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Jakarta
By Chloe Lane
Updated June 29, 2022 Updated June 29, 2022QS Best Student Cities ranking: 124th
Jakarta is a major metropolitan city, the capital of Indonesia, and the largest city in Southeast Asia. Having gone through quite a few name changes in the past, Jakarta is now nicknamed ‘The Big Durian’, after the city’s native fruit, and is seen as Indonesia’s equivalent to ‘The Big Apple’ in the US.
Jakarta earned its best score for the affordability indicator, ranking ninth globally. This is due to the relatively low tuition fees of US$3,100, and a cost of living which is low in comparison to other major cities, even though it’s relatively high compared to the rest of Indonesia.
Given its status as the economic, cultural and political center of Indonesia, it’s unsurprising Jakarta attracts masses of people, boasting a population of over 30 million, with many others commuting in during the day for work.
This bustling metropolis is perfect for students who want to experience a diverse culture, from food and languages to local traditions and customs. Those interested in learning more about the traditional culture should stop by Setu Babakan in South Jakarta and get to know the story of Betawi culture (the native ethnic group of Jakarta), drink the local beverage bir pletok, try the traditional dances of the area or have a bite of kerak telor (a spicy omelette dish).
Jakarta is also home to three world class universities that are ranked in the QS World University Rankings®. These are the Universitas Indonesia, Bogor Agricultural University and Bina Nusantara University (BINUS). As well as being the oldest state-run university in Indonesia, with more than 160 years of education under its belt, Universitas Indonesia is Jakarta’s top university, ranked in joint 248th place. The university’s mission is to become a world-class research university and to provide quality education that is easily accessible to all.
Have you studied in Jakarta? Let us know your thoughts.
Internationally ranked universities in Jakarta
Universitas Indonesia, Bogor Agricultural University, Bina Nusantara University (BINUS)
More about Jakarta
Number of universities ranked by QS
3
Highest-ranked institution
University of Indonesia (=248th)
Population
30,214,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$3,100
Desirability rank
128th
Employer Activity rank
130th
Affordability rank
9th
Student Voice rank
=119th
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
This article was originally published in July 2019 . It was last updated in June 2022
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As Content Editor for TopUniversities.com and TopMBA.com, Chloe creates and publishes a wide range of articles for universities and business schools across the world. Chloe has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Reading and grew up in Leicestershire, UK.
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