Inspired by the spirit of nationalism and guided by perennial values, UII was founded one month before the proclamation of Indonesian independence in 1945. Located in the northern outskirt of Yogyakarta, the heart of Javanese culture, the main campus overlooks the stunning beauty of Merapi volcano, which is a perfect place to study. As a pioneer of national higher education in the country, UII is
strongly rooted in the tradition of academic freedom, where the diversity of thoughts is highly respected. With a vibrant learning environment and a flair for innovation, we are committed to nurturing students to be innovative global leaders. The fruits of innovation are diverse. More than 81,000-plus UII alumni are serving Indonesia and the world at large in many fields and many ways while maintaining professionalism and ethical values, to which UII vision is anchored. Learning is discovering treasure within oneself. With 3 doctoral, 9 master’s, 4 professional, 25 undergraduate, and 4 vocational programs covering a wide spectrum of knowledge, UII enables its students to discover their own treasures and achieve their bright future. To ensure the highest standard of learning, UII puts quality firmly in place. As result, in 2009 the Government of Indonesia ranked UII first nationally in Quality Assurance. UII also earned the ISO 9001:2008 certificate as evidence of international recognition. In 2013, UII achieved A grade for its institutional accreditation by the Indonesian National Accreditation Board, which was the highest score among other private universities in Indonesia. Lastly, in 2015 the Government of Indonesia ranked UII in the top ten best universities in Indonesia for the fields of higher education management and organizational quality.
