Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) “Veteran” Yogyakarta, commonly abbreviated as UPNVY, is one of the state universities (PTN) in Indonesia, located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. At the time of its establishment, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta only had three departments. Today, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta has five faculties comprising one associate degree program, 21 bachelor's degree programs, 11 master's degree programs, and one doctoral degree program. Through these programs, UPNVY is committed to delivering quality education in science, technology, and business. With a focus on innovation, research, and community service, UPNVY promotes the development of individual potential and contributes positively to Indonesia's progress through a spirit of national service.

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) "Veteran" Yogyakarta has a rich history that traces back to the visionary efforts of Indonesia's independence fighters who established the Akademi Pembangunan Nasional (APN) "Veteran," in Yogyakarta in 1958. What began as a single institution gradually transformed into the Perguruan Tinggi Pembangunan Nasional (PTPN) "Veteran" in 1965, marking the beginning of an ambitious expansion that would see the university establish branches across major Indonesian cities including Surakarta, Surabaya, and Jakarta through strategic mergers with existing educational institutions. Throughout its journey, the university navigated numerous organizational transformations, evolving from its original placement under the Department of Veterans Affairs to its renaming as Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) "Veteran" in 1977, followed by a significant shift to private university status in 1995 under the stewardship of the Yayasan Kejuangan Panglima Besar Sudirman. The institution's story came full circle on October 6, 2014, when UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta proudly returned to its roots as a state university under the Ministry of Education and Culture, with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono himself presiding over this momentous milestone in the university's evolutionary journey.