117 public universities in Indonesia in 2026
The public universities in Indonesia offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
117 public universities
Indonesia has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut (POLITALA)
A public polytechnic in Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan, training technicians in engineering, IT and agriculture.
Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif (POLIMEDIA)
Indonesia's public polytechnic dedicated to creative industries: design, audiovisual production, communication and tourism.
Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung (POLMANBABEL)
A public manufacturing polytechnic in Bangka Belitung, training applied technicians and engineers in mechanics and electronics.
Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung (POLMAN)
A pioneering public polytechnic in Bandung dedicated to precision manufacturing, mechanical engineering and industrial maintenance.
Politeknik Perikanan Negeri Tual (POLIKANT)
A public fisheries polytechnic in Tual, Maluku, dedicated to aquaculture, fishing technology and maritime professions.
Politeknik Maritim Negeri Indonesia (POLIMARIN)
Indonesia's public maritime polytechnic in Jepara, Central Java: shipbuilding, marine engineering and maritime transport.
Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya (PPNS)
Indonesia's public naval polytechnic in Surabaya: shipbuilding, naval architecture, marine engineering and industrial robotics.
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
A public university in Surabaya, ranked among Indonesia's best, renowned for medicine, pharmacy and law.
Universitas Andalas (UNAND)
Sumatra's oldest public university (1956), based in Padang, recognised for agriculture, medicine and engineering.
Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG)
A public university in Gorontalo, North Sulawesi: education, economics, agriculture, medicine and engineering.
Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ)
A leading public education university in Jakarta, expert in teacher training, sciences, languages and sports.
Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM)
A major public education university in Makassar, heir to IKIP Makassar and a pillar of teacher training in eastern Indonesia.
Universitas Negeri Malang (UM)
A public education university in Malang, East Java, heir to IKIP Malang and a national reference in education sciences.
Universitas Negeri Manado (UNIMA)
A public education university in Tondano, North Sulawesi, heir to IKIP Manado and focused on teacher training.
Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED)
North Sumatra's leading public education university in Medan: teacher training, sciences, languages and sports.
Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)
A leading public university in Padang, West Sumatra, rooted in teacher education since 1954 and accredited as excellent.
Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES)
A public "conservation campus" university in Semarang with IKIP roots, known for strong education and science programmes.
Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA)
A leading public education university in Surabaya, Unggul-accredited: teachers, sciences, languages, sports and engineering.
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY)
A leading public education university in Yogyakarta, Unggul-accredited: teachers, sciences, languages, sports and technology.
Universitas Indonesia (UI)
Indonesia's premier public research university in Depok/Jakarta, dating back to 1849 and ranked among Asia's best.
Universitas Udayana (UNUD)
Bali's oldest university (1962), renowned for tourism studies, medicine, law and its veterinary and dental programmes.
Universitas Bengkulu (UNIB)
A public university in Bengkulu, Sumatra, recognised for agriculture, economics and medicine.
Universitas Borneo Tarakan (UBT)
A public university in Tarakan, North Kalimantan: agriculture, forestry, engineering, economics and medicine.
Universitas Brawijaya (UB)
A leading public university in Malang, East Java, ranked among Indonesia's best and known for economics, law and medicine.