ukt
Also called: uang kuliah tunggal
Tuition fee per semester at public universities, differentiated by students' economic ability group.
What it means
UKT stands for single tuition fee, which is the per-semester tuition paid by students at public universities. The amount is set based on the student's economic ability group and study program. UKT is different from upfront fees or other possible costs.
Why it matters for families
UKT determines the family's routine expenses each semester, so it must be included in the education budget. If the family does not apply for a reduction when economic conditions change, the bill can feel heavy. Understand the adjustment application procedure on campus from the start.
Example
For example, a family earns Rp8 million per month with two children. The family calculates UKT per semester plus living costs for the child studying out of town. That figure becomes the benchmark for monthly saving.
Common misunderstanding
Many think UKT is the same for all students at one campus. In reality, the UKT amount is set per group and per study program.