Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia

Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia (UPRI), known in English as the Indonesian Republic Struggle University, is a private higher-education institution based in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was originally established in 1959 as Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia (UVRI) by a group of Indonesian independence struggle figures. The institution is one of the older private universities in Makassar and operates under the Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Karya Dharma (YPTKD) Makassar foundation. In 2015, following a decree from the Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education (SK Menteri Ristek dan Dikti No. 03/M/kp/I/2015 dated 9 January 2015), the university changed its name from Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia (UVRI) to Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia (UPRI). The name change reflected a broader identity as a 'struggle' university rooted in the heritage of Indonesian independence. UPRI currently operates two campuses in Makassar: Campus I at Jl. G. Bawakaraeng No. 72 and Campus II at Jl. Nipa-Nipa Lama Antang No. 23. The university offers programs across five faculties and thirteen study programs, covering undergraduate (S1) and postgraduate (S2) levels. It also runs special lecture programs (Program Kuliah Khusus) aimed at working students and those with financial constraints, and it promotes social commitment by helping communities access higher education. Admissions are open throughout the year via WhatsApp, with registration fees of Rp 500,000 for both S1 and S2 applicants. The university highlights its long experience as one of Makassar's oldest private institutions and notes that its graduates have been accepted into various prestigious institutions. UPRI also engages in student orientation activities such as PKKMB and sports and arts events (Porseni).

Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia (UPRI) traces its origins to 1959, when it was founded as Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia (UVRI) by several Indonesian independence struggle figures. The institution was established as a private university in Makassar, South Sulawesi, and is counted among the older private higher-education institutions in the city. For decades the university operated under the name UVRI. On 9 January 2015, the Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education issued decree No. 03/M/kp/I/2015, granting permission for the establishment of UPRI under the Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Karya Dharma (YPTKD) Makassar foundation. Following this decree, Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia (UVRI) was renamed Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia (UPRI). The new name, which translates to 'Indonesian Republic Struggle University', reflects the institution's roots in the independence movement. Today UPRI operates two campuses in Makassar: Campus I at Jl. G. Bawakaraeng No. 72 and Campus II at Jl. Nipa-Nipa Lama Antang No. 23. The university offers five faculties and thirteen study programs, and it runs special lecture programs designed for working students and those with financial limitations. It also promotes social commitment by helping communities access higher education, and it highlights that its S1 graduates have been accepted into various prestigious institutions.

• 2015

  Renamed to Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia (UPRI) following Ministerial Decree No. 03/M/kp/I/2015 dated 9 January 2015.

• 1959

  Founded as Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia (UVRI) by Indonesian independence struggle figures in Makassar.

One of the oldest private universities in Makassar, emphasizing social commitment and accessibility for students facing financial constraints.

• Undergraduate (S1) programs

  Bachelor's degree programs across five faculties and thirteen study programs.

• Postgraduate (S2) programs

  Master's degree programs offered by the university.

• Special lecture programs (Program Kuliah Khusus)

  Flexible programs aimed at working students and those with financial constraints.

1. 1Halaman Depan | UNIVERSITAS PEJUANG REPUBLIK INDONESIAweb.upri.ac.id
2. 2Wikidata Q30294536wikidata.org
3. 3Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia - Wikipedia bahasa Indonesiaid.wikipedia.org