Indonesia
President University
President University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
President University (Indonesian: Universitas Presiden) (abbreviated as PresUniv) is a private university located in the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Cikarang. The university officially began its operations on April 16, 2004, through Ministerial Decree 54/D/0/2004.
President University was conceptualized by Dr. (HC) Setyono Djuandi Darmono during his tenure as president/director of PT Jababeka and Prof. Donald W. Watts, president of Bond University (Queensland) and deputy advisor of Curtin University in Western Australia. Several prominent figures in Indonesia were also involved in refining the concept of President University, such as Prof. Dr. Juwono Sudarsono (an academic who served as Minister of Environment, Minister of Education and Culture, and Minister of Defense), legal expert Prof. Dr. Charles Himawan, SH, LLM, Ir. Laksamana Sukardi (Minister of State for Investment and Empowerment of SOEs (1999-2001) and Minister of SOEs (2001-2004), Drs. Utomo Josodirjo (a figure in Indonesian Accounting), and national entrepreneur Surjanto Sosrodjojo.
President University has obtained international accreditation through its Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing. After undergoing several stages, President University obtained international accreditation from the Indonesian Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (IABEE) institution for the Information System program on February 22, 2023,
On September 30, 2021, the Faculty of Business at President University became a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). By 2023, the Faculty of Business at President University was accredited A1 by ACBSP.
President University has been listed in several international rankings that assess various aspects of higher education institutional performance. In the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings, the university was included in multiple categories in 2024 and 2025. On 7 June 2024, President University was ranked 9th worldwide in the Culture/Values category, which evaluates institutional initiatives in developing academic culture, organizational values, and internal community engagement.
In the WURI 2025 rankings announced on 10 July 2025, President University was listed in three categories: 1st place for Entrepreneurial Spirit, 2nd place for Crisis Management, and 2nd place for Infrastructure and Technologies. These categories respectively assess university activities in promoting entrepreneurship, managing crisis situations, and developing and utilizing infrastructure and technology. In the same year, President University was also included in the Global Top 400 Innovative Universities, ranking 220th out of 400 institutions evaluated.
In the WURI 2026 rankings, President University was listed in several assessment categories. The university placed 5th in the Culture/Values category and 5th in the Infrastructure/Technology category. That year, President University also appeared for the first time in 2 new categories, ranking 3rd in AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation and 5th in Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved. In addition, President University was included in the WURI 2026 Top 500, placing 165th overall.
In addition to the WURI rankings, President University has also been evaluated by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an internationally recognized higher education ranking organization. On 18 November 2025, President University received a QS 5 Stars rating, valid until 31 July 2028. The QS Stars assessment covers a range of indicators, including teaching quality, facilities, internationalization, and academic reputation. Furthermore, President University is listed in the QS Asian University Rankings 2025, which positions universities across Asia based on criteria such as research productivity, international visibility, and academic and employer reputation.
President University obtained an "Unggul" accreditation from BAN-PT on February 11, 2025, through Decree BAN-PT No. 76/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/PT/lI/2025.. The majority of study programs at President University are accredited.
The following is a list of study program accreditation at President University that has been published by BAN-PT:
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As of September 2026, President University comprises seven faculties and offers 27 study programs, consisting of 22 undergraduate (S1) programs, four master’s (S2) programs, and one doctoral (S3) program\. The university also operates one Off\-Campus Study Program (Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama, PSDKU) in Pekanbaru, which offers two undergraduate programs: Informatics and Information Systems\. In addition, President University provides distance education through its World Campus initiative, which offers online undergraduate education\. Thus, the university offers 27 study programs across three academic levels, in addition to its distance learning initiative and two PSDKU study program offerings in Pekanbaru\. The following is a list of faculties and study programs under the administration of President University\.
The Peputra Manggala Nusantara Foundation and the President University Education Foundation collaborated in establishing the Off-Campus Study Program (Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama, PSDKU) of President University in Pekanbaru. The inauguration of the prospective campus building took place at Plaza The Central Building, 2nd Floor, Jalan Ahmad Yani No. 42A, on Friday, 3 November 2023. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. (H.C.) Setyono Djuandi Darmono, Founder of President University; Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, DEA, Chairman of the President University Education Foundation; Sabrina Putri Salim, Chairperson of the Peputra Manggala Nusantara Foundation; Sarkawi Lim and Mariyana, members of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees; and Afdalisma, S.H., M.Pd., Head of LLDIKTI Region X. The PSDKU President University Pekanbaru is scheduled to offer two study programs, namely Information Technology and Information Systems, with student admissions commencing in the 2024/2025 academic year.
In 2026, President University expanded access to higher education through its World Campus initiative, offering undergraduate education through a flexible online learning and distance education system. Launched in August 2026, the initiative initially introduced the Management in Information System study program, with plans to expand its academic offerings in the future. The university’s distance learning initiative is designed to provide greater access to higher education for students who require flexibility in balancing their studies with professional and personal commitments, while supporting the development of industry-relevant competencies in the digital economy.
