What Universitas Tidar does

Universitas Tidar (UNTIDAR) is a public state university (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri / PTN) headquartered in Kota Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, with a multi-campus footprint spanning Magelang, Temanggung, and Bandongan. Originally established on July 17, 1979 as the private Universitas Tidar Magelang (UTM) under Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Borobudur Tidar, the institution was converted to a state university through Presidential Regulation No. 23 Year 2014 and transitioned to BLU (Badan Layanan Umum / Public Service Agency) status in 2024, granting it operational autonomy to generate revenue through service fees while maintaining public service obligations. The university operates 5 faculties (Economics; Social and Political Sciences; Teacher Training and Education; Agriculture; Engineering) offering 29 study programs across D3 (2 programs), D4 (2 programs), S1 (23 programs), and S2 Magister (2 programs) levels.

The university delivers higher education through campus-based instruction supported by an extensive laboratory infrastructure (computer labs, language labs, engineering labs covering electrical, mechanical, civil, and automotive disciplines; agricultural facilities including demonstration farms, greenhouses, and plant/livestock labs). It operates academic support units including LPPM (research and community service), LPMPP (quality assurance), UPA TIK (IT), UPA Perpustakaan (library), and UPA Pengembangan Karier dan Kewirausahaan (career and entrepreneurship development). Student admissions are managed through the SMART online registration portal and multiple pathways including SNBP, SNBT, ADik, SMUT, SMJP, and SMODS (Seleksi Mandiri One Day Service). The institution also functions as an official national UTBK-SNBT testing center with capacity for 10,600 participants.

UNTIDAR's revenue model combines government BLU appropriations, tuition and registration fees, scholarship administration (Bank Indonesia, Beasiswa Harapan from Pemkot Magelang, KIP Kuliah), and research grants (notably Erasmus+-funded FIND4S consortium with KU Leuven, UCD, UCP, and Hochschule Anhalt). The student body is recruited primarily from Central Java through the university's geographic distribution across four campuses. Leadership is headed by Rector Prof. Dr. Sugiyarto, M.Si., with a new rector selection process underway for the 2026-2030 term. International engagement includes research consortium participation, student exchange via Merdeka Belajar, and academic MoUs with institutions including Coventry University and Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang.

Name

Universitas Tidar

Legal name

Universitas Tidar

Website

https://untidar.ac.id

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Universitas Tidar is a public state university in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, operating across 5 faculties and 29 study programs with BLU status since 2024, serving prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students through multi-campus education, government funding, and international research partnerships.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Public university education
• Academic research services
• Community service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Magelang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget (BLU): As a BLU (Badan Layanan Umum / Public Service Agency) institution since 2024, Universitas Tidar receives government operational funding and can generate its own revenue through service fees.
2. Student Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees, registration fees, and other academic service charges across various study programs.
3. Scholarship Administration: University administers scholarship programs including Bank Indonesia scholarships (75 recipients, Rp450 million in 2026) and municipal government scholarships from Kota Magelang.
4. Research Grants and Collaboration: Revenue from research collaborations and international consortium projects such as FIND4S (funded by Erasmus+) and other research partnerships.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universitas Tidar is a public state university offering tertiary education (Diploma D3, applied bachelor D4, bachelor S1, and master S2 programs) across five faculties and 29 study programs covering economics, social and political sciences, teacher training, agriculture, and engineering. The university also delivers research and community service through LPPM, operates a national UTBK testing center, and runs student admission services (SMUT, SMODS, SMART) for prospective Indonesian students.

Product overview

Universitas Tidar is a public university in Indonesia operating as a single-platform higher education institution with five faculties (Ekonomi, Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Pertanian, and Teknik) offering undergraduate, diploma, and postgraduate programs. The institution provides student admission services (SMODS, SMUT, SMART system), research and community service through LPPM, quality assurance through LPMPP, IT support through UPA TIK, library services, and public information access through PPID. The university transitioned from private (Universitas Tidar Magelang) to public status in 2014 and became a BLU (Badan Layanan Umum) institution in 2024.

