Universitas Pelita Harapan

Universitas Pelita Harapan is a private evangelical Christian higher education institution located in Lippo Village, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. Established in 1993, it operates under the Pelita Harapan Education Foundation and is recognised for being among the first universities in Indonesia to introduce English medium instruction, a liberal arts curriculum and a multidisciplinary approach to higher education.

Located in Lippo Village, with additional campuses in Surabaya and Medan, the university operates across a multi-campus system. Its main campus in Tangerang functions as the central hub for academic, administrative and student life activities.

Universitas Pelita Harapan offers a wide range of academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. 

At undergraduate level, the university is organised into faculties including economics, computer science, design, education, science and technology, law, liberal arts, medicine, nursing and health sciences, psychology, social and political sciences, tourism and arts. 

Postgraduate provision includes master’s programmes in management, communication, education, law, engineering and international relations, alongside specialised executive and professional studies. Doctoral programmes are offered in areas such as law and management, supporting advanced academic and research development.

The university also operates UPH College, an affiliated secondary institution that delivers a semi international curriculum with English based instruction and a nationally aligned plus programme. The wider education system includes preparatory and flexible learning pathways designed to broaden access to higher education.

Student life at UPH includes residential facilities, student organisations, sports programmes and cultural activities. The university is also known for its UPH Eagles sports teams and participation in collegiate competitions across Indonesia.