What Cakrawala University does

Cakrawala University is a private Indonesian higher education institution headquartered in Jakarta Selatan, operating two campuses (Sudirman at The Landmark Center and Kemang) and offering 16 undergraduate programs across six schools: Business and Economics (SBE), AI & Computer Science (SAC), Communication and Design (SCD), Psychology and Education (SPE), Law (SLA), and Engineering (SEN). All programs follow a signature 3+1 model — three years of academic study followed by a mandatory one-year industry internship or project placement — differentiating the institution from conventional four-year Indonesian undergraduate curricula and positioning it as a 'Kampus Siap Kerja' (career-ready campus).

The institution's technology stack centers on a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) that supports hybrid online/offline class delivery with recorded lectures and course materials, complemented by a Job Portal that connects students to a claimed network of 1,000+ hiring partner companies (including Panasonic, Mayora, dibimbing.id, and PT Teuku Wisnu) for internship and graduate placement. Industry practitioners serve as co-developers of curriculum and lecturers, and internship placements begin from semester 1. The Career Development Center (CDC) provides resume, interview, and employer-matching support.

Cakrawala operates as a bootstrapped, founder-led private institution founded by five individuals — Achmad Zaky, Nugroho Herucahyono, Zaky Muhammad Syah, Alim Anggono, and Wildan Fahmi Gunawan — with no disclosed external funding or parent company. Revenue is generated through tuition fees (not publicly disclosed; quote-based with scholarships available) for undergraduate programs. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, primarily through a self-serve online registration portal (register.cakrawala.ac.id), WhatsApp consultation, and content marketing via the Majorpedia/Karirpedia/Kosakata Kampus blog ecosystem. The first student cohort was admitted in 2025, and admissions are open for the 2026/2027 academic year; five programs have already received 'Baik' accreditation from LAM-INFOKOM and LAMEMBA.

Name

Cakrawala University

Legal name

Cakrawala University

Website

https://cakrawala.ac.id

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cakrawala University is a private Indonesian higher education institution operating two Jakarta campuses and offering 16 undergraduate programs across six schools under a 3-year academic + 1-year industry internship model, targeting domestic high-school graduates with career-ready curriculum and placement through 1,000+ partner companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Industry-aligned curriculum
• Career placement services
• Hybrid learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Selatan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 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 and Academic Fees: Cakrawala University generates revenue through student tuition fees for its 16 undergraduate programs across 6 schools. The 3-year study + 1-year internship model attracts students seeking career-ready education with job placement support. Scholarship programs are also offered to attract a broader student base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cakrawala University is a private Indonesian higher education institution offering 16 undergraduate (S1) study programs across 6 schools — School of Business and Economics (SBE), School of AI & Computer Science (SAC), School of Communication and Design (SCD), School of Psychology and Education (SPE), School of Law (SLA), and School of Engineering (SEN). All programs follow a distinctive 3+1 study model: 3 years of academic study followed by 1 year of industry internship or practicum, supported by an integrated Learning Management System for hybrid (online/offline) learning and a Job Placement Program connecting graduates with 1,000+ partner companies.

