President University () (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.
History 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.
International Ranking and Accreditation International Accreditation 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.
International Rankings 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.
In 2024, President University participated for the first time in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, a global ranking that measures universities’ contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. In this ranking, President University was placed in the 1501–2318 range worldwide and ranked 54th among 71 Indonesian universities, with notable performance in the SDGs Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Quality Education, and Partnerships for the Goals. The university also took part in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, a sustainability-focused ranking system developed by Universitas Indonesia, and in 2025 achieved a position of 736th out of 1,745 universities globally, improving from 836th in the previous year. In the 2026 edition, the university further advanced to 480th place out of 2,016 participating universities worldwide and 57th nationally among 217 Indonesian universities, reflecting continued progress in its sustainability performance. In the EduRank 2026 ranking, which is based on independent public data, President University ranks 3,308th in the world, 1,032nd in Asia, and 59th nationally in Indonesia. These rankings are supported by the university's research performance, encompassing 3,933 academic publications with a total of 17,359 citations across various disciplines. Furthermore, in the AppliedHE 2025 rankings, which focus on private universities and applied education in Asia, President University was ranked 153rd in Asia, 57th in Southeast Asia, and 14th nationally, with strong evaluations in teaching quality, graduate employability, and institutional reputation. According to the uniRank 2025 rankings, which assess universities based on their online presence and visibility rather than academic performance, President University was ranked 133rd nationally in Indonesia and 6,020th worldwide.
+ International Rankings of President University Ranking Year President University’s Achievement UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026 Ranked 480th out of 2,016 universities worldwide World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) 2026 Ranked 5th worldwide in the Culture/Values category and 5th in Infrastructure/Technology; for the first time entered two new categories: AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation at rank 3rd, and Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved at rank 5th; listed in the WURI 2026 Top 500 at rank 165EduRank2026Ranked 3,308th in the world, 1,032nd in Asia, and 59th nationally in IndonesiauniRank2026Ranked 133rd nationally in Indonesia, 2,486 in Asia and 6,020th in worldwide QS Stars 2025 Awarded QS 5 Stars rating, valid until 31 July 2028 QS Asian University Rankings 2025 Listed among universities ranked in the Asian region (1201–1300 band) Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 Placed in the 1501–2318 global band and ranked 54th out of 71 Indonesian universities AppliedHE Rankings 2025 Ranked 153rd in Asia, 57th in Southeast Asia, and 14th nationally in Indonesia
National Accreditation 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: +Akreditasi Program Studi Universitas PresidenNo.Study ProgramDegreeDecree NumberDecree YearGradeExpiration Date1.AgribusinessS1261/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/S/II/20262026Baik2031-02-242.ArchiitechtureS18726/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/S/XII/20252025Baik2030-12-163.Technology ManagementS2552/DE/A.5/AR.10/VII/20232023Unggul2028-07-254.ManagementS1723/DE/A.5/AR.10/IX/20232023Unggul2028-09-185.Interior DesignS16239/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/S/III/20262026Baik2031-03-316.Information SystemS1003/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak.Int/S/XII/20232023Unggul2028-03-317.Mechanical EngineeringS10364/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/XII/20232023Unggul2028-08-208.Business AdministrationS175/AK.03.05/20252025Unggul2029-10-289.LawS17802/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.Ppj/S/X/20252025A2030-09-3010.International RelationsS1094/AK.03.05/20262026Unggul2026-04-2711.InformaticsS1002/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak.Int/S/XII/20242024Unggul2029-03-3112.InformaticsS2098/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak/M/VIII/20252025Unggul2030-08-0813.Actuarial ScienceS1225/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/S/X/20252025Unggul2029-10-2014.Environmental EngineeringS10842/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/XII/20242024Unggul2029-12-2015.Industrial EngineeringS10582/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/VIII/20252025Unggul2030-08-2016.Communication ScienceS1138/AK.03.05/20252025Unggul2030-11-1817,.AccountingS1039/DE/A.5/LAMEMBA-U/IV/20262026Unggul2028-04-2718.Electrical EngineeringS10840/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/XII/20252025Unggul2030-12-2019.Visual Communication DesignS1644/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.Ppj/S/II/20242023B2029-02-2720.Elementary Teacher EducationS1524/SK/LAMDIK/Ak/S/V/20242024Unggul2029-03-2621.Magister of LawS24617/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.P/M/VI/20242024Terakreditasi Sementara2029-06-1122.Civil EngineeringS10738/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/XII/20242024Baik Sekali2029-12-2023.Medical ScienceS10691/LAM-PTKes/Akr/Sar/V/20252025Baik2030-05-2324.Medical ProfessionProfesi0692/LAM-PTKes/Akr/Pro/V/20252025Baik2030-05-2325InformaticsS1 (PSDKU)319/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak.S/S/VIII/20262026Baik2027-12-3126Information SystemS1 (PSDKU)318/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak.S/S/VIII/20262026Baik2027-12-3127ManagementS3788/DE/A.5/AR.11/IX/20252025Baik2030-09-2928Distance Learning Information Systems ProgramS1747/B/O/20262026Terakreditasi Sementara
Faculty and Study Program jmpl|Gedung A (Rektorat) Universitas Presiden
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\. FACULTYSTUDY PROGRAMFACULTYSTUDY PROGRAMFaculty of BusinessBusiness AdministrationFaculty of EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAgribusinessActuarial ScienceIndustrial EngineeringAccountingEnvironmental EngineeringManagementMechanical EngineeringMagister Management of TechnologyCivil EngineeringDoctor of ManagementFaculty of Artificial Intelligence and Smart ManufacturingInformaticsFaculty of Social Science and EducationCommunication ScienceInformation SystemElementary Teacher EducationMaster of InformaticsInternational RelationFaculty of MedicineMedical ScienceMedical ProfessionFaculty of Art, Design, and ArchitectureInterior DesignFaculty of LawLawVisual Communication DesignMaster of LawArchitecture
Off-campus Study Program