Khairun University

What Khairun University does

Universitas Khairun (Unkhair) is a public state university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri/PTN) established in 1964 in Ternate, Maluku Utara, Indonesia, and designated as a state university in 2004. Operating under the Indonesian Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah), it serves as the primary higher education institution in Maluku Utara and the broader Eastern Indonesia region, with a strategic positioning as a 'Kampus Berdampak' (Impact Campus) focused on regional human resource development. The university comprises nine faculties (Law, Engineering, Economics and Business, Medicine and Health Sciences, Teacher Training and Education, Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Cultural Studies) plus a graduate school (Pascasarjana), offering 28 study programs and serving fresh high school graduates (SMA, SMK, MA) primarily through national selection systems (SNBT, SNBP) and independent UTBK Mandiri pathways. Notable 2026 admissions included 1,383 SNBT admits plus 1,495 Mandiri pathway admits, with 2,219 students deployed in collaborative KKN community service programs.

The university's digital ecosystem includes an integrated suite of administrative and academic platforms: SIMAK for academic information management, LMS Virtual Class for online and hybrid course delivery, Digilib/SLIMS digital library systems, e-journal publishing platform, SIAMI quality audit system, PMB online admissions portal, UKT e-billing registration system, and PDDIKTI Feeder data integration. The revenue model operates under the government-mandated Uang Kuliah Tunggal (UKT) single tuition fee system, supplemented by Iuran Pengembangan Institusi (IPI) institutional development contributions and health examination fees. Teaching activities are supported by partnerships with regional hospitals (RSUD Halmahera Barat/Selatan, RSCHB), industry partners (PT IWIP, PT Bio Agromitra Indonesia), and academic collaborators (UGM, ITB, University of Helsinki).

The institution is currently executing an ambitious 2026-2030 infrastructure roadmap under Rector Prof. Dr. Abdullah W. Jabid, S.E., M.M (2025-2029 term), including proposed construction of a Teaching Hospital (RSP) on 2.5 hectares of donated land, auditoriums, and new faculty buildings. The university emphasizes community engagement through KKN programs in 128 locations, disaster resilience research, and teacher professional development via its PPG program. Current technology investments focus on conventional IT modernization rather than AI/ML capabilities, presenting both a gap and an opportunity for future digital differentiation in the Indonesian higher education sector.

Name

Khairun University

Legal name

Universitas Khairun

Website

https://unkhair.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universitas Khairun is a state university in Ternate, Maluku Utara, Indonesia, established 1964, offering 28 study programs across 9 faculties serving high school graduates in Eastern Indonesia through tuition-based enrollment and national selection systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ternate

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Uang Kuliah Tunggal (UKT): Single tuition fee system mandated by Indonesian government for public universities. Students pay based on their ability-to-pay group classification determined through verification process. Covers tuition for all study programs.
2. Iuran Pengembangan Institusi (IPI): Institutional Development Contribution charged alongside UKT. One-time or periodic payment for institutional development purposes.
3. Health Services (Pemeriksaan Kesehatan): Health examination fees charged to new students during registration process, administered through e-billing system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universitas Khairun is a state (public) university that delivers higher education through 28 undergraduate study programs across 9 faculties, plus postgraduate (Magister and Doctoral) programs and a Professional Teacher Education (PPG) program. It charges government-mandated single tuition fees (UKT) and supplements instruction with KKN community service programs, research collaborations, and industry partnerships.

