Majelis Pendidikan Tinggi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah

What Majelis Pendidikan Tinggi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah does

Diktilitbang Muhammadiyah (Majelis Pendidikan Tinggi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah) is the non-profit higher education coordinating assembly of Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah, headquartered at Jalan Brawijaya No. 89, Yogyakarta. It oversees and provides centralized coordination, quality assurance, scholarship administration, and research support across more than 171 Muhammadiyah and 'Aisyiyah higher education institutions (PTM/PTMA) spanning all Indonesian provinces. The organization is led by Prof. Lincolin Arsyad Ph.D. (Chairman) with Prof. Edy Suandi Hamid as Vice Chairman and serves rectors, lecturers, students, and education staff (tendik) across the network.

Its core offerings are the Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program (MSPP) for S-2/S-3 study abroad preparation, the RisetMu research grant program for PTMA lecturers (currently in Batch VIII), and the SBMTPMu national entrance examination system for prospective PTM students. These are supported by a web-based institutional coordination platform featuring the Peta PTM geographic mapping system, the SBMPTMu online admission portal, and the RisetMu grant management portal. The organization also runs leadership seminars, accreditation workshops (Bimtek), and the Merdeka Belajar program for education staff.

Diktilitbang operates as a non-profit funded by central PP Muhammadiyah budget allocations, Zakat/Infaq/Sadaqah (ZIS) flows administered through LazisMu, government grants from Kemristekdikti/Belmawa (including the PBBT co-op program), and strategic partnerships — most notably a Rp 7 billion Baznas RI scholarship collaboration. Programs are distributed exclusively through the Muhammadiyah organizational hierarchy (PP → PWM → PDM → PTM) at no cost to affiliated institutions; no commercial products are sold and no public pricing is disclosed. Strategic positioning rests on the Indonesian Islamic education segment, with growing international engagement via partnerships with Malaysian, Australian, and ASEAN institutions.

Name

Majelis Pendidikan Tinggi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah

Legal name

Majelis Pendidikan Tinggi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah

Website

https://diktilitbangmuhammadiyah.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diktilitbang Muhammadiyah is the non-profit higher education coordinating assembly of Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah, overseeing 171+ Muhammadiyah universities across Indonesia. It administers scholarship preparation (MSPP), research grants (RisetMu), and national admissions (SBMTPMu) for the PTM network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Coordination

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Political Organizations (81394)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy) (EDADAKAB), Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN), Subject-Specific Standards & Curriculum Councils (EDADAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education coordination
• Islamic university network
• Scholarship preparation programs
• University research grants
• Accreditation support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yogyakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership and Coordination: Diktilitbang coordinates with affiliated PTM institutions and receives operational support from PP Muhammadiyah central organization budget allocations.
2. Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah Funds (ZIS): Operates through LazisMu (Lembaga Amil Zakat, Infak, dan Shadaqah Muhammadiyah) to fund scholarship programs including MSPP, Baznas scholarships, and other educational initiatives.
3. Government Grants and Partnerships: Receives government funding through programs such as Kemristekdikti/Belmawa for student co-op programs (PBBT), accreditation workshops, and institutional capacity building.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Diktilitbang Muhammadiyah is a coordinating Majelis (assembly) under Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah that oversees 171+ Muhammadiyah and 'Aisyiyah higher education institutions (PTMA) across Indonesia. Its core offerings include centralized academic coordination, the Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program (MSPP) for S-2/S-3 studies abroad, the RisetMu research grant program for PTMA lecturers, the SBMTPMu national entrance examination system, and accreditation and leadership development workshops for affiliated universities. The organization operates as a non-profit educational governance and program management body, not a commercial entity.

Product overview

Majelis Diktilitbang Muhammadiyah operates as a coordinating body for the Muhammadiyah higher education ecosystem rather than a single product company. Its primary offerings include the Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program (MSPP) for S-2/S-3 scholarship preparation, RisetMu research grants for PTMA lecturers, and the SBMTPMu entrance examination system. The organization provides centralized coordination, scholarship programs, and research funding across the network of Muhammadiyah universities, functioning as an educational governance and program management entity rather than a traditional software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MSPP (Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program): Scholarship preparation program for S-2/S-3 studies abroad for Muhammadiyah cadres
• RisetMu
• SBMTPMu
• MSPP (Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program)

