BINUS University upholds academic freedom as a core institutional value, ensuring that all members of its academic community can pursue teaching and research independently and responsibly.
This commitment is formally stated in Rector’s Decree No. 0136A (Point B and C) and Rector’s Decree No. 1426 (Chapter 4, Verse 6, Point 2A), both of which serve as the foundation for the university’s policy on academic autonomy and ethical scholarship.

Under Rector’s Decree No. 0136A, BINUS guarantees responsible academic freedom for all civitas academica in teaching, research, community service, and self-development activities. This includes the freedom to determine research topics, methods, and dissemination of results without undue interference, as long as ethical and institutional standards are upheld.

Rector’s Decree No. 1426 further reinforces this by emphasizing autonomy in curriculum development, instructional delivery, and the right to express academic opinions grounded in scholarly evidence. It establishes a framework that empowers academics to teach, publish, and engage in intellectual discourse freely and responsibly.

This academic freedom is equally guaranteed for both senior and junior academics in teaching and research activities, ensuring equal opportunity to explore innovative ideas, challenge established knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to scientific, social, and educational advancement.

In practice, BINUS University supports academic freedom through various enabling structures and initiatives. For lecturers, Research Centers and Research Interest Groups (RIGs) provide platforms where they are free to choose and develop research topics aligned with their expertise. The university also runs a research mentorship scheme, where senior academics guide junior lecturers and students in developing research capacity—supported by scientific writing workshops and lecturer-student matching programs across disciplines.

For students, BINUS implements the Independent Learning – Merdeka Belajar (MBKM) policy, which allows them to freely choose learning experiences beyond their study program, such as internships, research, humanitarian projects, or student exchanges. Through forums like student associations, innovation camps, and conferences, students are also encouraged to voice their ideas and present research outcomes openly—reflecting the university’s commitment to nurturing independent, responsible thinkers.

These policies and initiatives are publicly available through the BINUS University website and official portals, reflecting the institution’s transparency and commitment to protecting academic independence as part of its broader Good University Governance principles.