Universitas Islam Lamongan - UNISLA

What Universitas Islam Lamongan - UNISLA does

Universitas Islam Lamongan (UNISLA) is a private Islamic higher education institution operating under the YPPTI Sunan Giri Lamongan foundation in Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia. The university serves approximately 4,700 active students across 8 faculties, 20 undergraduate and postgraduate study programs, a vocational school (Sekolah Vokasi), and 19 laboratories spanning Islamic studies, engineering, teacher education, economics, law, fisheries and livestock, and health sciences. UNISLA is anchored in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) religious ecosystem and includes a student dormitory (pondok pesantren mahasiswa) alongside conventional academic infrastructure, with a second campus in Paciran (Kampus 2) targeting the Pantura coastal student catchment area.

The university operates a digital academic ecosystem comprising SISFO Akademik for student information and course registration, SPADA for e-learning, the Smart UNISLA Android application for tuition payments and academic access, the PMB (Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru) web portal for admissions, a digital library, and the LSP UNISLA professional certification body. These platforms support multi-wave annual admissions (Gelombang 1-3) including PMDK non-test pathways, and participation in national programs such as MBKM (Kampus Merdeka), IISMA, and Program PMM. International partnerships with Chung Yuan Christian University (Taiwan) and IPB University extend academic collaboration into research and faculty development.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees across undergraduate, vocational, and postgraduate programs, supplemented by KKN (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) community-service program fees. The institution holds institutional and program-level accreditations ranging from 'Baik Sekali' (Very Good) to 'Unggul' (Excellent), with Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam achieving the highest tier from LAMDIK in March 2024. UNISLA's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via its admissions portal and WhatsApp inquiry channel, supplemented by community-led promotion through student organizations (BEM, DPM, UKMs) and participation in national education forums.

Name

Universitas Islam Lamongan - UNISLA

Legal name

Universitas Islam Lamongan

Website

https://unisla.ac.id

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UNISLA is a private Islamic university in Lamongan, East Java, serving ~4,700 students across 8 faculties and 20 study programs under the YPPTI Sunan Giri Lamongan foundation, with digital academic platforms and a second Paciran campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAKAI

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Islamic university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Vocational and postgraduate studies
• Professional certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lamongan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

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 Academic Fees: UNISLA generates revenue primarily through student tuition fees, registration fees, and academic service charges across its undergraduate, vocational (D3), and postgraduate (Magister) programs.
2. Community Service Programs: Revenue from KKN (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) program fees paid by students, processed through bank transfers to the foundation account.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universitas Islam Lamongan (UNISLA) is a private Islamic higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (Sarjana), vocational (D3), and postgraduate (Magister) academic programs across 8 faculties and 20 study programs, including Islamic studies, engineering, education, economics, law, fisheries and livestock, and health sciences. The university serves over 4,700 active students through on-campus instruction at its main Lamongan campus and Campus II in Paciran, supported by a digital academic ecosystem (SISFO, SPADA, Smart UNISLA app), a professional certification body (LSP UNISLA), and a Technopark with integrated laboratories.

Product overview

Universitas Islam Lamongan operates a comprehensive digital academic ecosystem consisting of multiple interconnected platforms. The core system includes SISFO Akademik for academic management (KRS, KHS, advising), SPADA for e-learning and online course delivery, Smart APP for mobile-based payments and academic information, PMB for student admissions, and the library system. These platforms work together to support the university's 8 faculties, 20 study programs, vocational school, and postgraduate programs serving over 4,700 active students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate (Sarjana) Degree Programs
• Vocational (Sekolah Vokasi / D3) Programs
• Postgraduate (Magister) Programs
• PMB UNISLA Student Admission Service
• LSP UNISLA Professional Certification Service
• Pusat Karir (Career Center) Services
• MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) Programs
• RPL (Rekognisi Pembelajaran Lampau) Lecture Program
• Digital Library Service (Perpustakaan UNISLA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4700+ active students enrolled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPB UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025MoU and MoA signed between UNISLA's Faculty of Fisheries and Livestock (FPP) and IPB University's Faculty of Animal Science, covering Tri Dharma: education (lecturer and student exchange), research (joint research and scientific publications), and community service (community empowerment in fisheries and livestock).
• BAZNAS Kabupaten Lamongan (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025MoU signed between UNISLA (through Sharia Economics program) and BAZNAS Lamongan to strengthen sharia economics education, research, and community service in ZIS (zakat, infaq, sedekah) and community empowerment. Witnessed by the Regent of Lamongan, focusing on professional, transparent, and community-oriented Zakat management.
• FORTEI (Forum Técnico de Engenharia Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024UNISLA's Electrical Engineering program participated in the 3rd FORTEI-International Conference on Electrical Engineering (FORTEI-ICEE) and National Musyawarah at Udayana University, Bali, engaging with industry and academic partners on semiconductor industry development.
• Chung Yuan Christian University, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2023MoU signed between UNISLA's Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) and the Environmental Engineering Department of Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan. Includes international guest lectures, joint research opportunities, and plans for UNISLA lecturers to pursue doctoral studies at CYCU.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR): Major public research university in Surabaya with stronger brand, accreditation, and faculty scale. While not Islamic-affiliated, it competes for the same East Java student pool in overlapping faculties (health, economics, law).
• Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA): Large public university in Surabaya specializing in education, languages, and teacher training. Directly competes with UNISLA's Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) for the same student demographic.

Direct peers

• UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya: Large public Islamic university in Surabaya, East Java, with broad faculties including Islamic studies, engineering, health, and economics. Directly comparable in East Java Islamic higher-education market with stronger scale and brand.
• Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (UNUSA): Private NU-affiliated university in Surabaya sharing UNISLA's Nahdlatul Ulama ecosystem positioning. Directly comparable in target student base, Islamic identity, and multi-disciplinary program structure.
• Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang: Public Islamic university (UIN) in East Java offering multi-disciplinary programs integrating Islamic and modern sciences. Closest direct peer to UNISLA in segment, geography, and Islamic identity positioning.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya: Private Islamic-affiliated (Muhammadiyah) university in Surabaya with comparable multi-disciplinary faculties and similar NU-equivalent Islamic-community positioning. Competes for similar student demographics.
• Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya Fakultas Tarbiyah: Specifically the teacher training and education faculty of UIN Sunan Ampel — directly competes with UNISLA's strong-credentialed PAI program in both students and faculty recruitment.
• Institut Agama Islam (IAI) Taruna Surabaya: Private Islamic higher-education institution in East Java offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Comparable in Islamic-identity positioning and East Java regional footprint.

Regional players

• Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Darul Falah Lamongan: Local private Islamic higher-education institution in Lamongan concentrating on Islamic studies programs. Competes for the same regional Islamic-education student niche.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan: Local competitor private Islamic university in Lamongan itself. Competes head-to-head with UNISLA in the same district for the same NU-equivalent/Muhammadiyah student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitas-islam-lamongan

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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