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 PGRI Semarang (UPGRIS)
A private Semarang university founded by the PGRI teachers' union, strong in education sciences and languages.
Universitas Prasetiya Mulya (PMBS)
An elite private business school in the Jakarta-Tangerang area, founded in 1980, a reference in management and entrepreneurship.
President University Cikarang
An international private university in Cikarang, founded in 2001, offering English-taught business, engineering and communication degrees.
Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) Medan
A private Medan university known for its medical school and its health and tourism programmes.
Universitas Sahid Jakarta
A private Jakarta university, founded in 1988, born from the Sahid hotel group and strong in tourism studies.
Universitas Sampoerna Jakarta
An American-style private university in Jakarta, founded in 2013, offering dual degrees with the University of Arizona.
Universitas Sanata Dharma (USD) Yogyakarta
A Jesuit Catholic university in Yogyakarta, founded in 1955, renowned for its literature and teacher-education programmes.
Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) Jakarta
A historic private Jakarta university, founded in 1959, renowned for law, management and engineering.
Telkom University Bandung
Indonesia's largest private technology university, in Bandung: digital tech, AI, business and creative arts with global standards.
Universitas Trisakti Jakarta
An elite private university in Jakarta, founded in 1965, renowned for its MBA, law and architecture programmes.