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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 610 Universities in Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is divided into 34 provinces (Indonesian: provinsi), which are further subdivided into regencies and cities (Indonesian: kabupaten and kota). A significant number of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are concentrated in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, along with the most populous provinces of East Java, West Java, and Central Java. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all provinces that include at least one Indonesian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Aceh (16)  
Bali (15)  
Bangka Belitung Islands (1)  
Banten (20)  
Bengkulu (5)  
Central Java (54)  
Central Kalimantan (6)  
Central Sulawesi (9)  
DKI Jakarta (2)  
East Java (98)  
East Java Province (1)  
East Jawa (1)  
East Kalimantan (12)  
East Nusa Tenggara (14)  
Gorontalo (4)  
Jakarta SCR (57)  
Jambi (6)  
Jawa Barat (2)  
Jawa Tengah (1)  
Lampung (12)  
Maluku (4)  
North Kalimantan (1)  
North Maluku (7)  
North Sulawesi (11)  
North Sumatra (32)  
Papua (7)  
Riau (11)  
Riau Islands (7)  
South Kalimantan (6)  
South Sulawesi (24)  
South Sumatra (20)  
Southeast Sulawesi (8)  
Sulawesi Utara (1)  
Sumatera Utara (2)  
West Java (60)  
West Kalimantan (5)  
West Nusa Tenggara (14)  
West Papua (6)  
West Sulawesi (3)  
West Sumatera (2)  
West Sumatra (16)  
Yogyakarta SR (27)  

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Overview of Indonesia Universities

Indonesia's higher education system comprises 610 institutions nationwide, categorized as public or private universities. Public universities are government-funded and typically research-intensive, while private institutions range from non-profit religious foundations to specialized for-profit colleges. The system offers comprehensive universities covering diverse academic disciplines alongside specialized institutes focusing on technology, education or Islamic studies. Higher education in Indonesia includes diploma, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology.

Top 10 Indonesia Universities

1. University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia) (UI) is Indonesia's top-ranked institution (CountryRank #1, WorldRank #449). Established in 1950 in Depok, West Java, this public comprehensive university offers undergraduate to doctoral programs.
2. Gadjah Mada University (Universitas Gadjah Mada) (UGM) holds CountryRank #2 (WorldRank #500). Founded in 1949 in Sleman, Yogyakarta, this public comprehensive university is one of Indonesia's oldest higher education institutions.
3. Telkom University (Universitas Telkom) (Tel-U) ranks #3 nationally (WorldRank #736). Established in 2013 in Bandung, West Java, this private specialized university focuses on information technology and telecommunications.
4. Bandung Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Bandung) (ITB) is Indonesia's #4 university (WorldRank #764). Founded in 1959 in Bandung, West Java, this public specialized institution excels in engineering and applied sciences.
5. Airlangga University (Universitas Airlangga) (UNAIR) ranks #5 nationally (WorldRank #949). Established in 1954 in Surabaya, East Java, this public comprehensive university offers extensive health science programs.
6. Bina Nusantara University (Universitas Bina Nusantara) (BINUS) holds CountryRank #6 (WorldRank #983). Founded in 1996 in Jakarta, this private comprehensive university is renowned for computer science and business programs.
7. Brawijaya University (Universitas Brawijaya) (UB) ranks #7 nationally (WorldRank #986). Established in 1963 in Malang, East Java, this public comprehensive university offers diverse agricultural and engineering programs.
8. Diponegoro University (Universitas Diponegoro) (Undip) is Indonesia's #8 university (WorldRank #1058). Founded in 1957 in Semarang, Central Java, this public comprehensive institution specializes in marine sciences and urban planning.
9. Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Utara (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara) (UMSU) ranks #9 nationally (WorldRank #1092). Established in 1974 in Medan, North Sumatra, this private comprehensive university integrates Islamic values in its curriculum.
10. Sebelas Maret University (Universitas Sebelas Maret) (UNS) holds CountryRank #10 (WorldRank #1096). Founded in 1976 in Surakarta, Central Java, this public comprehensive university excels in teacher education and cultural studies.

Analysis of University Types

Indonesia's 610 higher education institutions show a significant predominance of private universities. Only 95 institutions (15.6%) are public universities, while 507 (83.1%) operate under private management. This distribution reflects private sector expansion to meet growing demand for tertiary education. Public universities generally receive higher government funding and dominate research output, while private institutions often specialize in vocational fields like business, technology and religious studies.

Global Ranking and Standing

While no Indonesian universities currently rank in the global top 200, seven institutions (1.1% of all universities) feature in the world's top 1000. This includes all top 7 universities from the national ranking. These top-ranked Indonesia universities demonstrate competitive strengths regionally, particularly in engineering, environmental sciences and social policy. Their growing international collaborations contribute to gradual global recognition improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Indonesia's #1 university?
The University of Indonesia consistently ranks as Indonesia's top university based on global rankings and national accreditation.

Are public or private universities better in Indonesia?
Public universities generally lead in research and comprehensive programs, while private universities offer specialized vocational training and flexible scheduling.

How many Indonesian universities rank globally?
Seven Indonesian universities currently rank within the world's top 1,000 institutions, representing the top tier of the country's higher education system.

What are Indonesia's oldest universities?
Gadjah Mada University (1949) and University of Indonesia (1950) are among Indonesia's oldest and most prestigious institutions.

Do Indonesian universities teach in English?
Many top universities offer English-taught programs, particularly at graduate level and in international departments, though Bahasa Indonesia remains the primary instruction language.

Since 2005, UniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Indonesian universities and their online presence.

• Oldest Universities in Indonesia
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• A-Z Universities in Indonesia
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• Top Public Universities in Indonesia
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• Top Private Universities in Indonesia
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