Product overview

Khairun University is a public higher education institution established in 1964 and designated as a state university in 2004, serving as a key educational hub in North Maluku and Eastern Indonesia. The university's digital ecosystem comprises integrated administrative and academic systems including the PMB Mandiri admission platform, Registrasi UKT tuition system, Sistem Informasi Akademik (SIMAK), LMS Virtual Class for distance learning, Sistem Audit Mutu (SIAMI) for quality management, BIMA Unkhair student portal, E-Library and SLIMS library systems, E-Journal publishing platform, PPID transparency system, and Feeder PDDIKTI data integration. The institution operates nine faculties spanning law, engineering, economics, medicine, education, agriculture, fisheries and marine sciences, cultural studies, and graduate programs, with supporting units including research institutes, IT center, library services, language institute, and counseling services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (S1) Bachelor-level degree programs covering 28 study programs across 9 faculties including Law, Engineering, Economics and Business, Medicine and Health Sciences, Teacher Training and Education, Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Sciences, and Cultural Studies. Targeted at fresh Indonesian high school graduates (SMA, SMK, MA).
• Postgraduate Programs (Magister and Doctoral)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,383 new students admitted through SNBT (70% of 1,994 quota)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Memorandum of Understanding covering education, research collaboration, and scholarship programs. IWIP is an industrial park company operating in Maluku Utara. Partnership supports university-industry linkage and student scholarship opportunities.
• PT Bio Agromitra IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploratory collaboration in sustainable agriculture. University exploring partnership opportunities in agricultural sector development.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative KKN (Community Service) program. 1,555 students from both universities deployed together to 128 locations in Halmahera Utara. National collaboration strengthening academic and community engagement outcomes.
• University of Helsinki (Finlandia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration established through FIB (Fakultas Ilmu Budaya). Professor Timo Kaar from University of Helsinki visited FIB Unkhair. Focus on cultural and academic exchange.
• Badan Bahasa (Language Center of Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for practical teaching opportunities and student exchange. Rector signed MoU to open opportunities for practitioners to teach and student exchange programs.
• Balai Bahasa Maluku UtaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKS (Cooperation Agreement) signed between FH Unkhair (Faculty of Law) and Balai Bahasa Malut. Vice Rector III emphasized positive impact programs.
• ITB (Institut Teknologi Bandung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFKIP Unkhair invited ITB lecturer for guest lecture on mathematics research and modern applications for S1 and S2 Education programs.
• RSUD Halmahera Barat and RSUD Halmahera SelatancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFKIK (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) collaboration with two regional hospitals in Maluku Utara. Part of Tri Dharma (three pillars of higher education) strengthening for clinical education.
• Rumah Sakit Daerah dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie (RSCHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration discussion between Unkhair and RSCHB for education and healthcare services synergy.
• BPBD Maluku UtaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKS for disaster mitigation cooperation including collaborative research. Partnership strengthens disaster response capability and research output.
• BPKP and Inspektorat Maluku UtaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIB Unkhair collaboration with BPKP and Inspektorat Malut for Zona Integritas (Integrity Zone) development. Focus on clean governance and professional campus management.
• SMKN 1 TernateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPKS between FKIP Unkhair and SMKN 1 Ternate for PPG (Professional Teacher Education) program and teacher competency development.
• Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Maluku UtaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIB Unkhair cooperation with Dikbud Malut for literacy and cultural heritage preservation programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Halu Oleo (UHO): Public university (PTN) in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. Comparable as a regional PTN with multi-faculty structure, focus on agriculture and marine sciences, and similar role in serving an eastern Indonesian province.
• Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS): Largest public university in Eastern Indonesia, located in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Comparable as a regional PTN with a broad multi-faculty structure, government-mandated UKT tuition, and similar role in regional human resource development for eastern Indonesia.
• Universitas Tadulako (UNTAD): Public university (PTN) in Palu, Central Sulawesi. Comparable as a regional PTN with similar multi-faculty structure, government-mandated tuition, and mission to develop human resources in an eastern Indonesian region.
• Universitas Papua (UNIPA): Public university (PTN) in Manokwari, Papua. Comparable as a regional PTN serving a remote eastern Indonesian region with similar challenges in faculty recruitment, infrastructure development, and government funding reliance.
• Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG): Public university (PTN) in Gorontalo, Sulawesi. Comparable as a regional PTN with strong education/teacher training (FKIP) programs, similar governance structure, and mission to develop a less-developed eastern Indonesian province.
• Universitas Cenderawasih (UNCEN): Public university (PTN) in Jayapura, Papua. Comparable as a regional PTN serving an underdeveloped eastern Indonesian province with similar geographic isolation challenges, government funding reliance, and human resource development mission.
• Universitas Sam Ratulangi (UNSRAT): Public university (PTN) in Manado, North Sulawesi, serving as the regional higher education hub for eastern Indonesia. Directly comparable as a PTN focused on regional development, multi-faculty structure, and similar catchment dynamics to Unkhair.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Elite Indonesian public technology university and active partner of Unkhair (FKIP guest lectures). Comparable as a PTN, but operates as a specialized national institution with significantly stronger brand and broader geographic draw.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): Indonesia's top-tier public university and a strategic partner of Unkhair through the collaborative KKN program. Comparable as a PTN offering similar multi-faculty structure and UKT-based tuition, but operates at a much larger national scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI): Public university (PTN) in Palembang, South Sumatra. Comparable as a regional PTN with multi-faculty structure serving a resource-rich Indonesian province, though geographically based in western Indonesia rather than the eastern region Unkhair serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Universitas-Khairun-Official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/khairun-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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