Universitas Internasional Batam (UIB) was established in 2000 based on the Decree of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia Number 160 / D / O / 2000. UIB is a private university managed by the Yayasan Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (YMTI) as a form of concern for education for the society in Batam and surrounding areas. Initially, Universitas Internasional Batam was located at Engku Putri area, Batam Center, as a place for activity of lectures. In 2003, Universitas Internasional Batam had its campus located on Gajah Mada Street, Baloi – Sei Ladi, Batam.