58 private universities in Indonesia in 2026
The private universities in Indonesia offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
58 private universities
Indonesia has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Institut Teknologi Del (IT Del) Laguboti
A private elite technology institute in Laguboti, on Lake Toba, training Sumatra's computer and IT engineers.
Institut Teknologi Harapan Bangsa (ITHB) Bandung
A private technology institute in Bandung with Christian foundations, known for its management and tourism programmes.
Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia (UAI) Jakarta
A private Islamic university in Jakarta, founded in 2000 by the Al-Azhar foundation, blending academic excellence with spiritual values.
Universitas Andi Djemma (UNANDA) Palopo
A private university in Palopo, South Sulawesi, and the main higher-education provider of the Luwu region.
Binus University (Universitas Bina Nusantara) Jakarta
A leading private technology university in Jakarta, founded in 1974, and Indonesia's reference for computing and design.
Universitas Budi Luhur Jakarta
A private Jakarta university renowned for computer science, information technology and communication studies.
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia Jakarta
A major private Catholic university in Jakarta, founded in 1960, renowned for its medicine and psychology programmes.
Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) Bandung
A private Catholic university in Bandung, founded in 1955, and West Java's oldest private university.
Universitas Katolik Soegijapranata (UNIKA) Semarang
A private Catholic university in Semarang, founded in 1982, recognised for its law and psychology programmes.
Universitas Katolik Widya Karya Malang
A private Catholic university in Malang, founded in 1964, centred on engineering and applied technologies.
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
A private Catholic university in Surabaya, founded in 1960, strong in engineering, pharmacy and psychology.
Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) Jakarta
A private Christian university in Jakarta, founded in 1953, historically dedicated to theology and medicine.
Maranatha Christian University Bandung
A private Christian university in Bandung, founded in 1965, renowned for its design and psychology programmes.
Petra Christian University Surabaya
A private Christian university in Surabaya, founded in 1961, renowned for its design and engineering programmes.
Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
A private entrepreneurship university founded by developer Ciputra, training the next generation of business creators.
Universitas Bandar Lampung (UBL)
A private university in Bandar Lampung, founded in 1984, and the largest in Lampung province.
Universitas Pasundan (UNPAS) Bandung
A Sundanese private university in Bandung, founded in 1950, a pillar of regional higher education and culture.
Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya)
A private university in Surabaya, founded in 1968, renowned for its MBA and engineering programmes.
Universitas Duta Wacana (UKDW) Yogyakarta
A private Christian university in Yogyakarta, founded in 1985, a regional pioneer in informatics and theology.
Universitas Esa Unggul Jakarta
A private Jakarta university, founded in 1993, recognised for informatics, design and health information management.
Universitas Gunadarma Depok
A large private technology university in Depok, founded in 1981, and Indonesia's reference for computer science.
Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan
A private Christian university in Medan, founded in 1954 by the Batak HKBP church, strong in theology and engineering.
Universitas Internasional Batam (UIB)
A private university in Batam, close to Singapore, focused on business, tourism and technology.
Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta
Indonesia's oldest private Islamic university, founded in 1945 in Yogyakarta, offering law, economics, medicine, engineering and social sciences.