Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

What Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya does

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UMSURA), founded in 1984, is a private non-profit university located in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, operating under the Yayasan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya foundation as part of the broader Pergerakan Muhammadiyah network. It delivers accredited higher education across nine faculties — Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Economics and Business, Islamic Studies, Education, and Agriculture — plus graduate and executive (KPE) programs. The university has achieved 'Unggul' (Excellent) institutional accreditation from BAN-PT (November 2024) and LAM-PTKes accreditation for its medical faculty, positioning it as the top-ranked private university in East Java (UniRank 2026, 26th nationally) and 5th among all Muhammadiyah/Aisyiyah universities in Indonesia.

UMSURA operates a multi-channel delivery model combining on-campus instruction with digital learning infrastructure including its E-Learning platform, Cyber Campus system, MBKM (Kampus Merdeka) portal, and digital registration (PMB) system. Its technology stack is augmented by recent applied innovations such as the GENDHIS non-invasive glucose monitoring application (Gold Medal, Japan Idea & Invention Expo 2025), the Ekofem Edu platform for gender/ecological education, and VR-integrated disaster mitigation learning media developed under the RECHAI research center. Core facilities include the 18-story Harmony Building (2026) with solar-powered EV charging, an inpatient primary care clinic (Klinik Pratama Rawat Inap, 2026), the Ma'had Umar bin Al Khattab Islamic boarding program, and an International Language Center Class. The university holds 16 HKI-registered appropriate technology products and runs distinctive programs in athletic scholarships (producing Paris 2024 Olympians and SEA Games medalists) and community service (deploying 1,292 KKN students annually).

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: tuition and registration fees across undergraduate, graduate, and KPE pathways; government research and community service grants (from LLDIKTI, BRIN, Kemdiktisaintek — where UMSURA is the top-1 community service grant recipient among PTMA); healthcare services from its Klinik Pratama; and scholarship administration for government (KIP-K) and private scholarship programs. Distribution spans campus-based direct enrollment in Surabaya, a self-serve PMB online portal, the SBMPTMU centralized Muhammadiyah admission system, athletic recruitment channels, and 15+ international partner universities (Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Netherlands, Philippines, Pakistan, Egypt, India, USA) enabling double-degree, exchange, and international internship programs. The institution serves a broadly distributed customer base including domestic undergraduate students, working professionals, international students (currently 38 enrolled), athletes, and graduate students.

Name

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

Legal name

Yayasan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

Website

https://um-surabaya.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UMSURA) is a private non-profit university in Surabaya, Indonesia, delivering accredited higher education across nine faculties under the Muhammadiyah network, serving domestic, international, athlete, and professional students with digital learning and applied research programs.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Medical and health education
• Engineering and technology degrees
• Scholarship and student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Surabaya

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Core revenue from student tuition payments across undergraduate and graduate programs including regular, employee (KPE), and executive class programs
2. Research and Community Service Grants: Funding received from government bodies (LLDIKTI, BRIN, Kemdiktisaintek) for research and community service (pengabdian masyarakat) programs
3. Healthcare Services: Revenue from university clinic providing dental, general health, and maternal-child services to both students and general public
4. Scholarship Administration: Management of government and private scholarship programs including KIP-K, Tahfidz, and athletic scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UMSURA) is a private nonprofit university delivering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across nine faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Economics and Business, Islamic Studies, Education, and Agriculture. Its offering is complemented by digital learning platforms (Cyber Campus and E-Learning), a primary-care inpatient clinic (Klinik Pratama Rawat Inap), an International Language Center, and student services such as the Ma'had Umar bin Al Khattab Islamic boarding program.

