Indonesian Muslim University

What Indonesian Muslim University does

Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) is a private Islamic university founded on June 23, 1954 in Makassar, South Sulawesi, and is the oldest and largest private university in Eastern Indonesia. It operates 13 faculties and a graduate school offering more than 68 study programs, enrolling 26,056 active students taught by 1,035 faculty members, and has produced 142,995+ alumni. The university integrates modern academic disciplines (engineering, medicine, law, agriculture, computing, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, communications, fisheries, economics, and Islamic studies) with Islamic values, governed by the Yayasan Wakaf Universitas Muslim Indonesia (YW-UMI) foundation.

The university's technology stack centers on a 'Digital Campus' architecture comprising the SPMB admissions portal, SIAKAD academic information system, SPADA UMI-Kalam online learning platform, Mikrotik Academy certification program, a digital research repository, and 66+ scientific journals (five with SINTA 2 accreditation). The newly launched UMI Connection smart campus platform, developed in partnership with Minjiang University (China) and Ruijie Networks, is the centerpiece of a digital transformation. Adjacent infrastructure includes the RS Ibnu Sina teaching hospital and Klinik Pratama Ibnu Sina, the Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal (LPH) halal certification body, the Utsman Bin Affan library, student housing (Rusunawa), and the Pesantren Mahasiswa boarding school in Pangkep.

UMI's revenue model blends tuition across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with national research grants (Rp 5.7 billion secured for 54 research titles in 2026), waqf (Islamic endowment) donations including 55+ hectares of land in Jeneponto and Bulukumba, healthcare services revenue from the Ibnu Sina hospital and clinic, and professional training fees (PEKERTI, Tax Law Center). Distribution combines direct online enrollment via the SPMB portal with campus-based delivery across four Makassar locations, while internationalization is pursued through partnerships with universities in Malaysia, China, Australia, Singapore, India, Turkey, and the Philippines, alongside the KNB scholarship channel for international students.

Name

Indonesian Muslim University

Legal name

Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Website

https://umi.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) is a private Islamic university in Makassar, Indonesia, founded in 1954, enrolling 26,056 students across 13 faculties and 68+ programs. It combines Islamic values with modern disciplines, operates a teaching hospital, halal certification body, and digital smart campus platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Islamic university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Professional certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Makassar

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Student tuition fees from undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 13 faculties and 68+ study programs. Fees vary by faculty and program level.
2. National Research Funding: Competitive government research grants from DIKTISAINTEK, LLDikti IX, and BRIN. UMI received Rp 5.7 billion for 54 research titles in 2026, plus additional PKM funding.
3. Waqf and Zakat Funds: Yayasan Wakaf UMI receives waqf donations including land (55 hectares in Jeneponto, 5.5 hectares in Bulukumba, tambak in Bulukumba) and operational funds for scholarships and facility development.
4. Healthcare Services: Revenue from RS Ibnu Sina hospital and Klinik Pratama Ibnu Sina, including outpatient services, medical procedures, and pharmaceutical services.
5. Professional Training and Certification: Revenue from PEKERTI training programs (attended by 81 participants from 52 institutions), Tax Law Center courses, and professional certification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) is a private Islamic university that delivers higher education services across 13 faculties and 68+ accredited study programs, integrating modern academic disciplines with Islamic values. Beyond degree programs (undergraduate, master's, doctoral), the university operates a teaching hospital (RS Ibnu Sina), a primary care clinic, a halal certification body (LPH UMI), a networking certification academy (Mikrotik Academy), and digital learning infrastructure (SPADA, SIAKAD, SPMB).

Product overview

Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) operates as a comprehensive private Islamic university with a multi-faculty structure offering diverse academic programs across 13 faculties plus a postgraduate program. The university's product portfolio includes administrative and academic platforms (SPMB for student admissions, SIAKAD for academic administration, SPADA UMI-Kalam for online learning), research infrastructure (repository, scientific journals with SINTA accreditation), and community engagement programs. The institution positions itself as a 'Digital Campus' with smart campus initiatives, integrating technology across its educational ecosystem. The core offering is higher education services combined with Islamic values integration, supported by facilities including the Utsman bin Affan Library, student housing (Rusunawa), and the Ibnu Sina Clinic. The university also maintains research funding operations (Rp 5.7 billion in national research funding for 2026) and community service programs (KKN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across 13 faculties including Faculty of Islamic Religion, Economics and Business, Engineering, Law, Literature/Communication/Education, Marine Sciences, Agriculture, Industrial Technology, Medicine, Computer Science, Public Health, Pharmacy, and Dentistry for recent high school graduates seeking higher education with Islamic values integration.
• Postgraduate Programs Master's and Doctoral degree programs for working professionals and academics seeking advanced credentials, including RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) pathways, with new doctoral program in Chemical Engineering (Program Studi Doktor Teknik Kimia) approved in 2026.
• Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal (LPH) UMI Halal Certification Services National-accredited halal inspection and certification services provided by LPH UMI to food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods businesses seeking halal compliance certification.
• Mikrotik Academy Networking Certification Industry-recognized networking technology certification training program delivered in partnership with Mikrotik, providing students and professionals with networking skills and credentials.
• SPADA UMI-Kalam Online Learning Platform Distance and blended learning platform offering online courses for UMI students, enabling flexible participation in degree programs through digital course delivery.
• RS Ibnu Sina YW-UMI Healthcare Services Hospital and clinical healthcare services provided by Rumah Sakit Ibnu Sina, including outpatient services, medical procedures, and pharmaceutical services; also serves as a teaching hospital for medical students.
• Klinik Pratama Ibnu Sina Primary Care Services Primary healthcare clinic providing outpatient medical services to the general public and university community.
• Professional Training and Certification Programs Continuing professional education programs including PEKERTI training for lecturers, PKPA (advocate certification), and Tax Law Center courses targeting professionals seeking career advancement and licensing credentials.
• Hafidz/Hafidzah Scholarship Free Education Program Full-tuition scholarship pathway at the Faculty of Medicine reserved for students who have memorized the Quran (hafidz/hafidzah), combining medical education with religious recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54 research titles selected for national funding in 2026 worth Rp 5.7 billion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, moderate and minor.

