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Ican Education Indonesia vs IDP Education Makassar

2026 comparison · Indonesia

★ Higher rated
Ican Education Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
4.7
/5
★★★★★
6 reviews
5 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Makassar
📍 Makassar, Indonesia
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Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Ican Education Indonesia scores higher

Ican Education Indonesia leads with a 4.7/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.7-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Makassar
6 study destinations vs 5
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Ican Education Indonesia
IDP Education Makassar
Overall Rating
4.7
Ican
Communication
4.5
Ican
Transparency
4.7
Ican
Speed
4.7
Ican
Professionalism
4.8
Ican
Visa Guidance
4.7
Ican
Value for Money
4.5
Ican

At a glance

Ican Education IndonesiaIDP Education Makassar
Overall rating4.7/5—
Reviews60
LocationJakarta, IndonesiaMakassar, Indonesia
Founded—1969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Ican Education Indonesia
✓ What students love
  • ✓Deep expertise in postgraduate and PhD applications — rare in Indonesian market
  • ✓Programme-level analysis: curricula, employment outcomes, faculty comparison
  • ✓Strong scholarship research including partial and full funding options
  • ✓Real knowledge of German and Dutch admissions — unusual among Jakarta agencies
  • ✓PhD supervisor identification and research proposal writing support
  • ✓Wide university network including high-ranking institutions across multiple countries
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Initial consultations can feel slightly rushed — push for more time on programme fit
  • ✗Document review turnaround can slow during peak periods
  • ✗Pricing is slightly above average for Jakarta — reflects specialist service level
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

★★★★★

“Ican Education is the most thorough consultancy I have worked with. I wanted to do a Masters in the UK and they did not just send me a university list — they sat with me and analys…”

— Verified student · Ican Education Indonesia

Study destinations

Ican Education Indonesia — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomUSACanadaGermany
IDP Education Makassar — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAIrelandNew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Ican Education Indonesia if…
Ican Education Indonesia

Indonesian students pursuing postgraduate study at competitive universities in the UK, Germany, or Canada

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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