Indonesia — university guide
The 175 universities in Indonesia in 2026
An informative guide to the 175 higher education institutions in Indonesia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
175
Universities
117
Public
58
Private
#421
Best ranking
Universitas Indonesia (UI)
500,000 IDR
Min bachelor fee
65
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Indonesia
Based on the 112 universities in Indonesia that published their fees.
Min500,000 IDRMax71,000,000 IDR
Universities in Indonesia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
117
Public universities
The public institutions in Indonesia
117universities
58
Private universities
The private institutions in Indonesia
58universities
33
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
33universities
112
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
112universities
175
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
175universities
65
Programs
Fields offered in Indonesia
65programs
List of universities in Indonesia in 2026
175 universities listedPoliteknik Negeri Sriwijaya (POLSRI)
Public6 6 programs· A public polytechnic in Palembang, South Sumatra: applied engineering, IT and business, heir to the Sriwijaya tradition.
Politeknik Negeri Subang (POLSUB)
Public4 4 programs· A public polytechnic in Subang, West Java, training technicians in engineering, IT and business management.
Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut (POLITALA)
Public5 5 programs· A public polytechnic in Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan, training technicians in engineering, IT and agriculture.
Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif (POLIMEDIA)
Public6 6 programs· Indonesia's public polytechnic dedicated to creative industries: design, audiovisual production, communication and tourism.
Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung (POLMANBABEL)
Public3 3 programs· A public manufacturing polytechnic in Bangka Belitung, training applied technicians and engineers in mechanics and electronics.
Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung (POLMAN)
Public4 4 programs· A pioneering public polytechnic in Bandung dedicated to precision manufacturing, mechanical engineering and industrial maintenance.
Politeknik Perikanan Negeri Tual (POLIKANT)
Public3 3 programs· A public fisheries polytechnic in Tual, Maluku, dedicated to aquaculture, fishing technology and maritime professions.
Politeknik Maritim Negeri Indonesia (POLIMARIN)
Public3 3 programs· Indonesia's public maritime polytechnic in Jepara, Central Java: shipbuilding, marine engineering and maritime transport.
Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya (PPNS)
Public4 4 programs· Indonesia's public naval polytechnic in Surabaya: shipbuilding, naval architecture, marine engineering and industrial robotics.
Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia (UAI) Jakarta
Private10 10 programs· 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
Private7 7 programs· A private university in Palopo, South Sulawesi, and the main higher-education provider of the Luwu region.
Binus University (Universitas Bina Nusantara) Jakarta
#1154Private14 14 programs· A leading private technology university in Jakarta, founded in 1974, and Indonesia's reference for computing and design.
Universitas Budi Luhur Jakarta
Private9 9 programs· A private Jakarta university renowned for computer science, information technology and communication studies.
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia Jakarta
#1611Private11 11 programs· A major private Catholic university in Jakarta, founded in 1960, renowned for its medicine and psychology programmes.
Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) Bandung
Private18 18 programs· A private Catholic university in Bandung, founded in 1955, and West Java's oldest private university.
Universitas Katolik Soegijapranata (UNIKA) Semarang
Private10 10 programs· A private Catholic university in Semarang, founded in 1982, recognised for its law and psychology programmes.
Universitas Katolik Widya Karya Malang
Private8 8 programs· A private Catholic university in Malang, founded in 1964, centred on engineering and applied technologies.
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Private10 10 programs· A private Catholic university in Surabaya, founded in 1960, strong in engineering, pharmacy and psychology.
Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) Jakarta
Private10 10 programs· A private Christian university in Jakarta, founded in 1953, historically dedicated to theology and medicine.
Maranatha Christian University Bandung
Private12 12 programs· A private Christian university in Bandung, founded in 1965, renowned for its design and psychology programmes.
Petra Christian University Surabaya
#1412Private13 13 programs· A private Christian university in Surabaya, founded in 1961, renowned for its design and engineering programmes.
Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
Private9 9 programs· A private entrepreneurship university founded by developer Ciputra, training the next generation of business creators.
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
#739Public18 18 programs· A public university in Surabaya, ranked among Indonesia's best, renowned for medicine, pharmacy and law.
Universitas Andalas (UNAND)
#1602Public19 19 programs· Sumatra's oldest public university (1956), based in Padang, recognised for agriculture, medicine and engineering.