Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional

What Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional does

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional (ISTN) is a private higher education institution headquartered in South Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 1950 by Prof. Roosseno as the first private engineering university in Indonesia. The institution operates under the Yayasan Perguruan Cikini foundation and offers academic programs across two faculties — Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi (FSTT) and Fakultas Farmasi — spanning Diploma (D3), Bachelor's (S1), Master's (S2), and Professional levels in electrical, mechanical, civil, industrial, and informatics engineering, physics, mathematics, information systems, architecture, landscape architecture, and pharmacy. ISTN's Steel Sculpture is the only Indonesian asset listed in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) global teaching network of 170+ universities.

ISTN generates revenue primarily through tuition and registration fees, with multiple admission waves per year via its SPMB online portal. The institution supplements self-paying enrollment with government scholarships (KIP Kuliah), faith-based institutional partnerships (Rumah Zakat, BAZNAS DKI Jakarta), and school partnership pipelines within the Cikini foundation ecosystem. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online registration with event-driven outreach — open houses, campus tours, school visits, and alumni-led talk shows — across multiple digital channels (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).

ISTN's industry and academic partnerships include PLN, Nakatani Enetec Corporation (Japan), KJS Indonesia (Japan job placement), and international academic collaborations including the ISIF 2025 symposium with Maynooth University Ireland. The institution holds formal accreditations from BAN-PT, LAM-PTKes, and LAM Teknik for multiple programs, and is actively pursuing higher accreditation tiers under its 2025-2026 strategic plan. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the institution has no external equity investors, operating as a non-profit foundation entity.

Name

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional

Legal name

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional

Website

https://istn.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional (ISTN) is a private Indonesian higher education institution, founded in 1950, offering diploma, bachelor's, master's, and professional programs in engineering, pharmacy, architecture, and applied sciences to high school graduates and working professionals in Jakarta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• Pharmacy education
• Graduate degree programs
• Vocational diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jagakarsa

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: ISTN generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from its various academic programs including Diploma (D3), Bachelor's (S1), Master's (S2), and Professional programs (Profesi Apoteker). Students pay registration fees, tuition, and semester fees as per the program. Financial assistance programs such as KIP Kuliah (government scholarship) and institutional scholarships from partners like Rumah Zakat and BAZNAS support student access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional (ISTN) is a private tertiary education institution delivering academic programs from Diploma (D3) through Bachelor's (S1), Master's (S2), and Professional levels across two faculties — Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi and Fakultas Farmasi. Programs cover civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, informatics, information systems, architecture, landscape architecture, physics, mathematics, and pharmacy, with specialized Master's tracks in Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity. The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition, registration, and semester fees, supplemented by government and institutional scholarships.

Product overview

Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional (ISTN) is a private technical higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple faculties. The institution operates through two main faculties: Fakulti Sains Terapan dan Teknologi (FSTT) and Fakulti Farmasi. Programs span Diploma (D3), Bachelor's (S1), Master's (S2), and Professional levels across engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, industrial, informatics), sciences (physics, mathematics), information systems, architecture, landscape architecture, and pharmacy. The Magister programs include specialized tracks in Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity for electrical engineering. Professional programs include the Apoteker (Pharmacist) professional program with clinical and industry training components. The institution does not offer commercial technology products or SaaS platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma Tiga (D3) Teknik Elektro Three-year diploma program in electrical engineering offered by Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi, targeted at vocational high school graduates seeking applied technical skills.
• Diploma Tiga (D3) Teknik Mesin Three-year diploma program in mechanical engineering offered by Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi, focused on applied mechanical engineering competencies.
• Diploma Tiga (D3) Teknik Sipil Three-year diploma program in civil engineering offered by Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi, providing foundational civil engineering training.
• Sarjana Teknik Sipil Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, leveraging ISTN's AISC-listed Steel Sculpture as a teaching medium for structural steel learning.
• Sarjana Teknik Mesin Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering covering product design, manufacturing, and maintenance engineering fundamentals.
• Sarjana Teknik Elektro Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering offered through Fakultas Sains Terapan dan Teknologi.
• Sarjana Teknik Industri Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering focused on production systems, operations, and industrial management.
• Sarjana Teknik Informatika Bachelor's degree program in Informatics Engineering (Computer Science) covering software development, programming, and computing systems.
• Sarjana Sistem Informasi Bachelor's degree program in Information Systems focusing on the intersection of business processes and information technology.
• Sarjana Arsitektur Bachelor's degree program in Architecture preparing students for professional architectural practice and design.
• Sarjana Arsitektur Lanskap Bachelor's degree program in Landscape Architecture addressing outdoor space planning and environmental design.
• Sarjana Fisika Bachelor's degree program in Physics covering theoretical and applied physics disciplines.
• Sarjana Matematika Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics providing training in pure and applied mathematical methods.
• Sarjana Farmasi Bachelor's degree program in Pharmacy offered by Fakultas Farmasi, providing foundational pharmaceutical sciences training.
• Magister Teknik Elektro (Digital Transformation dan Cybersecurity) Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering with specialized tracks in Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity, targeting working professionals and graduates.
• Magister Teknik Industri Master's degree program in Industrial Engineering offering advanced specialization for working professionals and graduates.
• Magister Teknik Mesin Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering with concentrations in Product & Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Engineering & Management; accredited 'Baik' by BAN-PT (3864/SK/BAN-PT/Akred-PMT/M/VI/2022).
• Magister Teknik Sipil Master's degree program in Civil Engineering; accredited 'Baik' by LAM Teknik (0373/SK/LAM Teknik/AM/XII/2023). Tuition comprises a registration fee, initial period cost, and recurring semester fees.
• Program Studi Profesi Apoteker (PSPA) Professional pharmacist program that trains students in clinical practice and the pharmaceutical industry in preparation for the UKMPPAI certification via OSCE; accredited 'Baik Sekali' by LAM-PTKes (0680/SK/LAM-PTKes/Akr/PRO/XI/2019).

