Pelita Harapan University

Pelita Harapan University (Universitas Pelita Harapan, UPH) is a private Reformed Evangelical coeducational higher education institution run by the Pelita Harapan Education Foundation (Yayasan Pendidikan Pelita Harapan) in Lippo Village, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. It was founded in 1993 and is part of the Lippo Group.

UPH was the first university in Indonesia to introduce programs entirely taught in English, the first to offer a liberal arts curriculum, and the first to introduce a multi-disciplinary approach to its programs.

History
UPH was founded in 1993.

On September 27, 1994, lecture activities began at the Asia Tower with approximately 250 students in 3 faculties and 8 departments, while construction of the UPH Tower building was underway.

In 1995, all lecture activities were moved to UPH Tower. In the same year, the Pelita Harapan Education Foundation opened the Pelita Harapan Tourism Academy with majors in Hotel Management and Tourism Business Management as well as the Faculty of Communication Sciences. In line with the growth in the number of students and the increase in departments, the construction of campus buildings also increased, starting with Building B (2000, originally a parking building), Building C (2004), Building E (2005), Building D (2006), and Building F or ' 'UPH Business School'' (2008)

In 2006, UPH also opened international classes for those who wish to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Indonesia. Meanwhile, for the Master's program, UPH opens classes in the Semanggi, Jakarta area. In 2007, UPH opened branches outside Jabodetabek, one of which is in Surabaya, East Java, with its 6 bachelor's degree programs and 2 master's degree programs. As part of the university's attempt to directly implement technology into the teaching and learning system, various high-tech facilities are provided for students, including Smart Cards (UPH Student Cards), among other things.

In 2006, UPH opened two residence halls, one of which was the MYC Dormitory. Students at the university's teacher's college are assigned to the Teacher College Dormitory, which opened in July.

In 2007, the university opened UPH Surabaya.

In 2014, UPH Medan opened.

Secondary school
UPH has an affiliated secondary school, called UPH College which also has a student dormitory. Its program provides a national plus curriculum, making it semi-international.

Sports
UPH has a collegiate varsity basketball team called UPH Eagles. It has a winning basketball program. The Eagles were a four-peat champion in Liga Mahasiswa (LIMA). They won the championship for four consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017). In 2022, UPH was invited to the inaugural edition of the World University Basketball Series held August 9–11, 2022, at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Only four universities from four different countries were invited to this pocket tournament.

Notable alumni

 * Vidi Aldiano, actor and singer
 * Marcel Chandrawinata, Indonesian actor
 * Athari Gauthi Ardi, businessperson and politician
 * Veronica Koman, human rights activist
 * Agnez Mo, actress, singer and songwriter
 * Lestari Moerdijat, politician
 * Mikha Tambayong, actress and singer
 * Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, former Vice Governor of Jakarta, businessman
 * Astrid Yunadi, Indonesian Model and Miss Indonesia 2011
 * Yesaya Saudale, professional basketball player for Pelita Jaya Bakrie Jakarta
 * Muhamad Arighi, professional basketball player, and Indonesia national team
 * Juan Laurent Kokodiputra, professional basketball player for Satria Muda Pertamina and the Indonesia national team
 * Hans Abraham, professional basketball player for Prawira Bandung
 * Cassiopeia Manuputty, professional basketball player for Rajawali Medan