independent selection pathways via pmb.upnyk.ac.id; secondary segments include international exchange partners and corporate employers. Distribution is direct through two physical campuses in Depok, Sleman (Kampus I and Kampus II), supplemented by digital learning channels, with a brand identity rooted in "Kampus Bela Negara" (State Defense Campus).

Name

University of Pembangunan Nasional Yogyakarta

Legal name

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta

Website

https://upnyk.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UPN Veteran Yogyakarta is an Indonesian public university (BLU status, BAN-PT UNGGUL accreditation) operating five faculties across engineering, agriculture, social sciences, economics, and energy, serving roughly ten thousand domestic students through integrated digital platforms (SEMAR, SPADA WIMAYA, BIMA, NAKULA, SADEWA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Depok

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue from UKT (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) and IPI (Iuran Pengembangan Institusi) fees paid by students across diploma, bachelor, master, and doctoral programs
2. Government BLU Budget: Revenue through BLU (Badan Layanan Umum) status providing government operational funding, audited financial reports with unqualified opinion, and DIPA budget execution
3. Research Grants and Development Funds: Funding for research activities, community service programs, and institutional development from government and private sources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UPN Veteran Yogyakarta is an Indonesian public university operating under the Ministry of Education that delivers higher education programs (Diploma 3, Sarjana/Bachelor, Magister/Master, and Doktoral/Doctoral) across five faculties: Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, Social and Political Sciences, Economics and Business, and Mineral and Energy Technology. The university sells educational services through on-campus instruction, supports them with an integrated digital campus platform, and supplements with research, community service, career development, and library services. It also operates a network of partnerships with international universities and corporate employers for research collaboration and graduate recruitment.

Product overview

University of Pembangunan Nasional Yogyakarta (UPN Veteran Yogyakarta) operates a portfolio of integrated digital systems for academic management, student services, and institutional operations. The core platform consists of SEMAR, an executive dashboard integrating multiple applications; NAKULA for attendance management; SADEWA for student activities and achievements; BIMA for academic information; and SPADA WIMAYA as the Moodle-based Learning Management System. Supporting services include the accredited library system (UPT Perpustakaan), IT services (UPA TIK) managing campus SSO integration for 15-16 systems, and career services (UPA PKK). The systems are interconnected through the Semar portal and SAML2-based single sign-on, with Big Blue Button video conferencing integrated in SPADA for online learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPADA WIMAYA: Learning Management System (LMS) for e-learning at UPN Veteran Yogyakarta
• SEMAR
• NAKULA
• SADEWA

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs (Diploma, Sarjana, Magister, Doktoral) Multi-level higher education programs spanning Diploma 3, Sarjana (Bachelor), Magister (Master), and Doktoral (Doctoral) degrees across five faculties: Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, Social and Political Sciences, Economics and Business, and Mineral and Energy Technology, for prospective Indonesian and international students recruited through SNBP, SNBT, and independent selection pathways.
• UPT Perpustakaan (Library Services) Central library system accredited 'A' by Lembaga Akreditasi Perpustakaan Nasional RI, providing circulation, reference collections, e-journals, e-books, thesis access, Turnitin similarity checking, JOGJALIB consortium integration, and institutional repository (Eprints) services to students, faculty, and external researchers.
• UPA PKK (Career Development and Entrepreneurship Services) Career and entrepreneurship development unit offering career coaching, job fairs, business incubation, tracer studies, job vacancy information systems, online consultation, alumni monitoring, and partnerships with companies including PT United Tractors, PT Kalbe Farma, PT Nutrifood, and PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) for graduate recruitment services.
• SPADA WIMAYA E-Learning Platform Moodle-based Learning Management System providing e-learning facilitation including video conferencing via Big Blue Button, assignment submission, quiz functionality, attendance recording, and content delivery for students and lecturers across all faculties.
• Research Collaboration Programs (Food, Energy, Health, Transportation, Engineering) Applied research programs covering priority areas of food security (biotechnology, agriculture, nutrition), renewable energy (biodiesel, biogas, geothermal, fuel cells), health (pharmaceutical production, pandemic management), transportation (infrastructure and management), and engineering (Industry 4.0, advanced materials), delivered in collaboration with national and international partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Green extraction technology achieves 2.949% oil recovery in 85 minutes with 80%+ reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to conventional methods
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• RevoUminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2026Exclusive scholarship collaboration between UPN Veteran Yogyakarta and RevoU for digital skills development, announced June 2026.
• PT United Tractors TbkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 June 2026Corporate partner for job vacancy listings and internship programs through Astra Internship Fair #3.
• BP3MIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 June 2026Cooperation with BP3MI (Badan Perlindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia) for overseas work placement and pre-departure training services.
• PT Nutrifood IndonesiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 June 2026HSE Supervisor internship placement opportunities at Cibitung, Ciawi, and Sentul locations.
• Jobstreet by SEEKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026Partnership for CV and portfolio training workshop for students to prepare for job market entry.
• Japan Agriculture Companies and InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Faculty of Agriculture sends students for international internship programs in Japan's agricultural sector as part of internationalization efforts.
• Kanda University JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026V-Pal Project #4 international collaboration between FISIP Communication Science department and Kanda University Japan for cross-cultural academic exchange.
• PT Kalbe Farma TbkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Job vacancy postings and recruitment activities through campus hiring programs.
• PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Industrial internship placement program for engineering students at rail manufacturing facility.
• University of AlabamamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025International research collaboration led by Obiora Muojama on green extraction technology for essential oils, published in Elsevier Journal. Professor Heri Septya Kusuma from UPN Veteran Yogyakarta participated alongside University of Benin researchers.
• University of BeninmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025International research collaboration alongside University of Alabama on solventless microwave hydrodistillation technology for essential oil extraction with Professor Andrew Amenaghawon.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2024Expert collaboration from UGM Faculty of Engineering in Zona Integritas WBK/WBBM establishment ceremony, with Prof. Selo providing guidance on corruption-free zone development.
• UPN Veteran Jakarta, UPN Veteran Jawa Timur, and Universitas Bung HattacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Kampus Merdeka Belajar program partnership enabling student exchanges and sit-in opportunities at partner universities. Collaboration under Merdek Belajar policy to broaden student learning experiences across institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS): Public university in Surakarta (Central Java) with a similar multi-faculty structure and comparable national standing. Not directly competing in Yogyakarta, but offers a regional benchmark for accreditation, enrollment scale, and faculty offerings in the same Javanese higher-education ecosystem.
• Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD): Yogyakarta-based Muhammadiyah-affiliated private university with comparable program breadth (engineering, economics, social sciences). Competes with UPNYK in the same regional admissions pool and offers a private-sector pricing and governance benchmark.
• Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII): One of the largest private universities in Yogyakarta with comparable multi-faculty structure covering engineering, economics, and social sciences. Competes with UPNYK for the same regional student pool while operating on a private rather than BLU funding model, providing a useful structural comparator.
• Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY): Public teacher-education-focused university in Yogyakarta, sharing the same labor market and student pipeline as UPNYK. Operates as a same-region public university with distinct program mix (education rather than engineering/agriculture), making it the closest public peer for local market dynamics.

Direct peers

• UPN Veteran Jawa Timur: Third UPN 'Veteran' sister institution in Surabaya with overlapping faculties and identical BLU governance structure. Engaged with UPNYK in mutual student exchange under Kampus Merdeka Belajar, serving the East Java market and providing a regional comparison point for enrollment, accreditation, and digital systems maturity.
• UPN Veteran Jakarta: Sister institution under the same UPN 'Veteran' banner, established to serve the Jakarta region with comparable faculties (engineering, social sciences, economics). Operates the same BLU model, the same SNBP/SNBT admission funnel, and partners with UPNYK on Kampus Merdeka Belajar exchanges, making it the closest direct comparator.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Indonesia's premier technology-focused public university, comparable to UPNYK's engineering and industrial-technology faculties but with substantially stronger research reputation, ranking presence, and industry pipeline. Represents the 'top-tier' benchmark for engineering employability outcomes that UPNYK's FTI competes against.
• Universitas Brawijaya (UB): Large public university in Malang with comparable multi-faculty structure (including agriculture and engineering) and similar BLU governance model. Comparable scale and academic offering mix to UPNYK, making it a useful reference point for tuition, accreditation outcomes, and digital transformation maturity.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): Indonesia's flagship public research university, also headquartered in Yogyakarta and explicitly named in UPNYK data as a strategic partner for Zona Integritas WBK/WBBM guidance. Operates a vastly broader research portfolio and stronger national brand, serving as the primary upper-tier incumbent competitor in the same geography.

Others

• University of Alabama: Named international research partner with UPNYK on the green extraction technology publication in Elsevier. While not a direct competitor, the partnership provides a benchmark for UPNYK's international research positioning and capability-building collaborations in extractive technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/perpus.upnyk

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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