The IPI (Iuran Pengembangan Institusi), commonly called uang pangkal or university entry fee, is a one-time charge payable at the start of enrollment, applicable only to the independent admission track (jalur mandiri). Each public university sets its own amount for each study program, and the figures change every year. This guide covers the 2026 estimated ranges, who is exempt, and concrete steps to plan the funding.
- IPI applies only to jalur mandiri; SNBP and SNBT admissions are exempt
- Official amounts are set by each PTN and each study program annually
- Several universities and tracks are fully exempt from IPI
What You Need
- List of target PTN (public universities) and their official admission pages
- Estimated monthly living costs in the campus city