# List of research institutes in Indonesia

Tamtam tracks 48 research institutes headquartered in Indonesia. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Terbuka and Universitas Airlangga. Their median headcount is 1,028. Half of them were founded in 1963 or later. The most common headquarters are Jakarta (6), Bandung (3) and Surabaya (3).

The research institutes in Indonesia listed here are predominantly large higher education institutions, many of them public universities established mid-20th century. Notable among them are Institut Teknologi Bandung, a technical university focusing on skilled professionals, and Universitas Terbuka, which provides distance and open learning. Other prominent institutions include Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya and Universitas Padjadjaran, both offering world-class education.

Beyond universities, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional RI (BRIN RI) stands out as a non-ministerial government agency for research and technology. A clear pattern is the concentration of these large institutions in Java, with headquarters in cities like Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, and Sleman, indicating a central role for this island in Indonesian higher education and research.

🇮🇩 Indonesia · 48 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Institut Teknologi Bandung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-teknologi-bandung) (itb.ac.id)<br>A leading technical university in Indonesia offering various study programs, focusing on producing skilled professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs for societal welfare | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bandung | 6,833 | 1920 |
| 2 | [Universitas Terbuka](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-terbuka) (ut.ac.id)<br>Providing distance and open learning through a unique system, this Indonesian institution was established in 1984 as the 45th State University | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Tangerang Selatan | 6,753 | 1984 |
| 3 | [Universitas Airlangga](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-airlangga) (unair.ac.id)<br>A state university in Surabaya, East Java, aiming to be a leading institution in education, research, and community service with moral values | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | 6,062 | 1954 |
| 4 | [Universitas Padjadjaran](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-padjadjaran) (unpad.ac.id)<br>Providing world class higher education, research, and community service with a focus on academic excellence and global standards. | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Sumedang | 5,659 | 1957 |
| 5 | [Diponegoro University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diponegoro-university) (undip.ac.id)<br>A pioneering public university in Semarang, Indonesia, offering higher learning programs and a member of IDGHE Founded in 1957 | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Semarang | 5,552 | 1956 |
| 6 | [Universitas Sebelas Maret](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-sebelas-maret) (uns.ac.id)<br>An Indonesian university aims to enhance national intellectual life and become a leading institution globally through education, research, and community service | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Surakarta | 4,571 | 1976 |
| 7 | [Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional RI (BRIN RI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/badan-riset-dan-inovasi-nasional-ri-brin-ri) (brin.go.id)<br>BRIN is a non-ministerial government agency responsible for research and technology, previously under the Ministry of Research and Technology | Research Services | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 4,250 |  |
| 8 | [IPB University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ipb-university-bogor) (ipb.ac.id)<br>Seeking the best discoveries, providing the best service | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bogor | 3,788 | 1963 |
| 9 | [Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-teknologi-sepuluh-nopember-its) (its.ac.id)<br>A top-ranked university in Indonesia focusing on scientific, engineering, and vocational education to nurture innovator experts for the country | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | 3,783 | 1960 |
| 10 | [Universitas Sumatera Utara](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-sumatera-utara) (usu.ac.id)<br>A public university located in Medan, Indonesia, with a main campus in Padang Bulan and a new campus under construction in Kwala Bekala | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Medan | 2,578 | 1957 |
| 11 | [Universitas Mulawarman](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-mulawarman) (unmul.ac.id)<br>A public university in Samarinda, Indonesia offering a wide range of faculties, postgraduate programs, and facilities to over 35,000 students | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Samarinda | 2,393 | 1962 |
| 12 | [Yogyakarta State University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yogyakarta-state-university) (uny.ac.id)<br>An educational institution providing professional, academic, and vocational education with a focus on fostering piety, autonomy, intellectuality, and community service | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Catur Tunggal | 2,162 | 1964 |
| 13 | [Universitas Lampung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-lampung) (unila.ac.id)<br>A sustainable educational institution focused on environmental practices and research in a university setting | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bandar Lampung | 2,037 | 1965 |
| 14 | [Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-teknologi-sepuluh-nopember-surabaya) (ac.id)<br>A public university in Indonesia specializing in science, engineering, and technology education, named after a significant battle in the country's history | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | 2,034 | 1957 |
