al-Uqud : Journal of Islamic Economics
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): July

Islamic Values and Islamic Branding: A New Perspective on College Choice Decisions in Indonesia

Yayuk Sri Rahayu (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Fitriyah Fitriyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim)
Guntur Kusuma Wardana (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim)
Wan Nur Fazni Wan Mohamad Nazarie (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of Islamic values and Islamic branding on decisions and intention in choosing higher education institutions in Indonesia, examine the impact of intention, Islamic values, and Islamic branding on decisions to select higher education institutions in Indonesia, and identify the key determinants influencing these decisions. An explanatory mixed-method approach was employed, conducted in two stages: starting with quantitative research followed by qualitative research. The population comprised university students in Indonesia, with the sample consisting of students in at least their third semester. The study involved 207 respondents, with quantitative data analyzed using PLS and qualitative data collected through questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings reveal that Islamic values and Islamic branding significantly influence the decision to choose a higher education institution in Indonesia. While Islamic values impact intention, Islamic branding does not affect intention in higher education institutions in Indonesia. Moreover, intention does not influence decisions to select higher education institutions. Additionally, Islamic values and Islamic branding do not indirectly affect decisions through intention. Five main factors were identified as key determinants in selecting higher education institutions: accreditation and institutional reputation, availability of study programs and supporting facilities, Islamic culture and environment, affordability and cost, and location and accessibility

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jie

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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al-Uqûd : Journal of Islamic Economics published by the Islamic Economic Studies Department of Economics Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Surabaya in cooperation with the Forum of Economic and Business Lecturer Islam (FORDEBI). al-Uqûd published twice a year, in January and July. The ...