Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta

What Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta does

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta) is a state-owned higher education institution located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, established in 1984 as one of Indonesia's first dedicated art universities. The institution delivers arts education across diploma (D4), undergraduate (S1), master's (S2), and doctoral (S3) levels through 27 study programs organized across three faculties, covering disciplines such as fine arts, performing arts, media arts, and traditional Indonesian art forms including batik and puppet theater.

The business model is a state-funded public university model. Primary revenue flows from the Indonesian state budget (APBN) via DIPA (Daftar Isian Pelaksanaan Anggaran) allocations from the Ministry of Education, supplemented by student tuition, research grants, and partnership income. The institution serves a national student body drawn from across Indonesia, with international students accessed through exchange partnerships. Go-to-market is effectively admissions-driven with annual intake cycles governed by national university admission pathways. The institution does not pursue a commercial sales model; rather, it competes for student talent, faculty quality, and government budget priority.

ISI Yogyakarta operates a standard educational technology stack including a learning management system, library systems, and administrative portals, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications underpinning quality and educational management processes. Strategic positioning centers on maintaining status as Indonesia's flagship art university, evidenced by QS rankings inclusion and international awards in puppet theater (Russia) and documentary (Bulgaria) categories. Recent strategic activity has focused on international partnership expansion (Seoul National University, Sungkyun Kwan University, ZHdK, LASALLE, Bunditpatanasilpa, Project Eleven Foundation), industry commercialization (TikTok/Tokopedia batik initiative), and geographic extension through the ISBI Kalimantan Timur satellite campus.

Name

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta

Legal name

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta

Website

https://isi.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta is a state-owned art university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, founded 1984, offering diploma-to-doctoral programs across 27 study programs and three faculties to a national student body.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Art Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Art education
• Performing arts programs
• Fine arts and design
• Media arts university

Headquarters

HQ city

Sewon

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: As a state university under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek), ISI Yogyakarta receives operational funding from the Indonesian government through DIPA (Dana Alokasi Khusus)
2. Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for D4, S1, S2, and S3 programs across 27 study programs
3. Research Grants: External funding from DRTPM Kemdikbudristek, BRIN, Indosiana, and Kedaireka for research activities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta is a state art university that delivers formal higher education across 27 study programs at Diploma IV, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels in performing arts, fine arts and design, and recorded media arts. It supports teaching and learning through digital platforms (KRS Online, e-Learning, Open Class, DIGILIB) and physical facilities including the Concert Hall and Galeri RJ Katamsi, enrolling students directly through the PMB Online portal and satellite campus partnerships.

