IKJ

What IKJ does

Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ), the Jakarta Institute of the Arts, is a private higher education institution founded on June 26, 1970, by DKI Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin as Lembaga Pendidikan Kesenian Jakarta (LPKJ) and renamed IKJ in 1980. It is managed by the Yayasan Seni Budaya Jakarta (YSBJ) foundation and located at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta's premier cultural arts complex, owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. IKJ operates as a comprehensive arts university serving prospective students across undergraduate (S1, D3) and graduate (S2) levels, with tuition as its primary revenue source, fee structures varying by faculty and registration wave (FSRD Rp 31–36.5M total across multi-year programs; Pascasarjana Rp 14M/semester plus Rp 6.5M entrance fee).

IKJ delivers education through four academic divisions: Fakultas Film & Televisi (FFTV) covering production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and documentary; Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan (FSP) covering ethnomusicology, music, dance, and theatre; Fakultas Seni Rupa & Desain (FSRD) covering fine arts, craft, interior design, product/fashion design, and visual communication design; and Sekolah Pascasarjana offering interdisciplinary master's programs in urban arts and creative industries. Its digital infrastructure comprises the SIAK student information system, the PMB online registration portal, and a portfolio of academic journals (Jurnal Cikini, Imaji, Urban, Betawi, Seni Pertunjukan, Jurnal Seni Rupa), supplemented by on-campus media production studios for film, television, photography, and audio-visual work.

IKJ's go-to-market centers on its PMB online portal with multiple registration waves annually, complemented by education fair participation, high school art teacher workshops, open houses, alumni referral networks, and community events such as Festival KaliPasir and Nongkrong Seni. Its customer base spans prospective arts students nationally, with secondary engagement targeting government cultural bodies (Dinas Kebudayaan DKI Jakarta, Kemendikti Saintek), secondary school art educators, and the Jakarta arts community. The institution holds CILECT membership and maintains international partnerships with Seoul Institute of the Arts, La FEMIS, CalArts, NYFA, AFTRS, Griffith University, Sorbonne Nouvelle, and Chinese institutions including Beijing Contemporary Music Institute, Beijing Modern Art Media Education Group, and Tianjin Contemporary Media Academy. As of 2025/2026, IKJ entered the QS World University Rankings for the first time, marking a historic institutional milestone.

Name

IKJ

Legal name

Institut Kesenian Jakarta

Website

https://ikj.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IKJ is a private arts higher education institution in Jakarta, founded in 1970 and managed by Yayasan Seni Budaya Jakarta. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across film, performing arts, fine arts and design, serving prospective Indonesian students through tuition-based multi-year degree programs within the Taman Ismail Marzuki cultural complex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD), Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Art & Design Teacher Education Colleges (Art Education, Music Education) (EDAHAJAJ), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Arts higher education
• Film television studies
• Performing arts education
• Fine arts design
• Creative industry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: IKJ generates revenue primarily through student tuition fees across its undergraduate and graduate programs. Fee structures vary by faculty and registration wave, with FSRD tuition ranging from Rp 31–36.5 million per wave and FFTV offering separate fee schedules. Additional income derives from registration fees, laboratory fees, and thesis defense/wisuda (graduation) fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IKJ delivers higher education in the arts through four academic divisions: Fakultas Film & Televisi (FFTV), Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan (FSP), Fakultas Seni Rupa & Desain (FSRD), and Sekolah Pascasarjana (Graduate School). Programs are offered at diploma (D-III), bachelor's (S1), and master's (S2) levels, covering film production, screenwriting, cinematography, sound design, editing, photography, music, dance, theatre, ethnomusicology, fine arts, craft arts, interior design, product/fashion design, visual communication design, and graduate studies in urban arts and creative industries. All programs are delivered at the Taman Ismail Marzuki campus in Jakarta, supported by production facilities, faculty of practicing professionals, and international exchange opportunities.

