Look beyond the university name
IPB University is a state-run agricultural university based in the regency of Bogor, Indonesia. IPB has long been considered one of the "Big 5" universities in Indonesia, along with University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology, Gadjah Mada University and Airlangga University.
| Location | Bogor, Indonesia |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 59,326 |
| Total citations | 781,440 |
| Rector | Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at IPB University?
IPB University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Agriculture and Agroindustry Studies, Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Food and Agricultural Sciences, Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Official source: Official website ↗
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at IPB University
According to OpenAlex, IPB University has 59,326 indexed research works with 781,440 total citations.
Rankings University rankings Global – Overall QS World 399 (2026) THE World 1201-1500 (2024) UIGreenMetric Global 34 (2023) Global – Life sciences and medicine ARWU Life sciences 401-500 (2023) QS Agriculture and Forestry 51 (2023) THE Life Sciences 801-1000 (2024) Regional – Overall QS Asia 112 (2022) THE Asia 401-500 (2023) The QS Asia University Rankings 2022 has ranked Bogor Agricultural University as number 112. In 2023, Bogor Agricultural University was ranked 449th worldwide according to the Top QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as ranked 112th in the Top QS Asian University Rankings 2022 (fifth in Indonesia after Gadjah Mada University, Bandung Institute of Technology, University of Indonesia and Airlangga University). Subject QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 World rank Subject 48 Agriculture & Forestry 51 – 100 Veterinary Science 101 – 150 151 – 200 201 – 250 251 – 300 301 – 350 351 – 400 Economics & Econometrics 401 – 450 451 – 500 501 – 550 Environmental Sciences 551 – 600 601 – 650 Biological Sciences Business & Management Studies 651 – 700 ^ "QS World University Rankings" . ^ "UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023" .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Daniel Murdiyarso — 5,479 citations
- Damayanti Buchori — 4,155 citations
- Yulia Sugandi — 1,224 citations
- Yakub Ambagau’ — 1,011 citations
- D. Hermawan — 834 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads IPB University?
The current Rector is Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
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IPB University is located in Bogor, Indonesia.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact IPB University
Official website: https://www.ipb.ac.id ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was IPB University founded?
IPB University was founded in 1963.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet.