BINUS University

BINUS University was officially founded in 1996 but its history dates back to 1974 when Modern Computer Course, a computer training institute, was established. The institute developed into the Computer Technical Academy in 1981. Five years later it became the Institute of Information Management and Computer Science Bina Nusantara. It was granted university status in 1996 and was renamed BINUS University.

The university operates across eight campuses within the Greater Jakarta Region and in Bandung and Malang also. These include Alam Sutera Campus, Anggrek Campus, Bandung Campus, Bekasi Campus, JWC Campus, Kijang Campus, Malang Campus, and Syahdan Campus.

The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. There are four faculties: Faculty of Business, Faculty of Economics and Communication, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Humanities. The university also boasts four schools including the Business School, School of Computer Science, School of Design, and School of Information Systems. Students also have the choice to take online courses so that they can study remotely.

Students have the opportunity to participate in the university’s academic exchange and study abroad programmes. There is the option for students to study at one of the university’s partner institutions for a semester or two, while international students can take their spot at BINUS.

The university is located mainly in Greater Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is a vibrant metropolis home to over 10 million people. It is also Indonesia’s political centre, housing the national government and the provincial government. There are a number of cultural landmarks scattered across the dynamic city including the Merdeka Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral.