194 Best Public Universities in Indonesia

Universitas Indonesia leads the 194 Public universities in Indonesia at #206 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Universitas Gadjah Mada (QS World #224) and Institut Teknologi Bandung (QS World #255) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 730 matching courses between them.

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49Ranked

#49 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Public University · 0 courses

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#49 in Indonesia · by research impact

102,040 citations · h-index 75

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50Ranked

#50 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Islam Jakarta

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#50 in Indonesia · by research impact

101,901 citations · h-index 75

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51Ranked

#51 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

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#51 in Indonesia · by research impact

98,303 citations · h-index 79

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52Ranked

#52 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Trisakti

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#52 in Indonesia · by research impact

88,697 citations · h-index 75

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53Ranked

#53 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Surabaya

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#53 in Indonesia · by research impact

83,410 citations · h-index 88

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54Ranked

#54 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Tadulako

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#54 in Indonesia · by research impact

83,206 citations · h-index 74

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55Ranked

#55 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Tarumanagara

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#55 in Indonesia · by research impact

71,685 citations · h-index 64

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56Ranked

#56 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Siliwangi

Public University · 36 courses

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#56 in Indonesia · by research impact

70,911 citations · h-index 73

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57Ranked

#57 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara

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#57 in Indonesia · by research impact

70,153 citations · h-index 84

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58Ranked

#58 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur

Public University · 30 courses

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#58 in Indonesia · by research impact

69,774 citations · h-index 53

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59Ranked

#59 in Indonesia Indonesia

Politeknik Negeri Jakarta

Public University · 41 courses

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#59 in Indonesia · by research impact

66,124 citations · h-index 60

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60Ranked

#60 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Islam Bandung

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#60 in Indonesia · by research impact

65,213 citations · h-index 59

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61Ranked

#61 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Pattimura

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#61 in Indonesia · by research impact

63,500 citations · h-index 62

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62Ranked

#62 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Muslim Indonesia

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#62 in Indonesia · by research impact

62,543 citations · h-index 64

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63Ranked

#63 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Dian Nuswantoro

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#63 in Indonesia · by research impact

60,823 citations · h-index 73

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64Ranked

#64 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

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#64 in Indonesia · by research impact

60,338 citations · h-index 77

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65Ranked

#65 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

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#65 in Indonesia · by research impact

59,402 citations · h-index 57

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66Ranked

#66 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Trunojoyo Madura

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#66 in Indonesia · by research impact

59,286 citations · h-index 57

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67Ranked

#67 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Kristen Petra

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#67 in Indonesia · by research impact

57,113 citations · h-index 81

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68Ranked

#68 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

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#68 in Indonesia · by research impact

56,298 citations · h-index 52

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69Ranked

#69 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Nusa Cendana

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#69 in Indonesia · by research impact

54,561 citations · h-index 85

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70Ranked

#70 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Palangka Raya

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#70 in Indonesia · by research impact

53,993 citations · h-index 76

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71Ranked

#71 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta

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#71 in Indonesia · by research impact

51,343 citations · h-index 51

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72Ranked

#72 in Indonesia Indonesia

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

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#72 in Indonesia · by research impact

47,831 citations · h-index 64

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How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #206 (Universitas Indonesia) to #596 (Universitas Padjadjaran); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universitas Indonesia is cited most (1,455,651 citations). 25 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

194 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Universitas Indonesia, founded in 1849. Universitas Telkom is the largest, with 41,687 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 386 bachelor's, 141 master's, 76 diploma and 46 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Education (91), Engineering (91), Business & Management (89) and Computer Science & IT (66). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Universitas Sam Ratulangi offers the widest choice, with 65 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Indonesia for Public?

Universitas Indonesia (QS World #206), Universitas Gadjah Mada (QS World #224) and Institut Teknologi Bandung (QS World #255) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Indonesia?

194 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Indonesia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public courses start in Indonesia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public online with a university in Indonesia?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public courses in Indonesia?

Universitas Sam Ratulangi, with 65, ahead of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (65).

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