Product overview

Cakrawala University is a higher education institution offering 16 undergraduate study programs across 6 schools: School of Business and Economics (Manajemen, Akuntansi, Bisnis Digital, Keuangan dan Investasi), School of AI & Computer Science (Sains Data, Artificial Intelligence, Ilmu Komputer, Sistem Informasi), School of Communication and Design (Ilmu Komunikasi, Desain Komunikasi Visual), School of Psychology and Education (Psikologi, PGSD), School of Law (Ilmu Hukum), and School of Engineering (Teknik Elektro, Teknik Industri, Teknik Lingkungan & Rekayasa Berkelanjutan). All programs follow a 3-year academic + 1-year industry practicum model. The institution's technology stack centers on its proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) for hybrid/flexible delivery, a Job Portal connecting students to 1,000+ hiring partners, and a Job Placement Program supported by a Career Development Center. Products are delivered as academic program offerings with integrated technology-enhanced learning and career services, not as software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Business and Economics (SBE) Academic faculty comprising undergraduate programs in Manajemen (S.M.), Akuntansi (S.Ak.), Bisnis Digital (S.Bns.), and Keuangan dan Investasi (S.E.), covering business management, accounting, digital business, and finance & investment disciplines with industry-based curriculum and work practicum. Targeted at Indonesian students seeking a career-ready business degree.
• School of AI & Computer Science (SAC) Academic faculty comprising undergraduate programs in Sains Data (S.Kom.), Artificial Intelligence (S.Kom.), Ilmu Komputer (S.Kom.), and Sistem Informasi (S.Kom.), covering data science, AI, computer science, and information systems with the 3-year study + 1-year industry practicum model. Targeted at Indonesian students pursuing technology and AI careers.
• School of Communication and Design (SCD) Academic faculty comprising undergraduate programs in Ilmu Komunikasi (S.Ikom.) and Desain Komunikasi Visual (S.Ds.), covering communication studies and visual design with the 3-year study + 1-year work practicum model. Targeted at Indonesian students pursuing careers in communications, media, and visual design.
• School of Psychology and Education (SPE) Academic faculty comprising undergraduate programs in Psikologi (S.Psi.) and PGSD / Primary Teacher Education (S.Pd.), covering psychology and primary education. The PGSD program integrates Cambridge, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula, with graduates assisted in job placement at 1,000+ partner schools.
• School of Law (SLA) Academic faculty comprising the undergraduate program in Ilmu Hukum (S.H.), covering criminal law, civil and business law, constitutional and administrative law, international and environmental law, and cyber and technology law, with the 3-year study + 1-year work practicum model. Targeted at Indonesian students pursuing legal careers.
• School of Engineering (SEN) Academic faculty comprising undergraduate programs in Teknik Elektro (S.T.) with IoT/EV focus, Teknik Industri (S.T.), and Teknik Lingkungan & Rekayasa Berkelanjutan (S.T.), covering electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and environmental engineering with sustainable technology, each with the 3-year study + 1-year work practicum model.
• Job Placement Program (Program Penyaluran Kerja) Structured career placement service facilitating internships and job placement through 1,000+ partner companies (Program Penyaluran Kerja), with dedicated Career Development Center (CDC) support for resume building, interview preparation, and employer matching. Internships begin from semester 1. Targeted at Cakrawala University students across all schools.
• Scholarship Program Financial aid and scholarship offerings available to prospective and current students to support access to higher education at Cakrawala University. Targeted at Indonesian prospective students needing tuition support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ hiring partners actively recruiting Cakrawala University students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1,000+ Hiring Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Over 1,000 companies across diverse industries (technology, finance, FMCG, manufacturing, e-commerce, etc.) partner with Cakrawala University for the job placement program (Program Penyaluran Kerja). These companies recruit students for internships from semester 1 and provide the industry exposure component of the 3+1 curriculum model. Partner companies include Mayora, Panasonic, PT Teuku Wisnu, and dibimbing.id among others.
• MayoracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayora is one of the prominent Indonesian FMCG companies participating in Cakrawala University's internship placement program. Students have been placed in finance and other roles starting from their first semester.
• PanasoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanasonic Indonesia is a major electronics manufacturing company serving as an internship destination for Cakrawala University students, offering industry exposure in manufacturing and technology sectors.
• PT Teuku WisnuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Teuku Wisnu is a company owned by actor Teuku Wisnu, active across entertainment and startup businesses. The company offers Content Creator Intern positions to Cakrawala University Business Digital students in a full-time WFO arrangement.
• Dibimbing.idminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDibimbing.id is an education technology company that provides Content Creator Intern positions for Cakrawala University Digital Business students in a hybrid work format.
• KPw Bank Indonesia Provinsi DKI JakartaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank Indonesia's Jakarta representative office organizes the annual Jakarta Kreatif Festival (JKF), an ecosystem event supporting digital creative economy participants including Cakrawala University students who have won awards in the content creation category.
• 1000+ Partner Schools (PGSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor the PGSD (Primary Teacher Education) program, graduates are assisted in job placement to over 1,000 partner schools, including local and international schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Telkom University: Large private technology-focused university affiliated with Telkom Indonesia, with deep industry connections and strong tech/programming reputation. Direct competitor for Cakrawala's AI, Data Science, and Computer Science programs.
• President University: Private university in Jababeka/Cikarang with international curriculum partnerships and industry-aligned programs. Targets similar career-oriented students and competes in the same Indonesian private university segment.
• Universitas Prasetiya Mulya: Elite private business school in Jakarta offering undergraduate management, accounting, and finance programs with practitioner faculty. Directly comparable to Cakrawala's School of Business and Economics.
• Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN): Private Jakarta-based university focused on multimedia, IT, and digital business with industry-aligned curriculum. Competes directly with Cakrawala for career-oriented tech and creative students in the same geographic catchment.
• BINUS University: Largest private university in Indonesia with a similar multi-school structure (business, computer science, design, engineering, law), strong industry-partner network, and a career-ready positioning. BINUS is the closest scaled analog to what Cakrawala aspires to become.
• Universitas Ciputra: Private Surabaya-based university built around an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum with strong industry linkages. Comparable to Cakrawala's industry-practitioner-led teaching model and career placement emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Indonesia's premier state technology university, dominant in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences. Sets the brand benchmark that Cakrawala's AI and engineering programs must differentiate against.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): Established large-scale private Christian university in Jakarta with a broad multi-faculty structure (business, law, engineering, education, medicine). Operates in overlapping segments but with significantly broader portfolio and longer track record than Cakrawala.
• Universitas Indonesia (UI): Indonesia's flagship state university with the strongest brand across all faculties including law, business, and engineering. Represents the default choice for top-tier students and the credibility benchmark Cakrawala must overcome.

Emerging players

• Deakin University (Indonesia campus / partnerships): Australian university with Indonesia delivery partnerships offering international credentials domestically. Competes for the same career-ready, internationally minded student segment that Cakrawala targets with its Cambridge/IB/curriculum positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cakrawala-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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