Universitas PGRI Semarang

What Universitas PGRI Semarang does

Universitas PGRI Semarang (UPGRIS) is a private Indonesian university established in 1981 in Semarang, Central Java, operating under the PGRI (Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia) teacher-education network and governed by the YPLPPT PGRI Semarang foundation. It delivers 29 undergraduate (S-1) and graduate (S-2) programs across seven faculties (FIP, FPIPSKR, FPMIPATI, FPBS, FTI, FH, FEB) plus a Pascasarjana school, serving primarily domestic Indonesian students with selective inbound international cohorts from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and India.

The university runs an integrated digital ecosystem anchored by Si-Mekar (Sistem Informasi Kemahasiswaan Terintegrasi) for academic administration, alongside SIJITU for course management, SIKONS for online counseling, an OCW (OpenCourseWare) platform, and a digital library — with Google Workspace powering institutional email. Beyond academics, UPGRIS operates applied platforms including the Career Center (Pusat Karir), LPPM-managed research institute, E-Legalisir certificate services, and the student-developed SIPADMA anomaly detection system deployed at Perumdam Tirta Moedal. International engagement is structured around the proprietary IPCSA 5E framework (Education, Engagement, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Evaluation) and includes the PPG Prajabatan government-aligned teacher certification pathway.

Revenue is generated predominantly through per-semester tuition across S-1 and S-2 programs, supplemented by fees from the PPG Prajabatan cohorts, externally funded research proposals (BRIN and government grants channeled via LPPM), and fees tied to internship/career services and certificate legalization. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective students are routed through the PMB portal. Enrollment touchpoints are community- and event-led, leveraging KKN deployments across multiple Central Java regencies, PPL-KKN Internasional exchanges, the Career Center job fairs, and a 2026 launch of a new online PMB registration system for academic year 2026/2027.

Name

Universitas PGRI Semarang

Legal name

Universitas PGRI Semarang

Website

https://upgris.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universitas PGRI Semarang is a private Indonesian university in Semarang, Central Java, established in 1981, offering 29 undergraduate and graduate programs across seven faculties plus a graduate school, with a strong teacher-education heritage, PGRI network affiliation, and growing international accreditation footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Teacher education programs
• Professional teacher certification
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate masters programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Semarang

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 Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate (S-1) and graduate (S-2) tuition fees across 29 study programs. Tuition is charged per semester based on program of study. The university also generates revenue from student services including certificate legalization (E-Legalisir), transcript services, and academic administration fees.
2. PPG Prajabatan Program Fees: Revenue from the Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan program, a professional teacher education program for producing certified teachers. This government-supported program generates fees from student participants and is offered in multiple cohorts annually.
3. Student Placement and Internship Services: Revenue from facilitating student internships (PPL), international programs, and campus hiring activities with industry partners. The university Career Center (Pusat Karir) connects students with employers.
4. Research and Publication Services: Revenue generated through externally funded research proposals managed by LPPM (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat). The university actively pursues BRIN and other government research funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universitas PGRI Semarang is a private university that delivers undergraduate (S-1) and graduate (S-2) degree programs across 29 study programs within seven faculties (education, teacher training, social sciences, language, engineering/informatics, law, and economics/business) plus a graduate school. The university also runs the PPG Prajabatan professional teacher certification program, international teaching practicums (PPL-KKN Internasional), and community service programs (KKN Tematik), supported by integrated digital services including Si-Mekar, digital library, OpenCourseWare, and career center platforms.

