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Hotcourses Indonesia vs IDP Education Makassar

2026 comparison · Indonesia

★ Higher rated
Hotcourses Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
4 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Makassar
📍 Makassar, Indonesia
No reviews yet
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Hotcourses Indonesia scores higher

Hotcourses Indonesia leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Makassar
6 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Hotcourses Indonesia
IDP Education Makassar
Overall Rating
5.0
Hotcourses
Communication
5.0
Hotcourses
Transparency
5.0
Hotcourses
Speed
5.0
Hotcourses
Professionalism
5.0
Hotcourses
Visa Guidance
5.0
Hotcourses
Value for Money
5.0
Hotcourses

At a glance

Hotcourses IndonesiaIDP Education Makassar
Overall rating5.0/5—
Reviews10
LocationJakarta, IndonesiaMakassar, Indonesia
Founded—1969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Hotcourses Indonesia
✓ What students love
  • ✓Part of the IDP Education group, providing access to a globally extensive institutional database
  • ✓Platform-backed model lets students independently research and shortlist courses before consulting
  • ✓Covers multiple Anglophone study destinations through a single Jakarta office
  • ✓Combines digital course search with in-person counselling — suits independent-minded students
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Platform-driven model may feel less personalised than boutique consultancies for students who prefer a guided-first approach
IDP Education Makassar
✓ What students love
  • ✓Only major international study abroad consultancy serving Eastern Indonesia's large student population
  • ✓Co-owned by 38 Australian universities — highest credibility for Australian placements
  • ✓Official IELTS test centre serving Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua
  • ✓Free consultation with access to global IDP partner university network
  • ✓Experienced with Eastern Indonesia student profiles, language needs, and funding challenges
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller team than Jakarta or Surabaya offices
  • ✗High demand relative to limited regional supply — appointment lead times can be long
  • ✗Limited options for non-IDP partner institutions
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“Hotcourses Indonesia helped me transition from a confusing process to a manageable one. The initial paperwork felt overwhelming but they broke it down into clear steps. The visa gu…”

— Verified student · Hotcourses Indonesia

Study destinations

Hotcourses Indonesia — 4 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaUSACanada
IDP Education Makassar — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAIrelandNew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Hotcourses Indonesia if…
Hotcourses Indonesia
  • ✓Part of the IDP Education group, providing access to a globally extensive institutional database
  • ✓Platform-backed model lets students independently research and shortlist courses before consulting
  • ✓Covers multiple Anglophone study destinations through a single Jakarta office
Choose IDP Education Makassar if…
IDP Education Makassar

Eastern Indonesian students from Makassar, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua who want globally-trusted study abroad guidance and IELTS testing without having to travel to Java.

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