• UTeM Melaka MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025MoU signed for reciprocal collaboration in technology and AI. Follow-up visit in December 2025 to solidify international collaboration in technology and artificial intelligence.
• Universiti MalayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2025Joint book publication 'Bugis Islam in the Malay World' launched at WOCIHA 2025 conference in Malaysia, inaugurated by H. Jusuf Kalla. Collaboration on Islamic history and civilization research.
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Launched PhD by Research program for FK UMI medical faculty - a monumental step toward world-class university. Joint International Conference on Halal development and school excellence programs in Luwu Timur.
• Minjiang University (China)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Strategic partnership for smart campus development including UMI Connection platform launch. Collaboration includes AI research, digital transformation, and international faculty exchange programs. President of Minjiang University invited to UMI's 72nd Milad celebration.
• Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Campus technology partner providing networking infrastructure for digital campus transformation. UMI Connection platform developed with Ruijie's support for world-class smart campus implementation.
• Griffith University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on women's empowerment research in tourism sector. Part of broader internationalization strategy including alumni event in Australia.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint international book publication with De Gruyter Brill on maritime heritage of Singapore and Sulawesi. Part of collaborative preservation, digitization and translation of Daeng Paduppa manuscript.
• Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partner including reviewer training programs and national research ecosystem participation. BRIN Head Prof. Arif Satria acknowledged UMI's research potential.
• ITBM MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational publication collaboration and scientific book marketing partnership. Joint PKM international programs and Bugis-Melayu civilization research promotion on global stage.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and research collaboration partner from Malaysia's national university system.
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)moderateTechnology or IntegrationTechnical university partnership focusing on engineering and technology collaboration, reciprocal visits and technology exchange programs.
• University of MichiganmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for research and student exchange opportunities.
• Marinduque State University (Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian university network (Sulampua) partnership for regional collaboration.
• Kementerian Luar Negeri RIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation for internationalization efforts, diplomatic engagement and overseas program support.
• Kementerian Hukum RIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal and regulatory cooperation including DJKI partnership for intellectual property implementation and Kantor Wilayah Kemenkum partnership.
• Pemprov Sulawesi TengahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU for regional development cooperation, resource development and innovation. Supports 127 Central Sulawesi scholarship students at UMI.
• PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partnership opening job opportunities for 600 participants including alumni and non-alumni to work at Morowali industrial area.
• Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended tridharma collaboration agreement strengthening higher education cooperation in Makassar region.
• BNI PusatmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic cooperation for scholarships for outstanding students and banking services.
• Bank MuamalatmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerReceived two ambulance donations from Bank Muamalat strengthening healthcare service cooperation.
• BRI (Bank Rakyat Indonesia)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation scholarship partnership providing financial support for students.
• Universiti Malaysia TerengganuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime and marine science research collaboration partner.
• Sanjivani University (India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for research and student exchange.
• Erzurum Technical University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-regional international partnership expanding UMI's global academic network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): Leading Malaysian public international Islamic university with global reach and broader graduate offerings. Comparable as a larger, established Islamic university with similar mission; potential competitor for international Muslim students.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM): Malaysia's national research university with broad Islamic studies and multidisciplinary programs. Comparable as a regional incumbent Islamic-academic institution and an existing UMI exchange partner.

Direct peers

• Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar: Private Muhammadiyah-affiliated Islamic university in Makassar directly competing with UMI in the same city and Eastern Indonesia student market, with similar multi-faculty Islamic-integrated program offerings.
• Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII): Yogyakarta-based private Islamic university offering multi-faculty programs integrating Islamic values with modern sciences. Direct comparable as a leading private Indonesian Islamic university competing for the same Muslim student demographic across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM): Malaysian public Islamic university focused on science, technology, and social sciences integrated with Islamic values. Directly comparable to UMI on mission, scope, and integrated-Islam academic model; also an existing UMI PhD partner.
• Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia: Jakarta-based private Islamic university offering multi-disciplinary programs with Islamic integration. Closely comparable as another Indonesian private Islamic university with broad faculty coverage and a similar mission to combine modern sciences with Islamic scholarship.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta: Private Islamic-affiliated university under the Muhammadiyah network with multi-faculty programs. Comparable to UMI as a similarly positioned Indonesian private Islamic university competing for the same religious-education-conscious student segment.

Regional players

• UIN Alauddin Makassar: Public Islamic state university located in Makassar (same city as UMI). Directly comparable on mission and curriculum, but as a public institution competes with UMI on price in the same Eastern Indonesia catchment.
• Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS): Flagship public university in Makassar. Competes with UMI for top regional students in engineering, medicine, law, and social sciences, and is a key talent competitor in Eastern Indonesia.

Others

• Minjiang University (China): Chinese partner university collaborating with UMI on the UMI Connection smart campus platform and AI research. Comparable as a strategic technology and academic partner rather than a direct competitor, but useful benchmark for digital-campus capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umiacid
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universitasmuslimindonesia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umimakassar
• Facebookfacebook.com/YW.UMI

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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