Product overview

Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta is a comprehensive art university organized into 3 faculties (Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan with 11 programs, Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain with 9 programs, and Fakultas Seni Media Rekam with 4 programs) plus a Postgraduate Program offering 2 Master's and 1 Doctoral program. The institution operates 27 total study programs across undergraduate (S1), applied bachelor (D4), master's (S2), and doctoral (S3) levels. Supporting infrastructure includes KRS Online, e-Learning, Open Class platforms, UPA Perpustakaan (ISO-certified library), e-SPMI quality assurance system, and community service programs like P3Wilsen. Facilities include Concert Hall and Galeri RJ Katamsi for exhibitions and performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan (Faculty of Performing Arts) Faculty offering 11 study programs in performing arts including Dance (Tari), Karawitan, Music, Music Creation, Music Education, Music Presentation, Theater, Ethnomusicology, Puppetry Arts, Performing Arts Education, and Musical Theater for prospective students pursuing performing arts degrees at S1 and D4 levels.
• Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain (Faculty of Fine Arts and Design) Faculty offering 9 study programs in fine arts and design including Fine Arts, Craft, Batik Craft Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, Product Design, Arts Management, Art Conservation, and Media Design for prospective students at S1 and D4 levels.
• Fakultas Seni Media Rekam (Faculty of Recorded Media Arts) Faculty offering 4 study programs in recorded media arts including Photography, Film and Television, Animation, and Film and Television Production for prospective students pursuing media arts degrees at S1 and D4 levels.
• Program Pascasarjana (Postgraduate Program) Postgraduate programs comprising 2 Master's programs (Master of Arts and Master of Arts Management) and 1 Doctoral program in Arts, hosted at Kampus Surya in Yogyakarta for advanced researchers and art practitioners pursuing S2 and S3 qualifications.
• Open Class Public Learning Platform Public-facing video learning platform introducing prospective students and the public to fine arts, performing arts, design, media arts, and other creative fields through accessible video content hosted at openclass.isi.ac.id.
• UPA Perpustakaan ISI Yogyakarta (Library Services) Library services including e-Journal, DIGILIB digital repository, and OPAC catalog system at lib.isi.ac.id. Holds Grade A accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications, serving students, faculty, and researchers.
• Rintisan Kemitraan ISBI Kalimantan Timur (Satellite Campus Program) Off-campus study program partnership pilot in East Kalimantan offering 4 S1 programs: Dance (Tari), Ethnomusicology, Craft (Kriya), and Film Television, allowing regional students to access ISI Yogyakarta degrees without relocating to Yogyakarta.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 101-120 in QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZHdK (Zürcher Hochschule der Künste)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Zurich University of the Arts collaboration through Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) ISI Yogyakarta for campus internationalization in art and design education.
• Project Eleven FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Collaboration for Asia-Pacific Art Dialogue through APAF 2026 (Asia-Pacific Arts Forum) strengthening art dialogue and cultural exchange in the region.
• Seoul National University (Korea Selatan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024International academic cooperation agreement signed November 5-6, 2024, in Seoul for joint academic and educational development based on equality and mutual benefit.
• Sungkyun Kwan University (Korea Selatan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024International academic cooperation agreement for educational and research collaboration signed during Seoul visit November 2024.
• Bunditpatanasilpa Institute (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024MoU, MoA and IA signed August 12, 2024, to strengthen world-class partnership and improve ISI Yogyakarta's key performance index.
• LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2024MoU signed July 26, 2024, represented by Rector Dr. Irwandi and President Prof. Steve Dixon for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten MadiunminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024MoU signed July 10, 2024, at SEPASMA 2024 opening, represented by Rector Dr. Irwandi and Regent Tontro Pahlawanto for Tri Dharma cooperation.
• Osaka Metropolitan University (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024Delegation visit April 24, 2024, from Prof. Shin Nakagawa and team to strengthen existing cooperation quality between institutions.
• TikTok and TokopediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2024Cooperation agreement for batik motif design support for batik UMKM (small businesses) involved on TikTok and Tokopedia platforms. Signed by Dean FSRD Muhamad Sholahuddin.
• Mahidol University (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university in Thailand for arts education collaboration.
• Universiti Sains MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with Malaysian university for research and academic exchange in arts.
• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Singapore's premier arts academy for student and faculty exchanges.
• Shenzhen Arts School, ShanghaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Chinese arts institution for cultural exchange.
• Esterhazy Karoly University (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partnership for arts education and research collaboration.
• Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten BojonegorominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for extending MoU cooperation in art and cultural development.
• ISBI Kalimantan TimurcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership pilot program (Rintisan Kemitraan) offering satellite campus education in East Kalimantan for S1 programs in Tari, Etnomusikologi, Kriya, and Film Televisi.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Art: Globally renowned postgraduate art and design university in London with strong international recognition. Comparable as a global peer in advanced arts and design education with similar comprehensive discipline coverage.
• University of the Arts London: Europe's largest specialist arts university comprising six colleges covering fashion, design, fine arts, performance, and media. Comparable as a global peer with a similarly comprehensive multi-faculty arts structure.
• Institut Teknologi Bandung: Indonesia's leading technology university with a Faculty of Art and Design (FSRD) offering programs overlapping ISI Yogyakarta's design portfolio. Comparable as a domestic Indonesian peer combining broader STEM scale with significant arts capacity.

Direct peers

• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts: Singapore's oldest arts institution offering diploma and degree programs across fine arts, design, and performing arts. Comparable as an international partner with comparable arts-portfolio breadth.
• LASALLE College of the Arts: Leading arts university in Singapore with programs in fine arts, design, media arts, performing arts, and film. Directly comparable as an international partner and comprehensive arts-focused higher education institution.
• Rhode Island School of Design: Leading US arts and design college with strong programs in fine arts, architecture, and design disciplines. Comparable as a global peer in specialized arts/design higher education with similar portfolio breadth.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta: Sister Indonesian state arts university also under Kemendiktisaintek, offering programs in fine arts, performing arts, and design. It is the closest domestic peer within the same state arts university system.
• Zurich University of the Arts: Switzerland's largest arts university with comprehensive programs spanning design, fine arts, music, theater, and media. Direct international partner and comparable in structure as a comprehensive multi-faculty arts university.

Regional players

• Tokyo University of the Arts: Japan's premier national arts university offering comprehensive programs in fine arts, music, film, and design. Comparable as a regional peer with national-university status and similar comprehensive arts scope.
• Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: Hong Kong's specialist institution for performing arts education across music, dance, drama, and film. Comparable as a regional peer with strong performing-arts focus mirroring ISI Yogyakarta's Faculty of Performing Arts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/isiyk_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ISIYogyakartaOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISIJOGJA
• Instagraminstagram.com/isiyogyakarta_official?igsh=MWZ4MGRrYWZqcGFwcQ==
• TikToktiktok.com/@isiyogyakarta_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isijogja

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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