As a relatively new and developing market, certificate verification can sometimes be an issue for UK institutions recruiting Indonesian students.
An issue that higher education in Indonesia faces is that of fake diplomas. Currently institutions only need to report students numerically or the total figure, without names and identities, to Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education (Kemenristek Dikti). This system is therefore open to abuse.
However, a new system is now being implemented, with the intention of reducing fraud. This will require the names of students to be reported, as well as students’ progress in terms of semester credits earned, hopefully eliminating the practice of students who are not genuine obtaining diplomas.

Source: print edition of Jawa Pos, page 1 (1 June 2015), published in Indonesian language.

British Council can advise UK institutions on the opportunities and challenges involved in recruiting students in Indonesia. For enquiries please contact Meinanda Chudahman (Meinanda.chudahman@britishcouncil.org).