Founded in 1998 under the name of the Technical High School, Institut Teknologi - PLN Jakarta has had many name changes over the years. It was only in 2020, that it was awarded its current name.
At IT-PLN, students can gain both undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees within a wide variety of faculties, including: electricity and renewable energy, technology and energy business infrastructure and regional technology energy telematics and electrical engineering.
Experts, particularly those in the energy sector, are hired by the university to teach and transfer their knowledge to students.
Throughout study, IT-PLN ensures students maintain strong relationships with companies from various industries. Companies with links to the university include: PT Indonesia Power, PT Pembangkit Jawa Bali (PJB), PT Kereta Api Indonesia and PT Haleyora Powerindo.
There¡¯s also a Career Development Centre on campus. IT-PLN provides career services for all students and alumni through broadcasting job vacancies, encouraging internships, sharing tips and career counseling, as well as organising integrated career days which are held twice every year.
Aiming to promote equal opportunities, there are a range of scholarships on offer providing low-income students the opportunity to have an education at IT-PLN.