Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia - Bandung

What Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia - Bandung does

Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Bandung is an Indonesian state university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri) specializing in arts, culture, and creative industries, headquartered in Bandung, West Java. Founded in 1968 as Konservatori Tari (KORI) and operating under the Ministry of Education (Kemendiktisaintek), the institution evolved through ASTI (1971) and STSI (1995) before attaining its current ISBI Bandung designation via Presidential Regulation No. 86 of 2014. The institution comprises three faculties — Faculty of Performing Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Culture and Media — alongside postgraduate programs (Master's and Doctoral), totaling 16 study programs.

ISBI Bandung's core offerings span undergraduate (S1), applied undergraduate (D4), diploma (D3), and postgraduate degrees in disciplines including dance, karawitan (traditional music), theater, angklung and bamboo music, Sundanese dance, fine arts, visual communication design, interior design, craft arts, fashion/makeup, cultural anthropology, and television/film. Supporting infrastructure includes digital gallery services, library systems (perpustakaan.isbi.ac.id), a 500-seat performing arts venue (Gedung Kesenian Sunan Ambu), and sports facilities (GOS Patanjala). Technology stack comprises conventional academic information systems (SIAKAD), digital libraries, institutional journals (jurnal.isbi.ac.id), and mandated government financial systems (SAKTI, OMSPAN, SIRUP).

The institution operates a non-commercial revenue model funded primarily through government budget allocation (DIPA/APBN), with secondary income from student tuition fees structured under the UKT (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) system tiered by family economic capability, plus PNBP (non-tax state revenue) from academic services. Student recruitment proceeds via three national channels: SNPMB (national selection), SMMPTN Barat (regional selection for Western Indonesia with 28 participating institutions), and PMB Mandiri (independent admission including physical aptitude tests for performing arts programs). The institution serves approximately 96 staff and an unspecified student population, with community engagement via KKN (community service) deployments to multiple West Java regencies and international partnerships across Southeast Asia and China.

Name

Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia - Bandung

Legal name

Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung

Website

https://isbi.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Bandung is an Indonesian state university specializing in arts, culture, and creative industries, offering 16 study programs across three faculties and postgraduate levels. It serves prospective students, government partners, and international academic institutions through government-funded higher education and community service programs.

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Product category

Higher Education in Arts and Culture

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHANAH

Tribal Arts, Culture & Heritage Colleges (Arts/Media/Cultural Preservation Focus)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs)

SECONDARYEDAJAFAK

Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAA

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYEDAMANAG

Songwriting, Composition & Arranging

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Arts education programs
• Performing arts training
• Fine arts and design
• Cultural studies education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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 (DIPA/APBN): ISBI Bandung operates primarily through government funding from Daftar Isian Pelaksanaan Anggaran (DIPA) allocated by the Ministry of Education and Technology. This covers operational costs, personnel, and development expenditures.
2. Single Tuition Fee (UKT): Students pay Uang Kuliah Tunggal (UKT) - a single tuition fee system that varies by program level and income bracket of students' families.
3. Public Service Revenue (PNBP): Non-Tax State Revenue from various educational services including course registration, certification, and other academic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ISBI Bandung delivers higher education programs in arts, culture, and creative industries across three faculties (Performing Arts; Fine Arts and Design; Culture and Media) plus postgraduate studies, offering 16 study programs from diploma to doctoral level. The institution combines studio-based learning, research, and community service to produce qualified creative professionals and preserve Indonesian and Sundanese cultural heritage. Supporting services include a digital gallery, library, performing arts venue, and sports facilities.

Product overview

Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Bandung is a state university specializing in art, culture, and creative industries. The institution operates under the Tridharma of Higher Education framework, offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across three faculties and postgraduate studies. The Faculty of Performing Arts (FSP) offers five programs in dance, traditional music (karawitan), theater, angklung/bamboo music, and Sundanese dance. The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) provides five programs spanning fine arts, visual communication design, interior design, craft arts, and fashion/makeup. The Faculty of Culture and Media (FBM) offers cultural anthropology and television/film programs. Postgraduate studies include Master and Doctoral programs in arts creation, arts research, and arts education. Supporting services include a digital gallery for student works, library services, performing arts venues (Gedung Kesenian Sunan Ambu with 500-seat capacity), and sports facilities (GOS Patanjala).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Postgraduate Programs (Pascasarjana) Master in Arts Creation and Study, Master in Arts Education, and Doctoral program in Arts offered by the postgraduate school for advanced study in arts creation, arts research, and arts education.
• Seni Tari (Dance Arts) - S1 Bachelor program in Dance Arts, the institution's oldest program, covering dance performance, choreography, and dance studies.
• Seni Karawitan (Traditional Music) - S1 Bachelor program in Traditional Sundanese Music focusing on karawitan studies, performance, and composition.
• Seni Teater (Theater Arts) - S1
• Angklung dan Musik Bambu - D4 Applied Bachelor program specialized in Angklung and Bamboo Music, developing skilled musicians in traditional bamboo instruments.
• Tari Sunda (Sundanese Dance) - D4
• Seni Rupa Murni (Fine Arts) - S1 Bachelor program in Fine Arts covering classical painting and sculpture, traditional, modern, and contemporary art studies.
• Desain Komunikasi Visual (Visual Communication Design) - S1
• Desain Interior (Interior Design) - S1
• Kriya Seni (Craft Arts) - S1 & D3
• Tata Rias dan Busana (Makeup and Fashion) - D4
• Antropologi Budaya (Cultural Anthropology) - S1 Bachelor program in Cultural Anthropology focusing on arts and cultural studies.
• Televisi dan Film (Television and Film) - D4 Applied Bachelor program in Television and Film developed from Audio Visual courses in the Theater department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced graduates across multiple disciplines including performing arts, fine arts, design, and cultural studies