Product overview

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya operates as a private university offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem with multiple digital platforms and services. The core academic offerings span across 9 faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Economics and Business, Islamic Studies, Education, and Agriculture. The university's digital infrastructure includes E-Learning and Cyber Campus platforms for online academic delivery, complemented by specialized health services through its Klinik Pratama. Recent digital innovations include the GENDHIS health monitoring application, Ekofem Edu educational platform, and the Center for Impactful Innovation showcasing student and faculty research products. The university also provides religious education through Ma'had Umar bin Al Khattab and language training via its International Language Center Class.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (S1) across nine faculties Accredited undergraduate degree programs across Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Economics and Business, Islamic Studies, Teacher Training, and Agriculture faculties for high-school graduates and continuing students.
• S1 Film dan Industri Digital (Film and Digital Industry) New undergraduate program in Film and Digital Industry for academic year 2026/2027, expanding UMSURA's digital media offerings for prospective students.
• PPDS Patologi Klinik (Clinical Pathology Specialist Medical Program) Specialist medical education program (PPDS) in Clinical Pathology offered by the Faculty of Medicine for medical doctors pursuing specialist qualifications.
• Kelas Pekerja Executive (KPE) Program Weekend and evening executive-class degree program designed for employed adults seeking to pursue higher education without interrupting their careers.
• Double Degree Program with St. John's University (Taiwan) Double-degree engineering program in partnership with St. John's University Taiwan, where students earn qualifications from both universities and gain international internship experience.
• E-Learning Platform Online learning management system providing digital course materials, assignments, and virtual classroom capabilities for students and lecturers.
• Cyber Campus Comprehensive digital campus platform enabling academic administration, course registration, grade management, and student services online.
• Klinik Pratama Rawat Inap (Primary Care Inpatient Clinic) Primary-care inpatient clinic offering comprehensive health services including dental poly and maternal-child health services to the UMSURA academic community and the general public.
• GENDHIS Mobile Health Application Mobile health application for non-invasive daily glucose monitoring and insight generation designed for diabetes patients, created by UMSURA's Faculty of Medicine.
• Ekofem Edu Digital Education Platform Digital platform developed by RECHAI (Research Center for Community Health and AI) for teaching gender equality and ecological awareness to elementary school children.
• Virtual Reality Learning Media for Disaster Mitigation VR-integrated learning media for disaster mitigation education designed for elementary school students, produced by UMSURA's research and community-service programs.
• International Language Center Class (ILCC) Language center offering international language programs and English proficiency training to enhance the global competitiveness of UMSURA students.
• Ma'had Umar bin Al Khattab (Islamic Boarding Program) Islamic boarding education facility providing religious instruction, character development, and Quran memorization integrated with UMSURA's academic programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st rank among private universities in East Java (UniRank 2026)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• St. John's University (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025Double degree program partnership where students from Faculty of Engineering (Informatics, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering) earn degrees from both institutions. Batch 1 had 15 students who graduated in June 2026. Program includes international internship guarantee.
• Singapore PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Express (LeX) international KKN collaboration bringing 30 Singapore students to work with UMSURA students on community projects in Surabaya, focusing on elderly care, SME support, and technology innovation. Extended collaboration since 2024.
• Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU partnership for academic exchange and collaboration in pharmaceutical and health sciences.
• Jinwen University of Science and Technology (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and technology collaboration partnership.
• Asia University (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for student and faculty exchange programs.
• Maxbridge Education and DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational development collaboration partner.
• University of Lahore (Pakistan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic exchange and research collaboration.
• National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth sciences collaboration focusing on nursing and healthcare education.
• Mariano Marcos State University (Philippines)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian academic partnership for regional collaboration.
• Islamic University of Minnesota (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic education and research collaboration.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (India)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and engineering collaboration with leading Indian institution.
• University of Groningen (Netherlands)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthened collaboration in 2025 with visit from Prof. Maarten Postma as Academic Ambassador and John Falvey as Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, focusing on health and medical research.
• University Horus (Egypt)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLetter of Intent signed between Faculty of Medicine UMSURA and University Horus Egypt for medical education collaboration.
• AFED (Cambodia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to open scholarship and international internship opportunities for Cambodian students.
• Court of Religion East JavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to prepare Executive Class for Religious Court Judges, supporting legal professional development.
• BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional)coreOthersNational research and innovation collaboration. BRIN Head Arif Satria visited campus in July 2026 to encourage research hilirisasi (downstreaming).
• Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Visiting Professor program and MoU signing between Faculty of Health Sciences and Chung Hwa University for nursing and health technology exchange.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang: Larger Muhammadiyah private university in East Java with engineering, health sciences, and social science faculties. Closely comparable to UMSURA on Muhammadiyah governance, Islamic identity, East Java geography, and reliance on tuition + community-service grants.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta: Muhammadiyah private university in the capital region offering multi-faculty programs including health sciences, engineering, and Islamic studies. Comparable to UMSURA as a fellow top-tier PTMA, with similar program breadth and accreditation posture.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang: Muhammadiyah private university in Central Java with a notable health-sciences cluster including medicine and nursing. Comparable to UMSURA on Muhammadiyah governance, health-faculty emphasis, and East/Central Java student market.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto: Mid-sized Muhammadiyah university in Central Java with engineering, health, and education faculties. Direct peer on Muhammadiyah governance, multi-faculty structure, and private-university tuition model, though smaller in scale than UMSURA.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta: Another Muhammadiyah-affiliated private university in Java with a similar multi-faculty structure (engineering, medicine, law, social sciences) and comparable international-partnership strategy. Most direct institutional analog to UMSURA in terms of organizational affiliation, scale, and target student segments.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung: Muhammadiyah private university in West Java offering comparable multi-faculty programs and the same Islamic-organization governance structure. Useful benchmark for PTMA performance outside East Java and for cross-regional student recruitment dynamics.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta: Central Java Muhammadiyah university with broad faculty portfolio and strong research output. Directly comparable to UMSURA in organizational affiliation, Islamic foundation, multi-faculty structure, and tuition-driven revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS): Public technology institute in Surabaya that competes with UMSURA's Faculty of Engineering (Informatics, Civil, Electrical, Industrial). Particularly relevant for the St. John's University double-degree pipeline that runs through UMSURA's engineering faculty.
• UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya: Public Islamic university located in Surabaya, sharing UMSURA's Islamic foundation but with state funding. Competes for the same religious-affiliated student segments and offers comparable Islamic studies programs alongside general faculties.
• Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR): Major public university in Surabaya with strong medicine, health sciences, and dentistry faculties — directly competes with UMSURA's FK and FKG programs. Public-university status with lower tuition makes it a broader incumbent benchmark in the same Surabaya catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universitas-muhammadiyah-surabaya

Compliance2 records

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