The International Conference on Family Business and Entrepreneurship (ICFBE) is an annual academic conference organized by the Faculty of Business at President University, focusing on research and practice in family business and entrepreneurship. The conference was first held in 2017 and has since served as a forum for scholars, business practitioners, and policymakers to share research findings and best practices. The 7th ICFBE was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, and included participants and speakers from countries such as the United States, Australia, Hungary, India, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Slovenia, and Taiwan. Distinguished attendees at the 2023 opening ceremony included Ayman El Tarabhishy, Deputy State Secretary of Sarawak for Economic Planning and Development; Prof. Ki-chan Kim, International Chancellor of President University; Prof. Dr. Chairy S.E., M.M., Rector of President University; Prof. Datuk Mohamad Kadim, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak; Datuk Muhammad Abdullah bin Haji Zaide, President and CEO of the International Council for Small Business; and Kyoo-il Jo, Mayor of Jinju, South Korea. In 2024, the 8th ICFBE was successfully held in Iloilo and Roxas City, Philippines, on 9–10 October 2024, with the theme Empowering Creativity and Innovation: Youth and Technopreneurship and featured speakers and participants from government, academia, and industry across multiple countries, further strengthening international collaboration on family business and entrepreneurial development.
The Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) 2022 program, organized by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, is designed to provide Indonesian students with opportunities to undertake academic studies abroad. Students from President University who participated in the IISMA program included Alexandra Evelyne, a Management student from the 2020 cohort, and Nadya, a Management student from the 2019 cohort. Alexandra Evelyne pursued her studies at University College London, United Kingdom, while Nadya was admitted to the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) in Taiwan.
In addition, several alumni of President University have continued their studies overseas. Among them are Muhamad Rizki Nugraha Darma Nagara (also known as Deris) and Denisa Amelia Kawuryan, both graduates of the International Relations program from the 2015 cohort. They received scholarships through the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan, LPDP) administered by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. Muhamad Rizki Nugraha Darma Nagara pursued a master’s degree in the Master of Public Administration program at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, United States, while Denisa Amelia Kawuryan undertook a master’s program in Master of Science in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. President University has continued to support students and alumni in pursuing international study opportunities through government-funded mobility programs and overseas scholarship schemes.
Student organizations at President University have their leadership structure, and constitution and can receive financial support from the institution, possibly through student activity fees. The Student Affairs Bureau of President University is responsible for fostering student organizations at President University. The student organizations consist of:
President University Major Association (PUMA).
The highest achievements attained by President University students at the international level were dominated by first-place awards and Gold Medals, reflecting the students’ global competitiveness. One of the most notable achievements was the Gold Medal at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2025 in Malaysia, achieved by a student team consisting of three students from the Informatics Study Program and one student from the International Relations Study Program. The competition was attended by 673 international participants and became one of the most prestigious technology innovation events during the reporting year.
Another leading international achievement was demonstrated through the Global Start-up Design Thinking Hackathon Day 2025 organized by Chung-Ang University, South Korea. In this event, a student from the Informatics Study Program won first place, while a student from the Management Study Program received an honorable mention, demonstrating the capacity of President University students in innovation, design thinking, and interdisciplinary global collaboration.
President University has students with achievements at both the national and international levels. The following is a list of these achievements:
Two President University students from Informatics and Industrial Engineering Study Program received individual awards at the international-level Global Mattel Internship Project Competition.
A student from President University's Informatics Study Program won the Gold Medal in Mathematics at the 2026 National Olympiad of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ONMIPA) at the national level, held at Universitas Airlangga.
A student team from President University's Environmental Engineering Study Program won second place in the International Business Plan Competition with an environmental theme. The competition was attended by 160 participants from various countries.
A student from the Law Study Program won second place at the 6th Asia Pacific Hayashi-ha Shitoryukai International Karate Championship at the international level.
President University organizes various events, including seminars, cultural festivals, and social activities. The following is a list of selected events held at President University.
The President University Ambassador Lecture Series is a series of international guest lectures organized by President University as part of its efforts to broaden students’ perspectives on international relations and diplomacy. One edition of the series was held on 25 April 2025, featuring H.E. Galma Mukhe Boru, Ambassador of Kenya to Indonesia, who delivered a public lecture on Indonesia–Kenya bilateral relations and global cooperation dynamics. The event included academic discussions and a question-and-answer session between students and diplomatic representatives, and forms part of the university’s internationalization strategy.
President University Lyrics Unplugged (PULU) is a music and arts event organized by President University as a platform for student creative expression. The event features acoustic music performances, solo vocals, and band collaborations by students and members of the academic community. One edition of PULU was held in 2025 and coordinated by the Faculty of Medicine of President University, adopting a relaxed performance concept that combines music, art, and campus community engagement. The event aims to promote artistic appreciation and creativity within the academic environment.
President University International Dinner is an annual event organized by President University to strengthen relationships between local and international students. The event includes a communal dinner, cultural performances from various countries, and intercultural interaction activities aimed at promoting diversity and tolerance on campus. The International Dinner serves as a celebration of multiculturalism at President University, which hosts a diverse international student community.
The Pre-University Program (Pre-Uni), also known as a matriculation program, is an academic orientation program organized by President University as part of its new student admission process. The Pre-Uni program is conducted over a period of two weeks.
The **Cultural Festival** is one of President University’s annual events aimed at introducing cultural diversity from various regions of Indonesia and strengthening relationships between local and international students. The event is held annually over two days and is attended by students from across the university.
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