About President University
The conceptual plan of President University was first in September 1997 by Mr. S. D. Darmono, the President Director of PT Jababeka Tbk. and Prof. Donald W. Watts, who was the President of Bond University, Queensland and Vice Chancellor of Curtin University, Western Australia. The goal of their proposed University was to create an institution of learning which would prepare future leaders of industry and society by giving them the skills and experience necessary to excel upon graduation.
The university officially began in 2001, offering a Bachelor of Engineering degree. At that time, the institution was called the School of Engineering based in Cikarang, Bekasi. On 16 April 2004, the Ministry of Education granted President University official status as a full fledged university.
Although still a young University, President University is growing at a tremendous rate every year. There are now around a thousand students attending President University from Indonesia as well as many other countries. PU has expanded its course offerings and now offers 12 different majors in subjects ranging from Industrial Engineering to Public Relations.
President University is located in Jababeka Education Park in Kota Jababeka, surrounded by Jababeka Industrial Estate with more than 1,350 national as well as multinational companies such as Unilever, Mattel, Samsung, Mulia, ICI Paints, and others. It’s location also allows students to make use of world-class facilities such as the Jababeka Golf & Country Club and the President Executive Club.
About the Founders
S.D. Darmono is one of the most successful businessmen in Indonesia. He is the President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka, the first real estate company to be publicly listed in Indonesia. Finding great personal success in real estate and business, he helped to create President University as a model for successful international education in Indonesia.
Donald Watts was the first rector of Curtin University and one of the founders of Bond University, the first private university in Australia. He is a widely respected educator in both Australia and Indonesia.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, sixth President of the Republic of Indonesia, serves as an advisor in the development of President University. He is dedicated to improving the education system in Indonesia by implementing numerous reforms and encouraging innovation.
Why Should You Choose President University ?
Choosing a university is not easy. You have to think carefully about the costs and benefits of where you go, and even more importantly, where you want to go in the future.
What is your goal? How will your school help you to reach your goal?
If your goal is to have an excellent job and career waiting for you after you graduate, then President University might be the right choice for you. Why?
There are 3 key differences between President University and other schools:
- The President Internship Program: PU’s internship program is an important and essential part of the curriculum at PU. Students are required to do 2 semester long internships at corporations and industries, working alongside experienced professionals and using what they’ve learned in the classroom in the real world. With close relationships to the 1,350 multinational companies in Jababeka, PU can ensure all of its students an internship that matches their needs and interests. The President Internship Program will give you the experience and connections you need to start your career on the right path. Read more about the President Internship Program…
- An International Environment: To be able to compete in today’s global job market, you need to be able to work with people from all over the world. In PU, all classes are conducted entirely in English, the global language of business and academics. In addition, PU has a large number of foreign students (about 30% of the student body) and foreign teachers- this creates a global environment where students are forced to speak English and learn about other cultures in and out of the classroom. Read more about PU’s international environment…
- A World-Class Education at a Reasonable Price- President University offers extensive scholarship programs for talented and motivated students. Read more about scholarships at PU…
In short, choosing President University is the right choice for students seeking an international education at an affordable price that is guaranteed to help you get an excellent job.
But don’t just take our word for it. Read the success stories of former PU alumni and the testimonials of current students.