Product overview

Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ) is an arts educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic divisions: Faculty of Film and Television (FFTV), Faculty of Performing Arts (FSP), Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), and Graduate School (Sekolah Pascasarjana). The institution operates as a unified educational platform rather than a commercial product, providing structured curricula across film, television, performing arts, fine arts, design, and interdisciplinary arts studies at diploma, bachelor's, and master's levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fakultas Film & Televisi (FFTV): Faculty of Film & Television offering programs in film production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, art direction, sound design, editing, documentary, photography, and film studies.
• Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan (FSP)
• Fakultas Seni Rupa & Desain (FSRD)
• Sekolah Pascasarjana IKJ
• Wacana Seni
• Festival KaliPasir
• YSBJ (Yayasan Seni Budaya Jakarta)

Products and services

• Fakultas Film dan Televisi (FFTV) Higher education faculty providing diploma and bachelor's degree programs in film and television production disciplines including production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, art direction, sound design, editing, documentary filmmaking, photography, and film studies for prospective students pursuing careers in Indonesia's film and television industry.
• Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan (FSP) Higher education faculty offering bachelor's degree programs in performing arts disciplines including ethnomusicology, music, dance, and theatre for prospective students seeking creative careers in performing arts with both academic and practical training.
• Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain (FSRD) Higher education faculty offering bachelor's degree programs in fine arts and design disciplines including fine arts (painting, sculpture, printmaking), craft arts, interior design, product/fashion design, and visual communication design for prospective students pursuing careers in Indonesia's visual arts and design industries.
• Sekolah Pascasarjana (Graduate School) Interdisciplinary graduate school offering master's degree programs in arts creation and arts studies, with specializations in urban arts and creative industries, designed for working artists and professionals seeking advanced credentials, including intakes for international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wregas Bhanuteja's 'Penyalin Cahaya' won 12 Citra Awards at Festival Film Indonesia 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Seoul Institute of the Arts (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2025Academic internship program between IKJ and Seoul Institute of the Arts for one semester (25 August – 14 December 2025). Three SeoulArts students (Lee Gwangmin, Yubin Jin, Yunjung Choi) participated in hands-on learning across FSRD (DKV and Kriya Seni), FSP (Teater), and FFTV (Praktika Terpadu), creating joint documentary works with IKJ students.
• IPMI Institute (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025MoU signed between IKJ Rector Prof. Dr. M. Syamsul Maarif and IPMI Rector Prof. Ir. M. Aman Wirakartakusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D. Partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in education, research, and community service aligned with Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Commits to fostering academic innovation and knowledge exchange within the MBKM framework, integrating business, management, and the arts.
• Tianjin Contemporary Media Academy (China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Follow-up visit by IKJ Rector and delegation to Tianjin Contemporary Media Academy — one of the largest media campuses in Beijing. The team was given a campus tour including the information center showcasing the academy's history and academic facilities. Concrete step in strengthening international collaboration in arts and education.
• Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in JakartacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2025MoU signed between IKJ Rector Prof. Dr. M. Syamsul Maarif and Dr. Mohammad Reza Ibrahimi, Cultural Counselor. A subsequent MoA was signed between FFTV Dean Dr. Rina Yanti Harahap and Iranian representatives. Collaboration covers joint academic and cultural programs (workshops, seminars, exhibitions), collaborative film and media production, faculty and student exchanges, research partnerships in cultural studies and creative industries, and promotion of mutual learning to enrich both nations' artistic heritage.
• PT Multi Buana Kreasindo (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025Kesepakatan Kerja Sama Operasional (KSO) signed between IKJ and PT Multi Buana Kreasindo at Wisma SMR, Jakarta. Collaboration includes joint creative content production, internship and industrial training programs for students, research and community service in arts and media, and strengthening professional networks between academia and the creative industry.
• Beijing Contemporary Music Institute (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Historic first partnership between Beijing Contemporary Music Institute and an Indonesian art college. MoU signed by IKJ Rector and represented by Mr. Chu Haiyang (Director of Cooperation and Exchange) and Mr. Zhao Chen (Director of Academic Affairs). Aims to foster cultural exchange and creative dialogue across borders through music and performing arts collaboration.
• Beijing Modern Art Media Education Group (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025MoU signed between IKJ and Beijing Modern Art Media Education Group, represented by Vice Chairman Mr. Li Ping. Partnership dedicated to promoting global artistic collaboration and understanding through joint programs in arts education and media.
• Erasmus Huis Jakarta (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Visit by IKJ Rector and Vice Rector for Research to Erasmus Huis Jakarta to follow up on 2025 collaboration plans. Discussions focused on strengthening institutional partnerships, academic research collaboration, and cultural exchange. Plans include joint workshops, faculty exchanges, student immersion programs, and co-organized exhibitions, performances, and seminars.
• CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKJ FFTV is a member of CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools. This affiliation connects IKJ to a global network of leading film and television schools worldwide.
• La FEMIS – French Film School (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ maintains a cooperation with La FEMIS, France's premier film school, as part of its international academic network.
• Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation between FFTV IKJ and Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 in film and media studies.
• Griffith University (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ has partnership with Griffith University Australia. IKJ also hosted guest lecture by Dr. Samid Suliman from Griffith University on 'Exploring the Intersections of Art, Culture, and the Humanities' in October 2025.
• California Institute of the Arts (CalArts, USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ maintains an academic relationship with CalArts as part of its international institutional network for film and television education.
• New York Film Academy (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ has partnership with New York Film Academy in the USA for film education exchange.
• Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS, Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ maintains a partnership with AFTRS, Australia's national film, television, and radio school.
• Nederlands Film en Televise School / ECCO Films (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFTV IKJ collaborates with the Netherlands Film en Televise School and ECCO Films under the FINED (Forum Indonesia-Nederlands) framework.
• FINED – Forum Indonesia-Nederlands (Indonesia/Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFINED is a bilateral forum facilitating cooperation between Indonesian and Dutch institutions in film and media. IKJ participates through its FFTV faculty.
• Goethe Institut (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoethe Institut is among the foreign cultural centers operating in Jakarta that collaborate with IKJ for film screenings, cultural events, and arts programming.
• British Council (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council collaborates with IKJ on cultural and arts exchange programs as part of its presence in Jakarta's foreign cultural center ecosystem.
• Japan Foundation (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan Foundation is among the foreign cultural institutions in Jakarta that partner with IKJ for arts and cultural programming.
• Institut Français Indonesia (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitut Français Indonesia is among the foreign cultural centers in Jakarta that partner with IKJ for French-Indonesian cultural and arts exchange.
• JiFFest – Jakarta International Film Festival (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiFFest collaborates with IKJ's FFTV for film education, student screenings, and industry engagement.
• Dewan Kesenian Jakarta (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDewan Kesenian Jakarta is a key local arts institution that works with IKJ on programming and curation at Taman Ismail Marzuki.
• Yayasan Seni Budaya Jakarta (YSBJ, Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSBJ is the foundation that manages and oversees IKJ's operations. Established to govern and support the institution's mission in arts education and cultural development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Indonesia — Faculty of Humanities / Arts Programs: Universitas Indonesia is Indonesia's premier comprehensive research university offering arts and humanities programs that overlap with IKJ's academic territory. As a broad incumbent, UI competes with IKJ for arts students seeking a university degree with broader academic credentialing.
• California Institute of the Arts (CalArts): CalArts is a leading US arts institution with programs spanning film, animation, music, theater, dance, and visual arts. As an IKJ FFTV academic partner, it represents a broader global incumbent in comprehensive arts higher education comparable to IKJ's multi-disciplinary model.
• Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS): AFTRS is Australia's national film, television and radio school and an IKJ FFTV partner. It represents a broader incumbent in specialized film/media higher education, with comparable curriculum focus but national-scale funding and infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta: ISI Yogyakarta is Indonesia's oldest and largest state arts institute, offering programs across fine arts, performing arts, film, media, and dance. As Indonesia's flagship public-sector arts higher education institution, it is the closest direct competitor to IKJ and historically competes for top arts talent nationwide.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta: ISI Surakarta is a state arts university in Central Java offering programs in fine arts, design, performing arts, and media. It is a direct peer to IKJ under Indonesia's national ISI system, competing for the same prospective arts students with a similar faculty structure.
• La Fémis: La Fémis is France's premier national film school and an existing IKJ FFTV academic partner. As one of the world's leading film schools, it offers a directly comparable peer for the film/TV faculty's curriculum quality and global benchmark.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar: ISI Denpasar is Bali's state arts university specializing in performing arts, fine arts, and design with strong Indonesian and international cultural ties. It directly competes with IKJ in the arts higher education market, particularly in dance, music, and Balinese cultural arts disciplines.
• Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung: ISBI Bandung is a state arts and culture institute in West Java offering programs in performing arts, fine arts, and cultural studies. It is a direct peer to IKJ within Indonesia's national arts higher education system, competing for arts students in the western Java region.
• Seoul Institute of the Arts (SeoulArts): Seoul Institute of the Arts is South Korea's leading private arts university and an active IKJ exchange partner. It offers comparable programs in film, performing arts, design, and animation, and serves as a strong regional peer for cross-border arts student mobility.

Regional players

• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA): NAFA is Singapore's leading arts institution and a regional peer to IKJ, offering comparable programs in fine arts, design, music, and performing arts. While geographically distinct, it competes for Southeast Asian arts students and serves as a comparable benchmark for institutional scale and program diversity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kampusikj
• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=institut+kesenian+jakarta
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/kerjasama.ikj.5?_rdc=1&_rdr
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutkesenianjakarta/?hl=id
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ikj

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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