| 15 | [Universitas Gadjah Mada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-gadjah-mada) (ac.id)<br>Established in 1949 in Yogyakarta, it is the largest and top-ranked university in Indonesia, catering to diverse students from all regions | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Sleman | 1,769 |  |
| 16 | [German Jordanian University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/german-jordanian-university) (edu.jo)<br>Offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on applied sciences, with a strong emphasis on practical training and international experience. | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Amman | 1,554 | 2005 |
| 17 | [Universitas Hasanuddin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-hasanuddin) (unhas.ac.id)<br>Founded in 1956, the organization established a branch of the Faculty of Economics from the University of Indonesia in Makassar, leading to the establishment of a new university | Research Services | 🇮🇩 Makassar | 1,526 | 1956 |
| 18 | [Universitas Sam Ratulangi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-sam-ratulangi) (unsrat.ac.id)<br>State university in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, offering 12 faculties and postgraduate studies to students | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Manado | 1,334 | 1965 |
| 19 | [UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uin-sunan-gunung-djati-bandung) (uinsgd.ac.id)<br>A state Islamic college located in Cibiru, Bandung, West Java, with a focus on spreading Islam and named after a Walisongo figure | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇩 Bandung | 1,282 |  |
| 20 | [Universitas Udayana](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-udayana) (unud.ac.id)<br>The company is the oldest public university in Bali, established in 1962 as a branch of Universitas Airlangga Surabaya | Research Services | 🇮🇩 Badung | 1,246 |  |
| 21 | [IPB University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ipb-university) (ipb.ac.id)<br>Established in 1963 with a focus on agriculture, bioscience, and related fields to enhance food security, create jobs, alleviate poverty, and preserve the environment | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bogor | 1,214 | 1963 |
| 22 | [Bogor Agricultural University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bogor-agricultural-university) (ipb.ac.id)<br>The company aims to be a leading research-based university focusing on tropical agriculture and biosciences, while promoting entrepreneurship and societal development through education | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bogor | 1,203 | 1963 |
| 23 | [Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indonesian-institute-of-sciences-lipi) (lipi.go.id)<br>A leading research institute in Indonesia, established in 1967, focused on advancing society through science and technology | Research Services | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,087 | 1967 |
| 24 | [Universitas Negeri Medan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-negeri-medan) (unimed.ac.id)<br>A leading university in education, industrial engineering, and culture, with missions to provide quality education, enhance research, and foster innovative technology and entrepreneurship | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Medan | 1,028 | 1963 |
| 25 | [Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/muhammadiyah-university-of-surakarta) (ac.id)<br>An Islamic values-based institution excelling in science, technology, social relations, arts, and culture | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Surakarta | 815 | 1958 |
| 26 | [Institut Teknologi Kalimantan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-teknologi-kalimantan) (itk.ac.id)<br>ITK is a state university in Balikpapan, Indonesia, offering various engineering programs, established to meet the demand for technical expertise outside Java | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Balikpapan | 789 |  |
| 27 | [Universitas Udayana (UNUD)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-udayana-unud) (unud.ac.id)<br>An educational institution located in Bali, Indonesia, focusing on providing higher education and academic opportunities to students | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Badung | 691 | 1962 |
| 28 | [Universitas Bengkulu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-bengkulu) (unib.ac.id)<br>Aiming to become a world-class university by 2025 through education, research, IP production, community service, and strong governance | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Kandang Limun | 680 | 1982 |
| 29 | [Universitas Bangka Belitung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-bangka-belitung) (ubb.ac.id)<br>A higher education institution located in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, offering academic programs and services to students in the region | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bangka | 679 | 2010 |
| 30 | [Universitas Negeri Manado](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-negeri-manado) (unima.ac.id)<br>A public university in North Sulawesi, focused on producing experts in education and other fields, set in a conducive learning environment | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Tondano | 637 | 1955 |
| 31 | [Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-maritim-raja-ali-haji) (umrah.ac.id)<br>A state university in Indonesia located in Tanjungpinang, offering 5 faculties and 24 departments of study in Riau Islands Province | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Tanjungpinang | 630 | 2007 |
| 32 | [Parahyangan Catholic University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parahyangan-catholic-university) (unpar.ac.id)<br>Private university offering quality academic teaching and research, fostering international collaborations, personal development, and an open, supportive learning environment. | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 | 579 |  |
