“Study at Universitas Terbuka is truly beneficial, including its flexible learning methods and affordable tuition” is a commonly known statement in society. This is because Universitas Terbuka (UT) implements an independent learning system in which students can access its learning service at any time and anywhere using any devices, connected to the internet. This independent learning method proves its effectiveness since UT has generated a number of alumni who serve professionally both in government institutions and private companies or even public figures.
Flexibility, Online Learning, and Affordable Tuition are the keywords defining UT in general. Universitas Terbuka is the only PTN in Indonesia successfully applying Open and Distance Education Systems which is also internationally certified. A certification awarded by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) for the 5th time figures proof of its Distance Learning Education quality services.
Moreover, because of its flexibility, affordability, as well as variation and adaptive learning schemes for everyone, many of UT’s staff are also UT’s students simultaneously. Furthermore, UT’s overseas service also becomes a learning platform for Indonesian workers overseas. UT’s flexible learning method allowing to study online truly attracts Gen Z and Millennials urging an easy access and flexible learning method according to their digital behaviors through various types of devices while having social activities in their communities.
Regarding its flexibility, the tuition fees at UT are significantly more affordable than other State universities (PTN), attracting the attention of the candidate. The range of tuition fees for Diploma and Bachelor degrees at UT are around Rp.1,300,000 – 1,900,000 per semester which obviously are affordable for high school graduates pursuing the only borderless state university in Indonesia adopting PTTJJ systems. UT also facilitates those pursuing a Master’s program, in a fixed rate scheme Rp. 8,500,000 per semester and Rp. 12,500,000 per semester for the Doctoral program. With its affordable fees, there are many UT students pursuing their education while having other social activities. Everyone can study at a State University through UT.
