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.

Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Pekanbaru
A private Islamic university in Pekanbaru, covering law, engineering and agronomy, with some of Indonesia's lowest fees.

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (Unissula) Semarang
A private Islamic university in Semarang positioning itself as a « World Class Islamic University », with strong health faculties.

Universitas Jayabaya Jakarta
A historic private university in Jakarta, founded in 1958, renowned for its law and economics programmes.

Universitas Ma Chung Malang
A private Malang university founded by entrepreneurs, blending mandatory entrepreneurship with an international outlook.

Universitas Mercu Buana Jakarta
A private Jakarta university, founded in 1982, recognised for engineering, design and communication.

Universitas Methodist Indonesia Medan
A Methodist private university in Medan, strong in medicine, theology and economics, serving the Christian community.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu (UMB)
The « Unggul »-accredited Muhammadiyah private university of Bengkulu, a key regional higher-education provider.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ)
The historic Muhammadiyah private university of Jakarta, founded in 1957, a flagship of the movement in Indonesia.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember (UNMUH)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Jember, a broad multidisciplinary campus in eastern Java.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Malang, accredited « Unggul », known for its health programmes and international relations.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro (UM Metro)
The Muhammadiyah private university in Metro, Lampung, recognised for its education and health study programmes.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Purwokerto, Central Java, recognised for its health and education programmes.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau (UMRI)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Pekanbaru, Riau, active in engineering, economics and public health.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (UNIMUS)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Semarang, known for its health programmes and exact sciences.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) Medan
A major Muhammadiyah private university in Medan, accredited « Unggul », spanning health, law, economics and technology.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UM Surabaya)
A large private Islamic university in Surabaya, part of the Muhammadiyah movement, renowned for its health sciences programmes.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)
The Muhammadiyah private university of Surakarta, founded in 1981, one of the movement's best universities in Indonesia.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY)
A private university in Yogyakarta within the Muhammadiyah network: medicine, law, economics, social sciences and Islamic studies.

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) Tangerang
A private technology and creative university in Tangerang, founded in 2005, incubating Indonesia's digital professions.

Universitas Nasional (UNAS) Jakarta
A pioneering private university in Jakarta, founded in 1949, strong in law, economics and environmental sciences.

Universitas Nusa Putra Sukabumi
A private university in Sukabumi founded in 2003, combining IT, engineering and health sciences with very affordable tuition fees.

Universitas Pancasila Jakarta
A private Jakarta university founded in 1966, combining law, engineering and tourism under the Pancasila national ideology.

Universitas Paramadina Jakarta
A private Jakarta university, founded in 1998, known for its communication, management and international relations degrees.

Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) Tangerang
A leading private Christian university in Tangerang with international standards: medicine, business, engineering, design and communication.