| 33 | [Sanata Dharma University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sanata-dharma-university) (usd.ac.id)<br>Striving for excellence and humanity in uncovering truth to uplift and dignify society | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Depok | 513 | 1955 |
| 34 | [University of Bengkulu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-bengkulu) (unib.ac.id)<br>Striving to become a world-class university by offering top-notch education, conducting innovative research, promoting intellectual property rights, providing community service, and ensuring clean governance | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Bengkulu | 512 | 1982 |
| 35 | [Universitas Jember Official](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-jember-official) (unej.ac.id)<br>The company is a university in Jember, Indonesia, founded in 1957, offering various faculties including law, agriculture, economics, and literature | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Jember | 485 | 1964 |
| 36 | [Institut Teknologi Del](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-teknologi-del) (del.ac.id)<br>The company focuses on providing quality education and social services, particularly in underprivileged areas, to promote development and support entrepreneurship in the technology sector | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇩 Laguboti | 440 | 2001 |
| 37 | [Halu Oleo University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/halu-oleo-university) (uho.ac.id)<br>A state university in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia established in 1981, offering higher education in various fields based on Presidential Decree | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Kambu | 427 | 1981 |
| 38 | [Udayana University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/udayana-university) (unud.ac.id)<br>A leading university in Bali, offering a wide range of courses and faculties since 1962, now with 13 faculties in total | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 417 | 1962 |
| 39 | [CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cifor-center-for-international-forestry-research) (cifor-icraf.org)<br>A nonprofit research institution focusing on global forest and landscape management challenges to enhance environment, well-being, and equity worldwide | Research Services | 🇮🇩 Bogor Barat | 406 | 1993 |
| 40 | [Universitas Palangka Raya (UPR)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-palangka-raya-upr) (upr.ac.id)<br>A leading university in Palangka Raya, strategically positioned to produce high-quality human resources for the development of Central Kalimantan and Indonesia | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇩 Jekan Raya | 401 |  |
| 41 | [Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-islam-negeri-sultan-syarif-kasim-riau) (uin-suska.ac.id)<br>A state Islamic university in Riau, Indonesia, elevated from an Islamic institute, offering higher education and research opportunities since 2005 | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Pekanbaru | 384 |  |
| 42 | [Universitas Negeri Padang](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-negeri-padang) (unp.ac.id)<br>A state university in Padang, Indonesia established in 1954, offering education and research opportunities in various fields | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Kecamatan Padang Utara | 357 | 1954 |
| 43 | [Tadulako University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tadulako-university) (ac.id)<br>A leading university in 2020 focusing on quality education, research, and community service for national development without political or religious affiliations | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Palu | 325 |  |
| 44 | [The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-agency-for-the-assessment-and-application-of-technology-bppt-indonesia) (bppt.go.id)<br>Indonesian government research institute focusing on technology assessment and application, emphasizing partnerships and maximizing technology and engineering outputs | Government Administration | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 307 |  |
| 45 | [Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bandung (PMS-ITB)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/politeknik-manufaktur-negeri-bandung-pms-itb) (polman-bandung.ac.id)<br>A pioneer in vocational education in Indonesia, it offers programs in precision tooling, machine maintenance, and design, with successful graduates widely accepted in the job market | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇮🇩 Bandung | 301 | 1973 |
| 46 | [Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/badan-pengkajian-dan-penerapan-teknologi) (bppt.go.id)<br>Indonesian government institute specializing in technology assessment and application, emphasizing partnerships and leveraging technology and engineering advancements | Government Relations Services | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 202 |  |
| 47 | [World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/world-resources-institute-wri-indonesia) (wri-indonesia.org)<br>An independent research organization in Indonesia focused on sustainable development through work in forests, climate, cities, transportation, and governance | Think Tanks | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 195 | 2014 |
| 48 | [Danone Institute Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danone-institute-indonesia) (danonenutrindo.org)<br>The foundation focuses on improving human resources quality in nutrition, supporting research and capacity building, and disseminating research findings for policy impact | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 19 | 2007 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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