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Products and services

• Seleksi Mandiri One Day Service (SMODS) One-day service independent selection process for new undergraduate students, offering remaining seats across multiple study programs. Targeted at prospective Indonesian high school graduates seeking admission to Universitas Tidar.
• Seleksi Mandiri Universitas Tidar (SMUT) Computer-based independent selection test for new student admissions at Universitas Tidar. Targeted at prospective students applying outside the national SNBP/SNBT pathways.
• SMART (Sistem Manajemen Penerimaan Tidar) Online student admission management system for registration and application tracking. Used by prospective students applying to Universitas Tidar's various admission pathways.
• Fakultas Ekonomi (Faculty of Economics) Faculty of Economics offering academic programs in Accounting, Management, and Economic Development. Serves undergraduate students enrolled in UNTIDAR's economics programs.
• Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences offering programs in Government Studies, Law, and Communication. Serves undergraduate students in social sciences and humanities.
• Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Sciences) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Sciences offering programs in Bahasa Indonesia, English, Biology, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics education. Serves students preparing for teaching careers.
• Fakultas Pertanian (Faculty of Agriculture) Faculty of Agriculture offering programs in Agrotechnology, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Food Technology, and Nutrition. Serves students in agricultural sciences.
• Fakultas Teknik (Faculty of Engineering) Faculty of Engineering offering programs in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechatronics. Serves students in engineering and IT disciplines.
• LPPM (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat) Research and community service institute managing research projects and community outreach programs for UNTIDAR faculty and students.
• LPMPP (Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu dan Pengembangan Pembelajaran) Quality assurance and learning development institute ensuring educational standards and accreditation across UNTIDAR study programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ student achievements in first half 2026 across regional, national, and international competitions
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KOMDIGI (Kementerian Digitisasi Komunikasi dan Informatika)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Education collaboration on personal data protection for UNTIDAR academic community (sivitas akademika).
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026MoU signing for Tri Dharma cooperation (education, research, and community service) collaboration between the two universities.
• Bank IndonesiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Bank Indonesia scholarship program supporting 75 UNTIDAR students with Rp450 million total value in 2026. Recipients join GenBI (Generasi Baru Indonesia) community and conduct community service including QRIS literacy education and cashless transaction awareness for MSMEs.
• Pemkot Magelang (City Government of Magelang)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Cooperation through 'Beasiswa Harapan' program providing scholarships for students from Kota Magelang (Desil 1-5). 100 scholarships allocated in 2026 (up from 25 in 2025) focusing on vocational programs including D3 Akuntansi, D3 Teknik Mesin, and D3 Farmasi. Value of Rp5 million per semester per student.
• FIND4S Consortium (KU Leuven, University College Dublin, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Hochschule Anhalt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026FIND4S is a capacity strengthening project for sustainable data-based food systems conducted by a consortium of 7 universities in Central Java and 4 European universities. Funded by Erasmus+. UNTIDAR participates through the Food Technology study program, presenting research on hygienic getuk production and coffee husk utilization at international conferences.
• Coventry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Research workshop collaboration on inclusive research methodology, specifically addressing hidden disability issues through the Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience research group.
• Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed)minorOthers · 1 November 2025Legal documentation and information network (JDIH) management study visit from Unsoed to UNTIDAR.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Indonesia's premier public technology university. Broader, well-established incumbent whose engineering programs compete nationally for top students — UNTIDAR's Faculty of Engineering operates in ITB's shadow and uses similar applied-research positioning.
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB): National public university specializing in agriculture and food sciences (PTN-BLU). Comparable to UNTIDAR's Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology programs, but operating at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Universitas Brawijaya: Major public research university (PTN-BLU) in Malang, East Java. Comparable multi-faculty Indonesian public university with both engineering and agriculture strengths, competing in a similar middle-tier PTN segment.

Direct peers

• Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS): Public university (PTN-BLU) based in Solo/Surakarta, Central Java. Closely comparable Central Java PTN competitor with similar faculty structure (economics, social/political sciences, teacher training, agriculture, engineering) and the same admission pathway ecosystem (SNBP/SNBT/SM).
• Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES): Central Java public university specializing in teacher training and education sciences. Comparable to UNTIDAR's Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Sciences and competes for similar Central Java student catchment.
• Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED): Central Java public university (PTN-BLU) in Purwokerto. Strong overlap with UNTIDAR's faculty mix (agriculture, economics, engineering) and currently a peer-institution partner of UNTIDAR through JDIH knowledge-sharing engagement.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): Indonesia's premier public research university (PTN-BLU) located in Yogyakarta. Most directly comparable as a multi-faculty public university with research strength, government funding, and broad study program portfolio — UNTIDAR operates the same legal and operational framework at a smaller regional scale.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (UNIMUS): Private Muhammadiyah university in Central Java with health, engineering, and economic faculties. Recent MoU partner of UNTIDAR for Tri Dharma cooperation — comparable regional competitor for non-PTN students in Central Java.
• Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP): Major Central Java-based public research university (PTN-BLU) in Semarang. Operates in the same regional higher-education market as UNTIDAR with overlapping faculties including engineering, economics, social sciences, and agriculture.

Regional players

• Politeknik Negeri Semarang (Polines): Central Java polytechnic with applied D3/D4 programs in engineering, accounting, and information technology. Directly comparable in applied-vocational positioning and partial overlap with UNTIDAR's D3/D4 programs at a more specialized scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/untidar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=UBY0Mje94o8
• Facebookfacebook.com/untidar
• Instagraminstagram.com/universitastidar/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@universitastidar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitas-tidar

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Profiles20 records

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