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.
Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)
A world-renowned public institution for agricultural, veterinary and forestry sciences in Bogor.
Institut Teknologi Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (ITH)
A public institute of technology in Parepare, South Sulawesi, honoring President Habibie, focused on aerospace and digital technology.
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Indonesia's premier institute of technology in Bandung: world-class engineering, sciences, arts and business.
Institut Teknologi Kalimantan (ITK)
A public institute of technology in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: engineering, architecture and applied sciences for the new capital.
Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA)
A public institute of technology near Bandar Lampung, modeled on ITB: science, engineering and sustainable development.
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
A world-renowned public institute of technology in Surabaya: engineering, sciences, data and design.
Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali
A public arts institute in Denpasar, Bali: Balinese performing arts, visual arts and design at the heart of island culture.
Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Padang Panjang
A public arts institute in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, a renowned center of Minangkabau music and dance traditions.
Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Surakarta
A public arts institute in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java: visual arts, design, Javanese classical dance and gamelan.
Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta
Indonesia's leading public arts institute in Yogyakarta: visual arts, design, music, dance, theatre and film.
Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Aceh
Indonesia's public arts and culture institute in Aceh: visual arts, music, dance and Acehnese cultural traditions.
Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Bandung
A public arts and culture institute in Bandung: visual arts, design, music, dance and Sundanese theatre.
Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI) Tanah Papua
Indonesia's public arts and culture institute in Papua, Jayapura: Papuan heritage, visual arts and performing arts.
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Kupang (PPNK)
A public agricultural polytechnic in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara: agronomy, livestock and resource management for semi-arid lands.
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan (PPNP)
A public agricultural polytechnic in Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi: agronomy, livestock and applied agrotechnology.
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh (PPNP)
A public agricultural polytechnic in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra, offering applied agronomy, livestock and agro-industry programs.
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Samarinda (POLITANI)
A public agricultural polytechnic in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, specialized in agronomy, agro-industry and rural development.
Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS)
A renowned public electronics polytechnic in Surabaya: embedded systems, robotics, telecommunications and software engineering.
Politeknik Negeri Ambon (POLNAM)
A public polytechnic in Ambon, Maluku, training technicians in engineering, IT and business for eastern Indonesia.
Politeknik Negeri Indramayu (POLINDRA)
A public polytechnic in Indramayu, West Java, focused on engineering, IT and energy to serve local industry.
Politeknik Negeri Bali (PNB)
A public polytechnic in Badung, Bali: engineering, business and tourism in Indonesia's premier tourist destination.
Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan (POLTEKBA)
A public polytechnic in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, training technicians in engineering, IT and business for the energy industry.
Politeknik Negeri Bandung (POLBAN)
A major public polytechnic in Bandung, Unggul-accredited, offering applied engineering, IT, commerce and tourism programs.
Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin (POLIBAN)
A public polytechnic in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan: applied engineering, IT and business serving the region.