Product overview

Universitas PGRI Semarang operates as a comprehensive private university offering a multi-level educational portfolio spanning undergraduate (S1), graduate (S2), and professional programs. The institution is structured into seven faculties: FIP (Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan), FPIPSKR, FPMIPATI, FPBS, FTI (Fakultas Teknik dan Informatika), FH (Fakultas Hukum), and FEB (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis), plus a Graduate School (Pascasarjana). The university provides a digital ecosystem including Si-Mekar for integrated student information management, dedicated portals for admissions (PMB), career services (Career Center), digital library, OpenCourseWare, and multiple scientific journals. Key programs include the PPG Prajabatan professional teacher education, international PPL-KKN programs in Thailand and Malaysia, and the thematic KKN community service initiative. Research output is managed through LPPM with patent filing support, while SIPADMA represents a notable student-developed technology product for water utility anomaly detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ students prepared for internship/industry placement in Semester Gasal 2026/2027
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN)coreOthers · 6 July 2026Germany-based international accreditation institute conducting quality assurance assessment of 12 UPGRIS study programs. UPGRIS is the first university in Central Java to undergo ACQUIN international accreditation, demonstrating commitment to meeting European higher education standards.
• Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) - MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026UPGRIS students participated in Festival of the Colours of the World (FESCO) 2026 at UTP Malaysia, winning Best Performance award. The partnership opens opportunities for broader strategic cooperation between the two institutions in research and academic exchange.
• O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) - IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Two UPGRIS faculty members selected for Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship 2026-2027, an international research fellowship program hosted by JGU India. The fellowship provides opportunities for research collaboration and global academic networking.
• Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) - FilipinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Inbound exchange program hosting 11 NEUST students for SEA Teacher international teaching practicum at UPGRIS. Program includes cultural exchange, teaching methodology observation, and collaborative classroom activities.
• Al Hidayah Foundation (Thailand Selatan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Strategic partnership for PPL-KKN Internasional program enabling 21 UPGRIS students to conduct teaching practicum and community service in Southern Thailand schools. The collaboration includes needs assessment, program coordination, school partnerships, academic mentoring, and sustainable community development activities. The partnership uses the IPCSA 5E model integrating Education, Engagement, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Evaluation. Initial phase focuses on schools in post-flood recovery, with plans to expand into research, publication, faculty exchange, and education innovation.
• LLDIKTI VI Jawa TengahcoreOthers · 29 August 2025Government higher education supervisory body that awarded UPGRIS the highest scores in two categories at Anugerah Kerjasama Diktisaintek 2025: Best International Cooperation (22.6) and Best Industry Cooperation (20.1).
• Universitas PGRI PalembangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2022Universitas PGRI Palembang conducted a benchmarking visit to UPGRIS to learn about university management practices, with plans for student exchanges and joint research collaborations under the PGRI network umbrella.
• Asosiasi Muslimah Pengusaha Indonesia (Alisa) 'Khadijah' ICMI Jawa TengahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2021FPMIPATI faculty signed MoU with Alisa Khadijah for identifying potential SME products in Central Java. The cooperation aims to develop superior SMEs, create SME profiles for FPMIPATI students, establish business networks domestically and internationally, and provide training in management, technology, and capital access. Many FPMIPATI alumni have become successful entrepreneurs alongside their teaching careers.
• Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2017Cooperation with IKJ to develop Arts and Culture study programs at UPGRIS, supporting the establishment of new academic programs in fine and performing arts disciplines.
• Bangul Durian Islam Suksa School - Thailand SelatancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for PPL-KKN Internasional program. UPGRIS students from English Language Education program conducted anti-bullying programs and cultural exchange activities at this school in Sabayoi, Southern Thailand.
• 83 Mitra Dunia IndustricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner83 industry partners supporting student internships, campus hiring, career development, and collaborative programs. Partners span multiple sectors including education, technology, utilities, and commerce. These partnerships support the university's industry cooperation ranking (score 20.1) at LLDIKTI VI.
• Perumdam Tirta Moedal Kota SemarangminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility company that hosted Informatika students for PKL (Praktik Kerja Lapangan). Students developed SIPADMA (Sistem Deteksi Anomali Pemakaian Air) for early water leak detection in the utility's network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang: Private Muhammadiyah-affiliated university in Central Java with similar faculty scale and program breadth. Comparable private university competing for the same regional student base in Central Java.
• Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta: Sister institution within the PGRI (Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia) network with similar teacher education heritage, private status, and Indonesian regional focus. Direct peer for teacher training programs and shared PGRI-affiliated student pipelines.
• Universitas PGRI Madiun: Another PGRI network private university located in Madiun, East Java, with comparable teacher education focus and similar mid-sized private university scale. Direct competitor within the PGRI ecosystem for teacher pipeline students.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta: Private Muhammadiyah university of comparable scale in Surakarta, Central Java, with a similar program mix spanning teacher education, engineering, and health sciences. Competes directly for Central Java students in overlapping disciplines.

Regional players

• Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES): Public state university located in Semarang, the same city as UPGRIS. While publicly funded with different tuition economics, it competes for the same regional student pool, particularly in education and teacher training programs.
• Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS): Public university in Surakarta, Central Java, with comprehensive program offerings. Competes for top students from the broader Central Java region alongside UPGRIS in engineering, education, and sciences.
• UIN Walisongo Semarang: State Islamic university in Semarang that has expanded its non-religious program portfolio. Operates in the same regional market and increasingly competes for overlapping student segments including teacher education.
• Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP): Major public research university headquartered in Semarang with a comprehensive program portfolio. As the dominant public institution in UPGRIS's home city, it sets the competitive benchmark for premium program positioning and faculty talent.

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Ahmad Dahlan: Established private Islamic-affiliated university in Yogyakarta with broader research output and more diverse program offerings than UPGRIS. Larger-scale competitor that demonstrates the scale ceiling for Indonesian private university peers.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta: Larger, more established private Muhammadiyah university with a broader program portfolio, stronger brand recognition, and larger enrollment base. Sets the benchmark for what UPGRIS could become through expanded programs and reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universitas-pgri-smg

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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