Neoliberalisme dan Komersialisasi Pendidikan Tinggi: Ancaman Mobilitas Sosial di Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.31958/istinarah.v7i2.15881Keywords:
UKT, PTNBH, Educational Neoliberalism, Access Inequality, Vertical Social Mobility, Indonesian Higher EducationAbstract
The commercialization of education in Indonesia reflects a shift toward neoliberal educational governance, where education is increasingly treated as a market commodity. This trend is evident in significant tuition increases—UKT rates in public universities have risen by 200–400% over the past five years—and the expanding adoption of PTNBH governance models that emphasize financial autonomy and market logic. Drawing on a qualitative literature review, this study examines how commercialization shapes inequality of access and vertical social mobility within Indonesian higher education. Findings indicate that commercialization exacerbates structural disparities, as reflected in the low representation of students from the lowest-income groups—approximately 12% in top-tier public universities (SUSENAS 2024). Such dynamics weaken education’s role as a vehicle for mobility. Policy reforms ensuring affordability and redistributive mechanisms are urgently required.
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