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10 Best Private Universities in Indonesia for 2025 According to EduRank
Telkom University. (telkomuniversity.ac.id)
SEAToday.com, Jakarta — EduRank, an independent global ranking institution, has released its latest ranking of Indonesian higher education institutions, spotlighting the 10 best private universities (PTS) in Indonesia for 2025. The assessment considers critical criteria such as academic research output, citation impact, and alumni influence. Data comes from over 5.2 million citations across 1.31 million scholarly publications from 562 Indonesian universities
The top 10 PTS according to EduRank 2025 are:
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Binus University (Universitas Bina Nusantara), Jakarta – Ranked 18th nationally
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Telkom University, Bandung – Ranked 23rd nationally
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Swiss German University (SGU), Tangerang – 26th nationally
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Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta – 32nd nationally
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Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) – 35th nationally
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Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) – 38th nationally
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Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) – 43rd nationally
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Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Tangerang – 46th nationally
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Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta – 47th nationally
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Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta – 49th nationally
Why It Matters for Prospective Students
Selecting a university goes beyond prestige—it’s about the right academic environment, research opportunities, and career pathways:
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Academic Performance & Research: Top-ranked universities demonstrate robust research outputs and respected academic reputations.
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Alumni Success: Graduates from these institutions are making their mark nationally and internationally, enhancing the schools’ profiles.
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Career Readiness: Institutions such as Binus, Telkom, and UPI offer modern facilities, industry connections, job fairs, and incubation resources .
Table: Top 10 Private Universities (EduRank 2025)
| # | University | City | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binus University | Jakarta | 18 |
| 2 | Telkom University | Bandung | 23 |
| 3 | Swiss German University (SGU) | Tangerang | 26 |
| 4 | Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) | Yogyakarta | 32 |
| 5 | Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) | Malang | 35 |
| 6 | Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) | Yogyakarta | 38 |
| 7 | Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) | Yogyakarta | 43 |
| 8 | Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) | Tangerang | 46 |
| 9 | Universitas Trisakti | Jakarta | 47 |
| 10 | Universitas Mercu Buana | Jakarta | 49 |
EduRank’s 2025 ranking offers a valuable lens for future students and families weighing private university options. The top ten PTS institutions not only excel academically but also prepare graduates for a competitive global workforce. Whether your interest lies in technology, business, Islamic studies, or liberal arts, these universities present excellent educational pathways aligned with career aspirations.
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