Products and services

• Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program (MSPP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 PTM universities (UMP and UMM) ranked among ASEAN top private universities by AppliedHE in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baznas RI (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah through Majelis Diktilitbang PPM partnered with Baznas RI to launch a scholarship program worth Rp 7 billion for Muhammadiyah cadres. The Kick Off and socialization event marked the official start of this collaborative scholarship initiative combining government Zakat institution resources with Muhammadiyah's educational network.
• LazisMu (Lembaga Amil Zakat, Infak, dan Shadaqah Muhammadiyah)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiktilitbang collaborates with LazisMu to fund MSPP (Muhammadivah Scholarship Preparation Program) and other scholarship initiatives. LazisMu provides the financial infrastructure for collecting and distributing Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah funds to support educational programs for Muhammadiyah cadres and students.
• MPK (Majelis Pendidikan Kader) PP MuhammadiyahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiktilitbang partners with MPK in organizing MSPP (Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program), combining academic preparation with kader (activist) development through Baitul Arqam sessions. MPK contributes ideological and leadership training components to the scholarship preparation curriculum.
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMT Student Council conducted an 'Intravarsity Leadership Program' study visit to Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya (UMTAS), including discussions with student organizations, cultural workshops (Tari Payung Geulis), and visits to Kampung Naga. Both institutions aim to expand collaboration for mutual benefit of students and faculty.
• Australian Embassy in IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian Ambassador Paul Grigson delivered a public lecture at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta on Indonesia-Australia educational relations, discussing scholarship opportunities for Indonesian students to study in Australia (S-2 and S-3 levels). The embassy promotes Australian university partnerships with Indonesian institutions.
• IKIP Muhammadiyah MaumereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRektor UHAMKA Prof Gunawan Suryoputro conducted a seminar on 'Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Tinggi dan Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka' at IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere. This initiated the Merdeka Belajar Tenaga Kependidikan program that will provide educational staff with development opportunities at different PTM campuses.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUMS hosted MSPP Batch V at Pesma Internasional KH. Mas Mansur. As the designated venue, UMS provided facilities, accommodation, and coordination for the 3-month scholarship preparation program. This is part of Diktilitbang's coordinated delivery model across PTM institutions.
• IKIPMu MaumereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKIP Muhammadiyah (IKIPMu) Maumere signed MoA with Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) to offer S-2 and S-3 scholarships through the partnership. IKIPMu provides local students while UMM offers academic programs and scholarship pathways.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMM signed MoA with IKIPMu Maumere to provide S-2 and S-3 scholarship programs. UMM serves as the academic provider offering postgraduate programs while IKIPMu Maumere facilitates student recruitment and local coordination.
• Majelis Hukum dan HAM PP MuhammadiyahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMS collaborated with Majelis Hukum dan HAM PP Muhammadiyah to organize FGD on Rancangan Undang-Undang (RUU) Pesantren dan Pendidikan Keagamaan, providing academic input on the draft law affecting Islamic educational institutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Islam, Kementerian Agama RI: Government directorate overseeing Islamic education (madrasahs, PTKI, pesantren) in Indonesia. Comparable as the state-level counterpart setting standards, funding, and accreditation for Islamic higher education institutions that compete with PTM for students and recognition.
• Al-Azhar University: Preeminent global Islamic university with scholarship pipelines, international branches, and centralized research governance. Comparable as a global benchmark for centralized Islamic higher-education governance and scholarship administration that Diktilitbang's MSPP/RisetMu model aspires to scale regionally.
• Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) network: Network of state Islamic universities (UIN, IAIN, STAIN) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Comparable as the public-sector Islamic higher education counterpart that competes with PTM institutions on tuition, accreditation, and government scholarship access.

Direct peers

• Lembaga Pendidikan Maarif Nahdlatul Ulama (LP Ma'arif NU): Central education coordinating body of Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia. Operates an analogous role to Diktilitbang in coordinating member schools, madrasahs, and universities under a different Islamic organizational umbrella; directly comparable as a parallel education governance and scholarship administration network.

Regional players

• Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII): Major Indonesian private Islamic university in Yogyakarta with a similar values-based curriculum. Comparable as a peer Muhammadiyah-affiliated institution type and a direct competitor for Indonesian Muslim students seeking private Islamic higher education.
• Perguruan Tinggi Kristen (PTK) / UKSW Satya Wacana: One of Indonesia's largest private Christian-affiliated universities (UKSW) operating its own scholarship and research grant programs. Comparable as an Indonesian private faith-based higher-education institution coordinating international partnerships and internal research funding in parallel fashion.

Emerging players

• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (IIUM): Malaysian international Islamic university with similar values-based curriculum, scholarship programs, and international partnerships. Comparable as a regional Islamic higher-education counterpart pursuing similar internationalization and scholarship pipelines for Southeast Asian Muslim students.
• Turkish Maarif Foundation: International Islamic education operator running schools and universities outside Turkey. Comparable as an internationally active Islamic education governance body that coordinates affiliated institutions and scholarship programs across multiple countries, analogous to Diktilitbang's cross-province coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MSPP_ID
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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