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Universiti Malaysia, Kuala LumpurmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in Southeast Asian Islamic Fine Arts Development and signing of cooperation clause (2012-2016). Joint arts exhibitions and cultural exchange programs between Malaysia and Indonesia.
• Guangxi Art Institute, ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration, student exchange programs with Guangxi Art Institute, Nanning, China (December 2013 - December 2018).
• Guangxi Normal University, ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange, joint exhibitions, and cultural and artistic research collaboration with Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China (December 2013 - December 2018).
• Pemerintah Kabupaten PangandaranmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated collaboration for KKN (community service) programs, including international KKN and regular KKN with 264 students deployed to support creative economy development based on arts and culture in Pangandaran Regency.
• Pemerintah Kabupaten SumedangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for KKN regular program and international KKN delegation deployment to Sumedang Regency for community development and cultural preservation initiatives.
• Pemerintahan Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPentahelix collaboration for Pencak Silat development and local wisdom-based innovation with OKI Regency Government, including research and community empowerment programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ): IKJ is a private arts institute in Jakarta offering performing arts, fine arts, and media programs comparable to ISBI Bandung's portfolio. It is a strong private-sector comparable for benchmarking tuition economics, program differentiation, and graduate outcomes in the same Indonesian arts-education market.
• ISBI Tanah Papua: ISBI Tanah Papua is another sibling ISBI institution under Kemendiktisaintek, also serving as a state arts institute for an Indonesian region. It offers a direct peer comparison on faculty scale, student enrollment, and program mix for a smaller/newer state arts-culture institute, complementing ISBI Bandung's profile within the national ISBI network.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar: ISI Denpasar is another state arts university in the same Kemendiktisaintek network, with parallel faculties in performing arts, fine arts/design, and culture/media. While geographically focused on Bali, it competes for the same national pool of arts students and offers a directly comparable program portfolio, making it a strong peer for evaluating program breadth and faculty scale.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta: ISI Surakarta is a peer state arts university with comparable faculties in performing arts, fine arts, and design, sharing the same ISBI/ISI network and ministry oversight. Both institutions compete for arts students across Java, with similar program structures and accreditation frameworks — making ISI Surakarta a near-direct structural comparable for benchmarking program mix and student outcomes.
• ISBI Aceh (Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Aceh): ISBI Aceh is a sister institution in the same ISBI network as ISBI Bandung, also a state arts-culture institute under Kemendiktisaintek. It shares the same institutional history (transformed from local arts conservatory) and governance model, making it the closest structural twin — particularly useful for benchmarking governance, faculty scale, and program economics for an institution of similar size and stage.
• Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta: ISI Yogyakarta is Indonesia's oldest and most prestigious state arts university, offering a similar portfolio of performing arts, fine arts, design, and media programs. It is the most direct comparable peer — both institutions are state-funded arts institutes under Kemendiktisaintek targeting the same Indonesian student market, with ISI Yogyakarta as the legacy leader and ISBI Bandung as a smaller, newer entrant (institute status only since 2014).

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI): UPI is a major state education university with arts education programs (music, fine arts, performing arts teacher training). It is comparable to ISBI Bandung for the education-oriented side of ISBI's programs — particularly the Magister Pendidikan Seni postgraduate track — and competes for students interested in arts pedagogy and certification.
• Universitas Indonesia - Fakultas Ilmu Pengetahuan Budaya: UI's cultural studies and arts-related faculties overlap with ISBI Bandung's Faculty of Culture and Media (cultural anthropology, TV/film). As Indonesia's flagship research university, UI is a broad-incumbent comparable for postgraduate and research-oriented students who might otherwise consider ISBI Bandung's Magister/Doktor Seni programs.
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) - Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain: ITB's Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) is a top-tier Indonesian design and fine arts program embedded within a much larger technology university. It competes with ISBI Bandung's design and fine arts programs for top applicants while offering a broader institutional platform and stronger industry brand — making ITB-FSRD a broad-incumbent comparable on the design/fine-arts side of ISBI's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Telkom University - Faculty of Creative Industries: Telkom University's Faculty of Creative Industries covers design, visual communication, film, and creative arts — overlapping with ISBI Bandung's fine arts/design and culture/media programs. As a private, well-funded technology-adjacent university, it represents an emerging competitor in the digital and applied creative arts, particularly for students seeking more industry-oriented programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/isbi_bandung
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OfficialISBIBandung
• Facebookfacebook.com/61562583189250
• Instagraminstagram.com/isbi.bandung_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institut-seni-budaya-indonesia

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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