Quantifiable outcome

• Steel Sculpture listed in AISC global network alongside 170+ universities worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ikatan Alumni ISTN (INI-ISTN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026ISTN signed two strategic cooperation agreements (Perjanjian Kerja Sama) with INI-ISTN for the organization of PSPPI (Program Sertifikasi Profesi Pengamanan Indonesia) and endowment fund mobilization (Penggalangan Dana Abadi). The signing was conducted by ISTN's Rector and the Dean of FSTT alongside INI-ISTN officials.
• Rumah ZakatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026ISTN signed a cooperation agreement with Rumah Zakat for student education support and social programs. The partnership aims to build synergy in education, human resource development, and community service to improve student welfare and support Tridharma activities. Rumah Zakat provides education financing and social support for qualifying ISTN students.
• Prof. Martin Curley (Maynooth University, Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Prof. Martin Curley from Maynooth University, Ireland served as keynote speaker at ISIF 2025 (International Symposium & Innovation Forum) hosted by ISTN on 'AI for Virtuous Health: Indonesia's Digital Health Sovereignty.' The symposium also featured speakers from various Indonesian institutions and companies including SBY-ITB, Universitas YARSI, DesktopIP, and Xynexis International, attracting over 300 academic participants.
• LPK Kokusai Jinzai Support (KJS Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025ISTN signed a cooperation agreement with KJS Indonesia to open employment opportunities for ISTN graduates in Japan. KJS Indonesia is a workforce training institution facilitating Indonesian workers for employment in Japanese industries, providing Japanese language training and skills preparation. The signing involved ISTN's Rector, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, and Head of Business Development and Marketing.
• Nakatani Enetec CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNakatani Enetec Corporation (Japan) is a partner providing international internship and career opportunities for ISTN students and graduates in Japanese industry.
• PT PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLN is listed as one of ISTN's strategic industry partners, supporting the institution's collaborative campus ecosystem and potentially providing industry exposure for engineering students.
• PT Sankosha IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Sankosha Indonesia is listed as a strategic partner collaborating with ISTN for education-industry synergy, strengthening the connection between academic learning and industry needs.
• BAZNAS DKI JakartaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAZNAS DKI Jakarta partnered with ISTN to provide the Beasiswa Masa Depan Jakarta (MDJ) scholarship to qualifying ISTN students. Two ISTN pharmacy students (Dzakirah Israq and Nadia Yolanda Putri) received this scholarship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Indonesia (UI): UI is Indonesia's flagship public research university offering engineering, pharmacy, and applied sciences. It absorbs a meaningful share of Indonesia's top SMA graduates via subsidized tuition, raising the quality bar and competition that private peers like ISTN must navigate.
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): ITB is Indonesia's premier public engineering and science university with national brand recognition in civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering. While public and more selective, ITB is the benchmark institution that anchors Indonesian engineering higher education against which ISTN must differentiate.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): UPH is a large private comprehensive university in Greater Jakarta offering engineering, science, and pharmacy programs. It overlaps ISTN in private-sector STEM delivery and competes for tuition-paying students seeking broader international exposure and stronger brand positioning.

Direct peers

• Universitas Atma Jaya Jakarta: Atma Jaya Jakarta is a private Jakarta-based university offering engineering and applied sciences at the diploma and undergraduate levels. It competes with ISTN within the same private higher education ecosystem in South/Central Jakarta for the same SMA/SMK applicant pool.
• Universitas Trisakti: Trisakti is a long-established private university in Jakarta offering engineering, pharmacy, architecture, and applied sciences programs. It overlaps with ISTN in faculty mix, Jakarta location, private-sector pricing, and SMA/SMK recruitment, making it a direct private-sector competitor.
• BINUS University: BINUS is a large private Indonesian university with a strong focus on computing, engineering, and applied sciences, headquartered in Jakarta. Like ISTN, it serves SMA/SMK applicants with multi-faculty STEM programs and competes directly for the same private higher education tuition pool in Greater Jakarta.
• Universitas Telkom: Telkom University is a private Indonesian university with strong technology and engineering programs, including informatics, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering. It competes with ISTN for SMA/SMK applicants seeking STEM credentials, particularly those interested in digital transformation programs.
• Universitas Gunadarma: Gunadarma is a private technology-focused university in the Greater Jakarta (Depok) area offering informatics, engineering, and applied sciences. It competes with ISTN for the same technical-education prospective students across Jabodetabek at comparable private-sector tuition points.

Emerging players

• Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN): UMN is a newer private technology-focused university in Tangerang (Greater Jakarta) emphasizing informatics, digital media, and engineering. It represents the emerging cohort of digitally focused private universities competing for ISTN's addressable student segment with a more modern brand.

Regional players

• Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ): PNJ is a public polytechnic in Jakarta offering D3 (Diploma) engineering programs including electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering. It competes with ISTN's D3 offerings on the basis of lower public-sector tuition and government accreditation, especially for SMK graduates seeking applied technical credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@istnjakarta
• Facebookfacebook.com/officialISTN
• LinkedInid.linkedin.com/school/istn-jakarta
• Instagraminstagram.com/istnjakarta
• TikToktiktok.com/@istnjakarta1950
• Xx.com/ISTN_official

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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