Tadulako University

What Tadulako University does

Tadulako University (Universitas Tadulako, UNTAD) is the largest state university in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, founded in 1981 and headquartered on a 250-hectare campus in Palu. It operates 11 faculties plus a postgraduate program, offering 90-102 accredited study programs spanning Diploma III, Applied Bachelor's (D4), Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Professional degrees. The institution serves approximately 37,597 active students supported by 1,535 lecturers including professors and doctoral-level faculty, with regional satellite campuses (PSDKU) in Morowali and Tojo Una-Una extending reach to industrial and remote areas of Sulawesi.

The university runs a portfolio of in-house digital platforms including SIGA and Siakad for academic information management, an LMS for online learning (hosted at lms.fkip.untad.ac.id), Sipandu, Sakip, Tracer Study for graduate tracking, and an e-Journal repository for research publications. Student enrollment flows through the national SNPMB admission system, the independent Jalur Mandiri pathway, and the university's own PMB portal. Internationalization is pursued through the League of Tropical Universities (LTU) network covering over 100 member universities, alongside bilateral partnerships with institutions such as Shandong Vocational University of Foreign Affairs (SVUFA) and Hainan University in China.

As a state university (PTN) under Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Tadulako is funded through government BLU (Public Service Agency) budgets, regulated tuition fees under the UKT (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) system, government research grants administered via LPPM, and regional scholarships (notably from the Morowali Regency government). Revenue is not commercially disclosed. Distribution relies on direct student recruitment across on-campus and PSDKU locations, with community engagement through thematic KKN programs in partnership with agencies including ATR/BPN, BKKBN Sulteng, and Bank Indonesia.

Name

Tadulako University

Legal name

Universitas Tadulako

Website

https://untad.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tadulako University (UNTAD) is Indonesia's largest state university in Central Sulawesi, founded in 1981, serving approximately 37,597 students across 11 faculties and a postgraduate program with main campus in Palu and satellite campuses in Morowali and Tojo Una-Una.

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Higher Education

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

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Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Public state university
• Academic degree programs
• University research services
• Tropical university network

Headquarters

HQ city

Palu, Sulawesi Tengah

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (UKT/SPP): Single Tuition Fee (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) and Educational Development Contribution (Sumbangan Pembinaan Pendidikan) charged per semester for all study programs from Diploma to Doctoral levels
2. Government Budget (BLU): Public Service Agency funding from government budget for operational expenses
3. Regional Government Scholarships: Scholarship programs funded by regional government (Kabupaten Morowali) for students from their region
4. Research and Community Service Funding: Government research grants and community service program funding through LPPM

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tadulako University is a public state university providing higher education programs from Diploma (D3/D4) through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Professional levels across 11 faculties and 1 postgraduate program. It also delivers academic research, community service programs, and operates PSDKU satellite campuses in Morowali and Tojo Una-Una. All programs are accredited under the Indonesian national higher education accreditation framework.

Product overview

Tadulako University is a state university in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, offering comprehensive higher education services through 11 faculties and 1 Postgraduate Program. The institution provides multi-level academic programs (Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Professional degrees) across diverse disciplines. The university operates various digital platforms including PMB for student enrollment, SIAKAD for academic management, LMS for online learning, and e-Journal for research publications. With 26 departments and 102 study programs serving approximately 37,597 active students, the university emphasizes internationalization and environmental consciousness in its educational mission.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 37,597 active students enrolled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bank IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2026Bank Indonesia Mengajar 2026 program held at university, with Deputy Governor Aida S. Budiman as speaker. Initiative aims to encourage students to address national economic challenges.
• SVUFA - Shandong Vocational University of Foreign Affairs, TiongkokcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2026Academic exchange partnership involving lecturer and academic staff exchange programs for Academic Year 2026-2027. Part of internationalization efforts to strengthen bilateral academic cooperation.
• Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning / ATR-BPNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Collaboration on Thematic KKN program focused on land administration and spatial data management in Central Sulawesi. Students from relevant programs conduct field mapping and land ownership data collection.
• Government of Morowali RegencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026Collaboration on PSDKU operations, research development, and local human resources improvement. Regional government provides scholarships and infrastructure support for students from Morowali.
• Hainan University, TiongkokcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Through League of Tropical Universities (LTU) Summit 2026, Untad student Auralia A. Ladoali selected to participate in 2026 Hainan International Youth Cultural Exchange Program. University strengthens position in international tropical university network.
• League of Tropical Universities (LTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International forum connecting over 100 tropical universities for collaboration in education, research, and cultural exchange. 25 international students from 108 member universities selected for LTU exchange programs.
• BKKBN Sulteng (National Population and Family Planning Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on stunting reduction through thematic KKN programs and research initiatives. Partnership aims to accelerate stunting reduction through community service and research.
• University of Novi Sad and University of Belgrade, SerbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PASEC (Precise Agriculture and Sustainable Environment Curriculum) project participation. Theme-Based Training on precision agriculture and sustainable environment. Representatives from Indonesia, Maldives, Thailand, Belgium, Serbia, and Croatia.
• FKM Alumni and Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration through academic and artistic week (Pekan Akademik dan Seni) celebrating FKM's 9th Dies Natalis. Includes competitions, community service, and industry engagement activities.
• Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2018Job fair and campus hiring cooperation. Industrial park located in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, is Southeast Asia's first nickel processing to stainless steel facility. Joint activities include seminars, interviews, and SDM development programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS): Largest state university in eastern Indonesia (South Sulawesi), with comparable multi-faculty structure, doctoral programs, and regional-government-funded PSDKU-style satellites. Closest direct comparable given shared eastern-Indonesia PTN mandate.
• Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM): State university in Makassar specializing in teacher education (FKIP) and teacher training — directly comparable to Untad's flagship FKIP faculty that recently achieved international accreditation.
• Universitas Halu Oleo (UHO): State university in Southeast Sulawesi with similar faculty breadth, multi-level programs, and eastern-Indonesia regional focus; competes with Untad for students from Sulawesi provinces.
• Universitas Mulawarman (UNMUL): East Kalimantan state university with similar scale and a strong focus on serving extractive-industry workforce needs (oil, gas, mining), analogous to Untad's Morowali/nickel focus.
• Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM): State university in South Kalimantan with comparable multi-faculty structure, Diploma-to-Doctorate programs, and resource-region (mining/plantation) industry partnerships.
• Universitas Riau (UNRI): Provincial state university in Riau (Sumatra) with similar multi-faculty structure, BLU/UKT funding model, and resource-region industrial partnerships (oil & gas, plantations).
• Universitas Sam Ratulangi (UNSRAT): State university in North Sulawesi serving as the regional flagship PTN outside Java; comparable in scale, multi-faculty structure, and reliance on BLU/UKT funding streams.

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): Indonesia's premier research university; relevant as the benchmark for research output, multi-campus governance, and the trajectory Untad's Pascasarjana and doctoral programs aim toward.
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Top-tier Indonesian research university; useful as an upper-bound peer to gauge what international research accreditations and global rankings could unlock for an eastern-Indonesia PTN like Untad over a 10–20 year horizon.
• Universitas Negeri Malang (UM): Larger, more established Indonesian state university with strong FKIP/teacher-education brand and multiple accreditations; demonstrates the upside trajectory available to Untad's flagship FKIP if international accreditation is leveraged.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UniversitasTadulako
• Instagraminstagram.com/humasuntad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/untad

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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