The term "PDDikti" is a proper noun, functioning as an acronym for Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi. This Indonesian phrase translates to the Higher Education Database. It refers to the official, centralized data repository managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbudristek) that consolidates all academic information from Indonesian higher education institutions.
This database serves as the single source of truth for national higher education data, integrating information on institutions, study programs, lecturers, and students. Key data points include student enrollment status, academic history, graduation records, lecturer profiles, and institutional accreditation details. Each student is tracked via a National Student Identification Number (Nomor Induk Mahasiswa Nasional - NIMN), and each lecturer via a National Lecturer Identification Number (Nomor Induk Dosen Nasional - NIDN), ensuring data validity and preventing duplication across the system.
The practical application of this system is critical for multiple stakeholders. For students and alumni, it provides official verification of their academic records and diploma legality. For universities, it is essential for mandatory reporting, accreditation processes, and internal management. For the government and the public, it supports policy-making, quality assurance monitoring, and enhances transparency within the national higher education sector.
